Cold Weather Help For Homeless In Portland And Multnomah County
PORTLAND, Ore–We could be in for nearly two weeks of bitter cold conditions in the Portland metro area. That could mean life or death for people living on the streets . The Joint Office Of Homeless Services has outreach staff working on severe weather shelters year round. Outreach workers have made the rounds this week passing out 15 degree weather sleeping bags, hats hoodies, blankets, gloves and more to those who have no intention of moving indoors to shelters. Outreach workers will be working the streets through the Christmas holiday weekend.
Cash donations are needed to keep supplies available. Volunteers are what make the severe weather shelters work. There’s donation and how to volunteer information at https://www.211info.org/contact click on the donate tab. Details on what’s required to volunteer https://www.multco.us/care-when-its-cold
WINTER SHELTERS
Walnut Park Winter Shelter
5411 NE Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Portland 97211
Intake: Shelter operates on a reservation basis, there will be no lining up outside the shelter. To make a reservation, visit the Transition Projects Resource Center at 650 NW Irving, Portland (8am-4pm daily)
Hours: Shelter: 4:30 PM-7:30 AM November 1, 2021-March 31, 2022
Serves: Individuals age 18 and older. Pets allowed.
Central Church of Nazarene Winter Shelter (Run by Union Gospel Mission)
9715 SE Powell Boulevard, Portland 97266
Intake: Walk in. Beds are held for existing guests, open beds are offered as they become available.
Hours: 9pm-6am, 7 days per week, November 1, 2021-March 31, 2022
Serves: Individuals age 18 and older. Service animals allowed.
Downtown Winter Shelter at the Greyhound Station
550 NW 6th Avenue, Portland 97209
Intake: Call 503-358-0519 to access shelter. Shelter operates on a reservation basis, there will be no lining up outside the shelter.
Hours: Shelter and intake phone line 24/7
Serves: Adults age 18 and older. Pets allowed.
Arbor Lodge Winter Shelter
7440 N Denver Avenue (Old Rite Aid Building), Portland 97217
Intake: Call 503-793-9001 to access shelter. Shelter operates on a reservation basis, there will be no lining up outside the shelter.
Hours: Intakes: 10am-6pm, 7 days per week. Shelter: 24/7
Serves: Adults age 18 and older. Pets allowed.
