WeShine: Welcoming, Empowering, Safe Habitation Initiative with Neighborhood Engagement

Mission Statement:

WeShine designs, builds, and operates neighborhood-based micro-villages that provide safe transitional shelter and services, where Portland’s vulnerable unsheltered adults can live as they prepare to become successful tenants in permanent affordable housing. 

Vision Statement:

Unhoused Portland area residents can choose among a network of many alternative shelter programs, of different styles and flavors, and then successfully transition from shelter into permanent housing.

WeShine serves as a catalyst and supporter for the development of alternative shelters.