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Timbers, T2, Thorns FC Team up with Local Partners to Present Fifth-Annual Stand Together Week June

May 13, 2016 - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Portland Thorns FC News Release


PORTLAND, Ore. - With the help of local community partners and the city of Portland, the Portland Timbers, T2 and Portland Thorns FC will present their fifth-annual Stand Together Week from June 6-12. The comprehensive, week-long community initiative supports dozens of nonprofit projects and volunteer opportunities across the city.

On June 1, the city of Portland officially will proclaim June 6-12 as Portland Timbers Stand Together Week, while the state of Oregon also will issue an official proclamation on a date to be determined.

Stand Together Week, with the help of Hands On Greater Portland, will consist of upwards of 32 volunteer projects, benefitting more than 27 organizations focused on youth and the environment across the Portland metro area. Fans are invited to volunteer and team up with mascot Timber Joey, select Timbers, T2 and Thorns FC players and club staff on the various projects.

Supported by Presenting Partners adidas, Alaska Airlines, Coca-Cola, Daimler Trucks North America, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, KPTV FOX 12, Providence Health Plan, Simple, and University of Portland, Stand Together Week kicks off Monday, June 6, helping The Children's Book Bank support literacy in the community by cleaning and mending gently-used books from the Book Harvest. Each project will engage fans and community members and have a meaningful impact on the community. The volunteer opportunities affiliated with Stand Together Week, named after the Timbers' community outreach platform, Stand Together, range from outdoor park/garden maintenance to construction projects and assisting in special youth and community initiatives. A complete schedule of activities and events is listed below.

Since 2012, Stand Together Week participants have donated 10,375 hours of service at more than 131 events benefitting youth and the environment in the greater-Portland area. Nonprofits served include Playworks, Zenger Farm, Boys & Girls Club, Active Children Portland, Children's Book Bank and the Community Cycling Center, among many others.

To sign up as a volunteer for one of the Stand Together Week projects or for more information on the overall initiative, please visit www.timbers.com/standtogetherweek.

2016 Stand Together Week Schedule (subject to change)

Monday, June 6

1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Children's Book Bank - Book Harvest

Support literacy by mending, cleaning and organizing the 25,000 gently used books collected during Children's Book Harvest this fall

1:30-4:30 p.m.

Timber Jim's Garden

Assist Timber Jim with his community garden project

2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Sunshine Division

Sorting donated food and clothes and stocking shelves in the pantry

2 p.m.-5 p.m.

Community Cycling Center

Clean bikes for kids in preparation for the Holiday Bike Drive

6-8 p.m.

Oregon Food Bank

Repacking and sorting through donated food to be distributed to a network of hunger relief agencies

Tuesday, June 7

12 noon-3 p.m.

Latino Network

Assist youths with sprucing up learning and community garden in schools

12 noon p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Playworks

Help set up and lead activity stations for students during Vestal Elementary School's Field Day

1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Friends of Zenger Farm

Work alongside farmers to weed and prepare the fields

1 p.m.-4 p.m.

OHDC Supa Fresh Youth Farm

Assist with amending the soil in garden beds and planting vegetables and flowers

5 p.m.-7 p.m.

4 Worlds United Soccer Alliance

Interact with the soccer players and help 4WU coaches with field set up

Wednesday, June 8

1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Children's Book Bank

Help beautify community donated books

1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity Willamette West

Help with house renovations, including painting, building walls and framing

1:30 p.m.-4 p.m.

Willamette Riverkeeper

Help remove trash along the beaches of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers

1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Boys & Girls Club, AC Portland, OPI

Participate in a variety of fun activities to benefit the children of the Boys & Girls Club

3 p.m.-5 p.m.

Open School

Beautify school interior and exterior spaces

5 p.m.-7 p.m.

4 Worlds United Soccer Alliance

Interact with soccer players and help 4WU coaches with field set up

Thursday, June 9

12:45 p.m.-3 p.m.

Playworks

Organize and play games with elementary students

1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Oregon Food Bank

Repacking and sorting through donated food to be distributed to a network of hunger-relief agencies

1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

Help resurface portions of the soft surface trails in the park

1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Friends of Trees

Assist with mulching native trees and shrubs

1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity Willamette West

Help with house renovations, including painting, building walls and framing

1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Gilbert Park SUN School

Assist with educational and enrichment programs for students

4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Living Cully/Hacienda CDC

Create a fun space for children in the outdoor area at Living Cully plaza

Friday, June 10

1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Portland Community Gardens

Work with garden managers to clear pathways and beautify common areas

1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Outgrowing Hunger

Planting vegetables and native plants, weeding and improving school garden beds

1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Oregon Food Bank

Repacking and sorting through donated food to be distributed to a network of hunger-relief agencies

1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Hillsboro Public Library

Help share the love of reading with youngsters

2 p.m.-5 p.m.

ReBuilding Center

Assist with pulling nails from lumber and labeling various qualities of lumber

2 p.m.-5 p.m.

Children's Book Bank

Help beautify community donated books

3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization

Help plant, rebuild and revitalize the school garden

Saturday, June 11

2 p.m.-5 p.m.

SOLVE

Help restore Carter Creek by removing invasive weeds

Sunday, June 12

2 p.m.-5 p.m.

Harper's Playground

Assist with playground and park maintenance

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