The goal of WeShine is to develop and operate welcoming, safe, and empowering transitional micro-villages in Portland neighborhoods for some of the most vulnerable individuals among our houseless population.
We seek to establish partnerships with property owners and neighborhoods, faith-based communities, local non-profits and businesses to create supportive temporary micro-villages that can be replicated throughout the metro area.
Help Us Reduce Homelessness
There are a number of ways to help WeShine with our mission to create micro-villages to alleviate homelessness. Click on any of the links below to help. Thank you!!! Together we will make a difference.
New micro-village expected to open by early spring in NE Portland
See story here: https://katu.com/news/local/new-micro-village-expected-to-open-by-early-spring-in-se-portland PORTLAND, Ore. — A new micro-village to help house people experiencing homelessness is expected to open in Northeast Portland in March. We Shine PDX said the village is hoping to serve about 10 to 12 people
Group hopes to bring micro-villages for homeless to all Portland neighborhoods
Watch the Video on KATU News Story PORTLAND, Ore. — Homeless villages in every Portland neighborhood; sounds like something that would never fly, right? But wait until you hear the pitch. The idea is winning people over, but the non-profit behind
WeShine Pod Builder Info Meeting Notes Jan 4, 2022
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WeShine Prototype Pod and Village
These are the current (as of November 2021) WeShine prototype pod and village designs – designed by architect Francis McBride. These designs are evolving as
Profiles
Profiles of people in the WeShine community
Meet Jenn Coon, Peer Support Specialist, Blanchet House, WeShine board member
