WeShine designs, builds, and operates neighborhood-based micro-villages that provide safe, transitional shelter and services where Portland’s vulnerable, unsheltered adults can live as they prepare to become successful tenants in permanent, affordable housing.
In the two years after she lost everything, a convenience store was Tasha Garcia’s kitchen, a storage unit was her living room, and a tent pitched near Northeast 82nd Avenue and Sandy Boulevard was her bedroom.Help Us Meet Our Funding Goal
Interested in becoming a village resident? Click the button below to download the application or email your name and contact information to info@weshinepdx.org.
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.
Parkrose Community Village Has Officially Opened!
Parkrose Community Village Has Officially Opened! The volunteer team has completed all the sleeping pods, and a temporary community kitchen and gathering space have been set up. With the power turned on, Phase I of the village is now complete!
Our Village is Going Up, and We Want You to be A Part of It!
Through the rainy weather, our crew of volunteers was able to build 4 sleeping pods this past weekend! We have 7 pods to go, plus painting the interior and installing the floor and doors. We hope you can join us
First Pod Goes up at Parkrose Village!
We are excited to announce that construction on the Parkrose Village is underway. Last Sunday, June 12th, we completed putting together our first pod! We are so grateful to Parkrose Community United Church of Christ and the surrounding neighborhoods for
WeShine micro-village bridges gaps between the streets and affordable housing: Season of Sharing 2022
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2022/11/weshine-micro-village-bridges-gaps-between-the-streets-and-affordable-housing-season-of-sharing-2022.html By Zane Sparling | The Oregonian/OregonLive In the two years after she lost everything, a convenience store was Tasha
One solution to homelessness? WeShine’s shelter of tiny homes
https://pamplinmedia.com/pt/9-news/560880-449132-one-solution-to-homelessness-weshines-shelter-of-tiny-homes Joseph Gallivan October 20 2022 A look inside Portland’s tiny home villages, where the unhoused
Overview of WeShine’s Parkrose Community Village 6/30/2022
Overview of WeShine’s Parkrose Community Village 6/30/2022 Parkrose Community Village (PCV) is WeShine’s first micro-village. Micro villages are “transitional shelters”, designed to provide safety, privacy,
WeShine Service Delivery Model
06292022 Service Delivery and Staffing Model WeShine Service Delivery Model Download PDF
Solving Unsheltered Homelessness in Portland
Solving Unsheltered Homelessness in Portland Report Solving Unsheltered Homelessness in Portland Download PDF
WeShine Business Plan, Calendar Year 2022
2022 WeShine Business Plan Updated May 2022 WeShine Business Plan, Calendar Year 2022 Download PDF
Profiles
Profiles of people in the WeShine community
Meet Jenn Coon, Peer Support Specialist, Blanchet House, WeShine board member
