The Loft

A Place for the Whole Family

The Loft is a free, year-round resource center for families impacted by childhood and adolescent cancer. Families can join drop-in hours, relax in the parent-only lounge, connect in our intentional community spaces, and access our behavioral health services - all free of charge.

Located within 12 minutes of both major children’s hospitals, The Loft facilitates hope, joy, and connection - so kids can be kids again and families can heal together.

Families and staff in The Loft's ground-floor living room, framed by Ukandu's hand-drawn figures, ribbon and heart

Visit The Loft

You are welcome here - who you are, how you are. Join us for drop-in hours or one of our dedicated programs. We hope to see you soon!

Address
3015 SW 1st Ave
Portland, Oregon 97201
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Hours
Wednesday & Thursday12:00 PM - 8:00 PMSaturday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Upcoming Programs

See what is coming up at The Loft and across Ukandu programs.

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Volunteer at The Loft

The Loft is more than a building - it’s a place where families can exhale, connect, and find joy in the midst of a challenging journey.

But like every Ukandu program, it can only come to life through the compassion and dedication of our volunteers. From the moment a family walks through the door, it’s our volunteers who make them feel welcome, who listen, laugh, and create space for community.

Two volunteers surrounded by colorful Ukandu illustrations

About The Loft

The Loft is a 22,000-square-foot community space for families battling childhood cancer. With daily drop-in hours, intentional community spaces, and behavioral health services, there is something for every member of the family from the moment of diagnosis through treatment and well beyond.

The Loft includes a parent-only lounge, teen room, two-story rock wall, sports simulator bay, modular obstacle course, multimedia room, arts-and-crafts room, and more. Drop in between appointments, after school, or whenever you need an extra dose of hope, joy, and connection.