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.
Housing Transitions
Non-parenting women who are at least 25 years old and experiencing homelessness are an underserved population with relatively few services available to them. Often, women with children in their care receive housing priority.
The estimated number number of individuals experiencing homelessness in Multnomah County rose from around 11,000 in January 2024 to nearly 14,864 in February 2025, a roughly 35% increase. Women and gender minorities now comprise about 34% of the homeless population, suggesting that the number of single women living unsheltered has notably grown.
In partnership with other programs in the area, our Housing Transitions Program is able to offer drop-in services, and housing assistance.
Drop-In Services
The Housing Transitions Program is a warm, welcoming place for self-identified women who are experiencing homelessness and offers community-building for those who have achieved housing.
Drop-in is open Monday through Friday between 10 am and 1 pm. Women may access drop-in services without an intake.
Up to three people at a time in the space. Masks are not required unless someone is showing signs of illness. There is a rotation based on the service desired.
Drop-in services include…
- A supportive community for self-identified women (well-mannered pets are welcome)
- Showers by signup
- Washer & dryer
- Phone & computer by signup
- Information & referrals
- Mailing address
- Monthly activities
- Lunch every day drop-in is open
- A monthly calendar of social and craft activities
We are located at Catholic Charities of Oregon on 2740 SE Powell Boulevard, Suite 6, on the #9 bus line. The entrance is in the back of the building on the lower level of Clark Family Center.
Housing Services
The Housing Transitions Program operates on the Housing First model that prioritizes finding permanent housing as quickly as possible, providing supportive services as needed. This approach is based on the premise that individuals are better able to address other issues in their lives once they have a reliable place to stay.
The ultimate goal of the program is for women to recover from homelessness and become fully participating members of their communities.
To this end, landlord relationships are an important part of our work. When a landlord is willing to accept a client who has barriers to housing, Housing Transitions offers ongoing support to those landlords and encourages them to contact us for assistance in resolving any issues.
Housing services assists with…
- Advocacy
- Addressing barriers to housing
- Securing permanent housing
- Applying for subsidized housing
- Rental appeals
- Rental applications
- Move-in assistance provided to qualified participants when funds are available
- Housing case management & retention
Housing Retention
While there are a variety of circumstances affecting the ability of individuals to keep their housing, the primary factors are having the income to pay the rent, understanding and abiding by the terms of the lease, and being able to live in peace with neighbors.
We place women in housing they can afford on their own and help them move in. Case managers work with their clients to explain the importance of following reasonable expectations by property management, being good neighbors, and complaining constructively if there is an issue that needs to be resolved.
Outreach and Engagement
Outreach and engagement offers a connection to housing and support services to people experiencing homelessness. Building strong relationships between outreach workers and people living outside is essential to addressing barriers to housing.
Our outreach team visits neighborhoods, business areas, and green spaces to meet folks who are sleeping outside, in their cars, or in shelters. The outreach team provides immediate resources in the form of water bottles, hygiene supplies, weather appropriate gear, and clothing. They also seek to connect self-identified women with drop-in and housing services through HTP and in partnership with other local agencies who provide housing and support services.
Housing Transitions
In-Kind Needs
Hygiene kits may be delivered to Housing Transitions Program, on the south side of the building (2740 SE Powell Blvd) Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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We need the following items:
- T-shirts New or gently worn
- Sweatshirts New or gently worn
- Yoga pants New or gently worn
- Coats New or gently worn
- Coats New or gently worn
- Umbrellas
- Underwear (new only)
- Batteries
- Hand warmers
- Gloves
- Socks
- Tents
- Sleeping bags
We are not accepting the following items at this time:
- Clothing (other than items listed above)
- Dishes
- Housewares
- Furniture
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