Opened in late July, the Banfield Shelter Motel is a temporary, motel-based shelter for up to 60 medically vulnerable adults offering individual rooms for those experiencing homelessness who are most likely to be severely impacted by COVID-19. The program provides services to help support guests in regaining stability, connecting to essential support services, and accessing stable and permanent housing. Funded by the Joint Office of Homeless Services, this shelter is an intentional, strategic component of A Home for Everyone – a community-wide effort to house Multnomah County residents experiencing homelessness.
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Over the last few months, we've welcomed four new Board Members. Each brings a unique set of skills and expertise, from photography to health advocacy and land-use planning, this group represents a wealth of talents and diverse perspectives. We're excited that they've joined our board and team! Learn more about John, Jennifer, Carter and Jon here.
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Pets are part of our family and we take great care to make sure they have all that they need. This is no different for folks experiencing homelessness. We allow pets in all of our shelters, eliminating barriers for people seeking support and providing them a welcoming space.
We caught up with our pet of the month, Herbert, and his owner Alexis to talk about her experience having a pet in shelter. “Before I received shelter, I had my cats in my van and was always worried about the heat and my car being towed. Now, I’m sure they’re safe and comfortable. Having my pets here means a lot to me and allows me to feel more settled as I move on in my life.”
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We put out a call for mask donations and the Portland Garment Factory (PGF) answered in a big way! They launched a 1,000 mask challenge and created home-sewing kits for community members to complete and return. All kits were picked up within days of the announcement, illustrating the outpouring of support from our community. "Mask wearing is a social justice issue, and we're passionate about doing our part to keep people safe, especially those in vulnerable communities," says Britt Howard, PGF's founder, "With our mask challenge, PGF is proud to support Transition Projects and the incredible work they do to serve our unhoused neighbors in Portland."
We're so grateful for PGF's support. While their home-sewing kits are already allocated, you can still contribute from home by pledging to make masks for our staff and participants.
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Our 2019 Annual Report looks back at our 50th year as an agency and showcases our amazing community of donors and supporters. Please have a look.
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