A home for everyone in East
Multnomah County

Providing education and resources to help East Multnomah residents secure permanent housing.

Thousands face homelessness. We guide our neighbors toward long-term housing solutions.

We support people who are unhoused or facing eviction in East Multnomah County, particularly immigrants and survivors of abuse. We offer low-barrier housing and invest in community well-being through local partnerships.

Our Programs

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Transitional
Housing

We manage a 65-unit apartment complex for vulnerable groups and offer culturally specific food through local farmer partnerships.

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Support
Services

We offer comprehensive support, including financial literacy and job search, to those seeking housing.

Everyone has different challenges, so everyone receives unique solutions!

Collaboration & Advocacy

We host multi-sector meetings to strategize and enact systemic housing changes in our community.

About Us

In response to the urgent homelessness crisis affecting over 18,000 individuals in Oregon, Portland, and East Multnomah County, East County Housing was established in 2021.

We are deeply moved by the harmful effects of homelessness on the physical bodies and minds of our neighbors, particularly those in the Rockwood community. Because of this, we are dedicated to making safe, affordable, and economical housing more available throughout the region.

We understand that helping people find stable housing does more than just provide a roof over people’s heads—it lays the groundwork for healthier, happier, more fulfilling family lives. It means families have a private place to gather, away from the public spaces of the streets or shelters. It means kids have safe places to invite friends and participate in community events.

Our work goes beyond short-term fixes. We are dedicated to creating a lasting change through permanent housing, breaking the cycle of instability. Our goal is clear: we want to ensure that every person from Rockwood and other vulnerable communities has a safe, permanent home. And we are committed to helping these families succeed in all areas of life.

Our Values

We are holistic

We are holistic

We don’t simply place people in shelters; we set them on a path to permanent housing.

We are equitable

We are equitable

We don’t simply place people in shelters; we set them on a path to permanent housing.

We are not a one-size-fits-all model 

We are not a one-size-fits-all model 

Everyone has different challenges, so everyone receives unique solutions!

We are transparent

We are transparent

Our finances, service model, and operations are available for anyone to view and share, and we are open to suggestions for improvements.

We are professional & sustainable

We are professional & sustainable

We are moving away from grassroots volunteer-driven efforts towards a more professional and sustainable model.

Join us in our vision of a community where everyone has safe and stable housing.

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