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Homeless Services

With the goal of transitioning to permanent housing, Catholic Charities of Oregon gives those living outside the resources and support they need to build lasting stability and self-sufficiency.

Empowering our unsheltered neighbors with comprehensive care

We give those in need the tools they need for self-sufficiency



We are one of few agencies helping self-identified women experiencing homelessness, many of whom are escaping domestic violence. Our goal is to assist people to recover from the trauma of being homeless and help them become stably housed.

Our Homeless Services team removes barriers to finding permanent housing and wraps clients in a suite of supportive services as they work to re-establish their stability and independence. We offer case management, employment assistance, housing, drop-in services, community outreach, and more. Through our Kenton Women’s Village, Housing Transitions Program, and Street Outreach team, we give those experiencing houselessness the comprehensive support and resources they need to move forward and thrive.

Explore our programs by clicking the tiles below.


Housing Transitions

The Housing Transitions Program (HTP) is a relationship-centered program that operates on the best practice Housing First model. We assist in removing barriers to permanent housing and provide housing services to self-identified women experiencing homelessness, who are at least 25 years old, and do not have any children in their care.

Kenton Women's Village

Kenton Women’s Village is a creative and collaborative project, offering a new approach for addressing houselessness at a small scale. The villagers are empowered, have a sense of purpose, and take daily steps toward permanent housing.
Articles

What it means to welcome the stranger

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
A familiar teaching took on renewed meaning at this month’s Catholic Charities USA gathering. As Catholic Charities of Oregon prepares to resume refugee resettlement, CEO Kaleen Deatherage reflects on the responsibilities of welcome and the possibilities it creates for our communities.

Learning to Listen at Kenton Women's Village

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
Through a partnership with Catholic Charities of Oregon, Concordia University nursing students are learning how trust, creativity and connection can support health. At Kenton Women’s Village, participants are helping shape those lessons, showing future nurses what compassionate care looks like in everyday interactions.

A Little Breathing Room in the Grocery Budget

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
For an older adult, stretching her Social Security income and a working mother raising two young children, Catholic Charities of Oregon’s pop-up food pantry Wednesday, Oct. 21, offered some breathing room. Their stories show what food insecurity looks like in everyday life and why accessible food assistance matters.

Voices of Hope

Posted By | Catholic Charities Communications
From navigating childhood challenges to building a career dedicated to helping others, Jessica Guzman’s journey is one of resilience, determination and opportunity. With guidance from Catholic Charities of Oregon on her DACA application at age 17, Jessica began opening doors to a future she hadn’t yet imagined. Today, she’s using her experience, compassion and leadership…