LET’S END
HOMeLESSNESS
Our vision is to ensure all people in Washington County have a stable place to call home.
– What We DO –
Our Programs
Project Homeless Connect Washington County operates a street outreach team, an access center, year-round non-congregate shelters, inclement weather shelters, various housing programs, and collaborative one day resource events.
One-Day Events
One-stop-shop events that provide extensive, critical services such as dental care, haircuts, and addiction recovery connections. These events happen tri-annually in Hillsboro, Beaverton, and Tigard.
Outreach
Our street outreach team engages with people living in unsheltered locations, addresses their immediate needs, and builds trust to help propel them toward stability.
Access Center
A place of refuge; where people can take showers, do laundry, receive meals, and connect to resources. It is the home base for all of our programs.
Shelter
We operate two types of shelters: 1) year-round motel model shelters, and 2) ad hoc congregate shelters during inclement weather.
Housing
We offer short-, medium-, and long-term housing assistance programs with one-on-one case management.
– Project Homeless Connect –
Our Mission
Project Homeless Connect empowers individuals experiencing houselessness by meeting them where they are and walking with them on their unique journeys toward stability and self-reliance.
SAVED MY LIFE
Amanda (case manager) smiled at me and looked me in the eye; she treated me like a human being, not like an animal on the street. She saved my life. She helped me get into housing after years of struggling. I get to call this my home. I am happy here. I’m safe.
REUNITED MY FAMILY
Thank you for everything you do here at the access center. If it was not for you all, I wouldn’t have been able to get my life together. Because of your support, I was able to secure an amazing job. I am able to be in my children’s lives again. I have a home and can be a functioning part of society. The access center will always be a home away from home for me.
IMPROVED MY HEALTH
I became homeless after a traumatic brain injury and was hit by a car while living outside. Since then, Project Homeless Connect helped me get into shelter and then housing. My injuries have been healing. I’m cooking real food and getting good rest. It’s tremendous!
Our Values
Community
Homelessness affects the entire community and therefore should be addressed in a collaborative, problem-solving manner.
Hope
There is nobody who is beyond help; we build trusting relationships so that when people are ready to receive help, they know we are there.
Compassion
Every human being has worth; we treat others with love and respect, no matter what.
Empowerment
All aspects of our programs use an equity lens to uplift and elevate those we serve.
Get to Know Us
In 2006, Kim Marshall began replicating the One Day Event model after seeing the needs of houseless community members. After establishing 501c3 status in 2019, we expanded our efforts, building a multi-pronged approach to address houselessness in Washington County.
Join Us
Volunteer
Donate your time and volunteer with us! We have several available volunteer opportunities ready to be filled.
Host a Drive
Facilitate a donation drive. Accepted items include gently used or new clothing, hygiene items, and store-bought food.
Donate
Support us in our efforts to end homelessness and change the lives of the friends we are privileged to serve.
2023 Annual report Snapshot
271
Engaged on Outreach
1,225
Served at Access Center
108+
Provided Shelter
111
Housed
