Your Support Builds Hope and Homes
Every donation helps WeShine create safe, welcoming micro-villages where Portland’s unhoused adults can heal, rebuild confidence, and transition to permanent housing. Together, we’re turning compassion into lasting community change.
Thank You for Joining Us at the Movies!
Thank you to everyone who came out on August 29 for our benefit screening of But I’m a Cheerleader, and to everyone who bought a ticket, paid one forward, or made a donation. We’re also grateful to the historic Hollywood Theatre for generously hosting us, and to the villagers and staff who joined us for the afternoon.
Your support helps keep our micro-villages safe and welcoming places where Portland’s unhoused neighbors can rest, heal, and take their next steps. We hope to see you at the next one!
Together, We Shine
Mission
WeShine designs, builds, and operates neighborhood-based micro-villages that provide safe, transitional shelter with wrap-around services for Portland’s underserved, unsheltered adults as they prepare to become successful tenants in permanent, affordable housing.
WeShine stands for Welcoming, Empowering, Safe Habitation Initiative with Neighborhood Engagement.
Our vision is to create a network of micro-villages based on this model, and provide unhoused adults with a path to permanent housing.
Bottom Line for Portland
Our model is rooted in the value of community, which restores self-esteem and heals the trauma that results from life on the streets. Guests experience peer support and are connected with services. This supportive service model leads to success that is nearly impossible when living outside.
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“I don’t even really feel like we are in a shelter anymore. I feel like more of a community. I did not know how important that was until I saw the other side of it”. N (WeShine Villager)
“I don’t even really feel like we are in a shelter anymore. I feel like more of a community. I did not know how important that was until I saw the other side of it”. N (WeShine Villager)
Support WeShine!
Just because the giving season is over doesn’t mean the giving has to end. Your support year-round helps keep our work moving—welcoming new neighbors, meeting urgent needs, and building pathways to long-term stability. If you’re able, please consider making a gift today or becoming a monthly donor so we can continue this work together.
How to Give:
01
Make a One-Time Gift That Changes Lives
Today, we invite you to make a donation and become a part of this transformative story. Together, we can overcome the systemic barriers to housing that limit our community’s potential.
02
Become a Sustaining Donor
Recurring gifts provide reliable funding that helps WeShine grow, maintain, and improve the micro-village communities we serve.
03
Mail a Check to Support Our Micro-Villages
If mailing your gift feels most comfortable, your contribution will still make a powerful difference in supporting WeShine’s mission.
WeShine Anthem 2025
How much would you like to donate today?
Donations
You can make a difference
At WeShine, we believe that everyone in our community deserves access to a place to call home and the opportunity to write their own unique and powerful story.
Today, we invite you to make a donation and become a part of this transformative story. Together, we can overcome the systemic barriers to housing that limit our community’s potential.
There are many ways to support WeShine:
- Make a one-time donation
- Mail a check
- Become a Monthly Sustainer
- Through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
- Contribute from an IRA (Required Minimum Distribution)
Please make your check payable to WeShine Initiative Inc. and mail it to:
WeShine Initiative Inc.
3439 NE Sandy Blvd #525,
Portland, OR 97232
Support WeShine
Our model is rooted in the value of community, which restores self-esteem and heals the trauma that results from life on the streets. Guests experience peer support and are connected with services. This supportive service model leads to success that is nearly impossible when living outside.
Our vision is to create a network of micro-villages based on this model, and provide unhoused adults with a path to permanent housing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. WeShine is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all donations made through our website or through Give!Guide are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law. After donating, you’ll receive an emailed receipt you can use for your tax records.
How do I know my donation is being used responsibly?
WeShine is committed to transparency and responsible stewardship of every dollar. Donations directly support micro-village operations, Villager services, basic needs, and essential supplies. We regularly share updates, financial reporting, and impact summaries so you can clearly see the difference your gift is making.
Is it safe to donate online?
Yes. Our donation platforms, including Give!Guide, use secure, encrypted payment processing to protect your personal and financial information.
Can I donate by check instead of online?
Absolutely. Many supporters prefer to give by mail, and WeShine welcomes check donations. Mailing a check is a secure option, and it ensures your full contribution goes directly to supporting our micro-villages. Instructions for mailing a check are provided in the “Donations” section.
We adore our awesome pals and loyal supporters at @dreamhousepdx Go check out this cozy neighborhood establishment and order a Spicy Marg for us or get some yummy grub and enjoy the vibes!
We have huge love and appreciation for our non profit friends @recycled.living
Check out recycledliving.org/events to sign up!
Actual link to RSVP in our Bio!
We will feed you! It will be fun!
#volunteer #community #workingtogether #unhousedneighbors
We are excited to partner with our non profit friends at Portland Chamber Music for a free concert at @parkrosecommunityucc Come hear this fabulous ensemble and hear a presentation about WeShine!
Doors open at 6:30pm!
Timberrrrrrrrrrrr! It’s that magical time of year again. Just one month away to fabulous giving! We have awesome incentives and prizes again this year and @giveguide has some exciting new Big Give Days! Stay tuned for more! It’s gonna be awesome.
#portlandtimbers #timberjoey #willametteweekgiveguide #weshinepdx #unhousedneighbors
Come support our dear ones at Avalon Village this weekend! They are raising money to support move out supplies! Show your love for your unhoused neighbors who are striving to get into permanent housing!
Want to support this fundraiser but can’t make it SE PDX this weekend?!?! Check our link in bio to donate specifically to Avalon this weekend!
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#carwash #fundraiser #pdx #unhousedneighbors #community
Happy FALL equinox from all of us at WeShine! September happens to be both #nationalrecoverymonth AND #suicidepreventionawarenessmonth These are both very important awareness campaigns for our unhoused neighbors. We encourage folks to reach out and support community services in our area and to write down the number for the #suicidehotline at 988 and the number for substance abuse recovery help: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
#unhousedneighbors #homelessservices
Guys! We are having a car wash! Next Saturday and Sunday September 26th and 27th from noon - 3:30pm! Come support our beautiful Avalon Village! @handpdx @weshinepdx !!
#carwash #unhousedneighbors #fundraiser #community #weshinepdx
During Hispanic Heritage Month, WeShine celebrates the Hispanic and Latino members of our community!
#hispanicheritagemonth #oregon #community #celebration #weshinepdx
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Mailing address
WeShine
3439 NE Sandy Blvd #525,
Portland, OR 97232