Homeless &
Houseless Care

Because People Matter exists to develop, demonstrate and sustain love and generosity lived out in the world within groups and individuals. They work to create relational environments that provide and deliver Mobilization, Relief, and Development. Through Night Strike, they provide space under the Burnside Bridge for folks in the houseless community to hang out, enjoy a hot meal, receive a free haircut or shave, have their feet washed, and have their old shoes/clothes/sleeping bags replaced.Opportunities: Serve with Night Strike

Availability: Community Groups, Small Groups, Individuals, & Kids*

Community of Hope builds on the inherent strengths of families to provide holistic, trauma-informed care. Hope House, a transitional housing service located in North Portland, hosts eight families at a time providing individual bedrooms and communal spaces for day-to-day life together. Residents are encouraged to take the time necessary to begin making critical changes for themselves and their families. Opportunities: Make & Enjoy a Monthly Meal with the Families at Hope House, Partner on Projects at Hope House

Availability: Community Groups, Small Groups, Individuals, & Kids

City Team serves houseless + homeless folks in the city of Portland, their goal is to restore lives and rebuild communities through innovative programs which provide food, shelter, clothing, training, and spiritual transformation. Opportunities: Become a Mentor, Front Desk Support and Hospitality, Prepare & Serve Nightly Meals.

Availability: Community Groups, Small Groups, Individuals, & Kids

Portland Rescue Mission provides shelter, meals and personal services, Christian discipleship, life skills training and addiction recovery for people of Portland & has been serving our city since 1949. They currently have three locations: The Mission on Burnside, Shepherd’s Door their addictions recovery live in program for women, The Harbor their addictions recovery live in program for men. Opportunities: Help Re-launch Dinner Service with The Mission, Serve Meals & Mentor with The Harbor or Shepherd’s Door.

Availability: Community Groups, Small Groups, Individuals, & Kids

Put together a number of sack lunches containing prepackaged food items for those experiencing houselessness. Then, adopt a few block radius that you will return to each month, distributing the meals and getting to know those to whom you’re giving them.

Availability: Community Groups, Small Groups, Individuals, & Kids

Put together a number of care kits containing items that would best serve those experiencing houselessness. These kits could be themed around pet care, personal hygiene, cold weather preparation, etc. Then, adopt a few block radius that you will return to each month, distributing the meals and getting to know those to whom you’re giving them.

Availability: Community Groups, Small Groups, Individuals, & Kids

Find a low/no income housing complex/unit in your part of the city and commit to visiting and hosting a meal or celebration there each month in order to build relationships with the residents there. (e.g. Friendsgiving, Holiday Party, New Year’s Event, Birthday Celebrations, etc.)

Availability: Community Groups, Small Groups, Individuals, & Kids