Portland Resources for the Homeless

Resources for the Homeless

Everyday, thousands of individuals wake up on the streets of Portland without a home. The lucky ones found a shelter and maybe a bed, but they still worry everyday whether or not they'll have one the next night. Those with animals may be turned away from a cot, forced to choose between a bed and a dear pet on a cold night. I have taken the time to list resources for those that may need assistance. Below, you will find a list of shelters that allow pets, along with their address and contact information, and their hours and reservation policy. Further down you will find reputable non-profits and charities that may be able to help, with descriptions on what they aim to do.

Pet Friendly Shelters:

Walnut Park Shelter - 5411 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. at NE Killingsworth, Portland - 503.488.7762

Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Reservation Required: Yes

The Willamette Center - 5120 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland, Oregon 97202 - 503.488.7750

Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Reservation Required: Yes

Columbia Shelter - 421 SW 5th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97204 - 503.280.4700

Hours: 7pm to 6:30am

Reservation Required: Yes

Wy'east Shelter - 1415 SE 122nd Ave., Portland, Oregon 97233 - 503.488.7766

Hours: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Reservation Required: Yes

Highly Rated Non-Profits:

Sisters of the Road - Website Found Here

Sisters of the Road is a charity to support low-income and homeless individuals through charitable and educational programs, which includes affordable and healthy meals. They encourage authentic relationship building and help to alleviate hunger on the streets. 

Street Roots - Website Found Here

Street Roots is a nonprofit media organization based in Portland Oregon. They aim to allow an income for all homeless individuals, by allowing them to sell their newspaper Street Roots. They hire those who find trouble finding work, and use the profits of the paper to support them with an income.

Transition Projects - Website Found Here

Transition Projects specializes in getting the homeless into housing. With 10 unique locations to support those in need, they provide overnight shelters, gender specific shelters, pet friendly shelters, short term housing, and help those involved find permanent housing. 

Outside In - Website Found Here

Outside In looks to support youth and marginalized people experiencing homelessness through a variety of means. They offer health services, counseling, meals, education, and employment opportunities.