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.
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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.
We are pleased to announce that WeShine is now an approved provider for Tri-County Supportive Housing Services
We are pleased to announce that WeShine is now an approved provider for Tri-County Supportive Housing Services, and we are beginning negotiations on a contract for development and operation of our villages! While there is still much to do, we
It takes a village; that’s why we’re building one!
It takes a village; that’s why we’re building one! We’re raising money to benefit the non-profit WeShine (Welcoming, Empowering, Safe Habitation Initiative with Neighborhood Engagement). Our first village will be built and operated in partnership with the Parkrose Community United Church of
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
