Transition Projects

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Temperatures are expected to be exceed 90 degrees for the next several days. We will be setting up misters and providing bottles of water at our Resource Center (located at 650 NW Irving St). For a full list of resources, visit https://lnkd.in/gVAT3--N To find a place to stay cool, check out this map of libraries and parks with water features in the Portland area: https://ow.ly/IRtr50SufqN 

We are excited to receive a grant from The Starbucks Foundation. With support from The Starbucks Foundation #NeighborhoodGrants, we can continue our work helping people transition from homelessness to housing. Thank you for your support! Learn more about the Neighborhood Grants program at https://lnkd.in/gdggraka

Transition Projects condemns the Supreme Court’s ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which allows localities to arrest and fine people for living outdoors. Lower courts have ruled that this punishment violates the Constitution’s Eighth Amendment. However, today the Supreme Court ruled that people may be punished because they cannot afford a place to live. Criminalization will harm people in our community and make homelessness more difficult and expensive to solve. Read our full statement at https://lnkd.in/gdvXcS2D 

Thank you to Port of Portland CFO, Antoinette Chandler for hosting a tour of the new PDX airport terminal for Transition Projects CEO, Tony Bernal and some of our board members. The remodel is stunning and  the terminal is scheduled to be unveiled to the public on August 14. In photo from left to right: Tony Bernal, Transition Projects; Julie Cusumano, Walsh Construction Co.; Rico Bocala, USI Insurance Services; Antoinette Chandler, Port of Portland; Tim Lowndes, Convergint and incoming co-president of the board; Sherry Swackhamer, community volunteer

Summer has arrived and as the weather gets hotter, your support makes all the difference to those we serve. We're working hard to help neighbors experiencing homelessness stay cool during the summer, but Portland needs all hands on deck. If you're looking for a place to cool down or want to help spread the word, learn more at https://lnkd.in/gVAT3--N

Looking for a challenging career opportunity that delivers both personal and professional fulfillment? We're seeking bright, driven people who are passionate about social justice, equity, and supporting our community. Learn about and apply to our open positions at: TProjects.org/jobs

We are honored to receive a 2023 Community Benefit Initiative Grant from Trillium Community Health Plan. This four year grant will help to remove barriers to housing by providing legal services for our residents. Thank you, Trillium! Together, we achieve a just community in which everyone has access to a safe, affordable home.

Our Laurelwood Shelter — a low-barrier shelter in SE Portland serving female-identifying individuals and couples — is celebrating the two-year anniversary of partnership with Outside In's Mobile Medical Clinic! To date, more than 135 residents have been served during over 325 patient visits! The Outside In clinic includes services like, primary care, check-ups and physical exams, diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury, STI Testing, vaccinations, wound care, chronic disease support, reproductive health care and more. There is also language interpretation services when needed. Thank you, Outside In, for providing vital support for our community facing homelessness.

Residents at the Clark Center — a housing-focused residential program for 90 men — were thrilled to have venison sloppy joes, potato and fruit salad, and ice-cream sundaes provided by Comcast and Hunt. Fish. Feed. volunteers. “Comcast’s partnership with Transition Projects underscores our commitment to serving our communities, particularly those most vulnerable,” said Rebecca Brown, Senior Director of Community Impact for Comcast’s Pacific Northwest region. “Hunt. Fish. Feed. is special because it not only provides a meal but also fosters a sense of community and support for those experiencing houselessness. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of individuals and families in need.” Thank you Comcast for your continued partnership and support of the community we serve! Together, we can help people transition from homelessness to housing. Interested in getting involved? Learn more about our meal provider program at https://lnkd.in/dRbTisjv