Als Northwest

Als Northwest is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov, located in Portland, Oregon, with a current registration valid through February 27, 2026. The organization appears to focus on providing support services for individuals living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and their caregivers, primarily operating in Oregon and Southwest Washington. While the organization does not currently hold a federal contract vehicle, it has been actively receiving federal grant sub-awards that support volunteer-driven community assistance programs.

Als Northwest has received multiple federal grant sub-awards from organizations like Oasis Institute and the Christopher Reeve Foundation, consistently developing volunteer programs designed to support ALS patients and their families. These grant-funded initiatives center on recruiting, training, and deploying volunteers who provide critical support services such as companionship, practical assistance, and emotional support. Specific program goals have included recruiting 50-140 volunteers to perform services like helping with chores, errands, gardening, and providing friendly visitor programs. The volunteer programs aim to reduce isolation for ALS families, offer practical assistance, and create meaningful connections between volunteers and individuals impacted by ALS. Each grant sub-award has focused on expanding geographic reach, increasing volunteer recruitment and retention, and providing targeted support that addresses both the emotional and physical needs of ALS patients and their caregivers across Oregon and Southwest Washington.