A Way Back Home

The Path Home is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon that focuses on helping homeless families with children. Founded in 1992, originally known as The Portland Homeless Family Solutions, the organization operates a family shelter and provides a range of support services to help families get back on their feet.

The Path Home shelter can accommodate up to 36 families at a time and provides a safe, supportive environment for families to stay while they get back on track. The shelter offers hot meals, access to showers and laundry facilities, and a range of support services, such as housing assistance and job training.

In addition to the shelter, the Path Home also offers a range of other services to help families in need. These include a case management program that helps families access services such as medical and mental health care, as well as a school liaison program that helps children in the shelter stay on track with their education. The organization also offers a parenting program that provides support and guidance to parents, as well as a mentoring program that connects families with volunteers who can offer support and guidance.

The Path Home is dedicated to helping homeless families not just in the short term, but in the long term as well. To that end, the organization offers a range of programs designed to help families get back on their feet and become self-sufficient. These programs include job training, financial literacy training, and housing assistance.

The Path Home is funded through a combination of government grants, private donations, and fundraising efforts. The organization is always in need of support, whether it be through financial contributions or volunteers who are willing to donate their time.

The Path Home is just one of many homeless support organizations in Oregon that are working to help those in need. By providing shelter and support services, these organizations are making a real difference in the lives of homeless families and helping them get back on their feet. The work of organizations like the Path Home is vital to addressing the issue of homelessness in Oregon and ensuring that all members of our community have access to the support they need.

Link to The Path Home main page.

By: Auston Anglin