Ketcha Outdoors

You're Invited to a Community Celebration for the Portland Gear Hub's Here to Stay’ Campaign Date: October 15th, 2024 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM The Here to Stay campaign is a pivotal opportunity for the Portland Gear Hub to secure permanent ownership of our current facility at 155 Washington Ave. This 13,000 sq. ft. lot, with its specially designed space for programs, recycling, storage, and community events, is central to our work. Owning this property will safeguard us against potential lease increases and provide the stability we need to continue serving the people who rely on us most. We are excited to share that over $1.3 million has already been raised towards our goal of $1.56 million, with a deadline of December 1st, 2024. Every contribution counts as we approach this critical juncture, and we are calling on the community to help us cross the finish line. The Portland Gear Hub has made significant strides in promoting equitable access to outdoor experiences, providing affordable gear, and fostering community engagement. As the organization looks ahead, we are focusing on securing our future home and continuing to expand our impact in the Portland community. RSVP and Join Us: For more information or to RSVP, contact Laragh Kavanaugh, Executive Director. or visit our website at www.portlandgearhub.org. About Portland Gear Hub: Portland Gear Hub is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable outdoor gear, promoting sustainable transportation, and empowering individuals to enjoy the outdoors. Through educational programming, volunteer opportunities, and community events, the Hub makes outdoor adventures accessible to all, regardless of income or background.

Thank you to everyone who helped us with our golf tournament! Could not do it without you.

What’s it like at Prouts Neck Golf Course when Ketcha comes to play? A lot of camaraderie, smiles, high fives, and feelings of accomplishment. Thank you for giving kids lifelong memories! Join us next year! Thank you to Martin's Point Health Care, Ryan Petit Electrical, Gorham Savings Bank, Maine Community Bank, PATRIOT SUBARU OF SACO, INC. Kennebec Savings Bank, Perkins Thompson, Portland Pie Company, BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and Consulting, Reliable Networks, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Shipyard Brewing Company, Sopo Wine.

Don't miss the chance to participate in the Ketcha Outdoors Golf Tournament on September 17th at the Prouts Neck Country Club to show your support for Ketcha Outdoors and the Portland Gear Hub.https://https://lnkd.in/eV-4y6mF

NOW HIRING! Portland Gear Hub Volunteer Coordinator The Portland Gear Hub is hiring a full-time (40 hours/ week) Volunteer Coordinator to join our dynamic team. The Volunteer Coordinator will focus on strengthening our existing volunteer network and outreaching to new volunteers and groups. As with all members of our team, this position will also be expected to assist in customer service, donation processing, and bicycle repair. PGH employees work collaboratively together and with volunteers, and serve a diverse population of customers and program participants. This position will be based out of our retail and service location at 155 Washington Ave in Portland with regular shifts at our program space, the Gear Hub Bike School at 85 Anderson St. https://lnkd.in/eCf3Z_pP

NOW HIRING. Programs & Education Manager oversees all educational and community programming offered at the Portland Gear Hub. This includes our core earn-a-bike programs: Bikes for All Mainers and Kids Bike Parties, as well as Open Bench Time, Gender Equality Outdoors, and coordinating our Be Your Own Bike Mechanic classes. Responsibilities related to these programs include administrative tasks, program development and delivery, staff management, and bike repairs. This position works with the rest of the Gear Hub and Ketcha staff to ensure high quality and reliable programming is delivered with and to our community. 

A just transition to clean energy is vital to world health – and it’s already underway in communities across the country. 🌎 ☀ To commemorate #WorldHealthDay yesterday, we are spotlighting 3 nonprofit partners who are championing healthy living for thriving communities: 🏕️ Ketcha Outdoors is an outdoor educational youth camp based out of Scarborough, Maine. Their mission focuses on equitable access to nature, outdoor skills, and reliable gear. Camp Ketch went solar with RE-volv in 2018. 🥕👨🌾 Other Avenues Food Cooperative is a worker-owned grocery store that provides local, organic, and healthy food. Its 32 kW system will offset 1,543,400 lbs of emissions from the atmosphere. 🤝 The Mental Health Client Action Network is a peer-run community health centre focused on autonomy, education, and confronting treatment discrimination. MHCAN saves 20% on their electric bill each month with a 32 kW solar system. Read more about each nonprofits' solar journey here: https://lnkd.in/gJWzkAt

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Our Farm and Forest Director, Kailina Mills presenting at the Statewide Early Childhood Education conference on "Building Knowledge through Engagement: The Reggio Emilia Approach." 

The Inventory and Ordering Coordinator at the Portland Gear Hub is a full-time position, (32 –35 hours/ week) that reports directly to the Gear Hub Director and works closely with the entire staff. The primary responsibility of the Inventory and Ordering Coordinator is to manage and maintain our new inventory supply at the Garage and Bike School, including components for bike builds and service, as well as appropriate merchandising for the retail floor. The Gear Hub is a cooperative, fast-paced work environment requiring multi-tasking and flexibility. PGH employees work with volunteers to serve a diverse population of customers and program participants. This position will be based out of our retail location at 155 Washington Ave, Portland. Occasional shifts may include travel to the Bike School, and seasonally to our XC Ski Rental Hut in Oxford, ME.