Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Severe Weather Alert: Wednesday evening, December 30th to Monday morning, January 4th.

Severe Weather Alert

Severe Weather Notice: For the period of Wednesday evening, December 30th to Monday morning, January 4th, 2016, the National Weather Service forecasts overnight lows between 24° and 27° F, with wind chill temperatures reaching lows of 14° to 17° F.  

Anyone seeking shelter should contact 211info, reached by dialing 2-1-1. 211info will be available to identify shelter and warming center resources 24/7. Additionally, shelter information is available at www.211info.org.

Service providers who would like to update information about services they offer during Severe Weather Notices, please call Troy Hammond at (503) 504-9867.

The following warming center facilities are available:

St. Francis Dining Hall
330 SE 11th Avenue, Portland 97214
Dates: Wednesday, December 30th - Morning of Monday, January 4th, 2016.
Hours: 7pm-6amServes: Adults 18 and older, allows pets
Imago Dei Emergency Shelter - TPI
1302 SE Ankeny Street, Portland 97214
Walk in, check in anytime after 8:30pmDates:
Wednesday, December 30th - Morning of Monday, January 4th, 2016.
Hours: 8:30pm-7amServes: Adults 18 and older, allows pets

St. Johns Warming Shelter 
University Park United Methodist Church
4775 N Lombard Street, Portland 97203
Dates: Wednesday, December 30th, 2015Hours: 8pm-8am 
Serves: Adults 18 and older, allows pets


Bud Clark Commons - TPI
650 NW Irving Street, Portland 97209
503-280-4700
Walk in, check in anytime after 8:30pm
Dates: Wednesday, December 30th - Morning of Monday, January 4th, 2016.
Hours: 8:30pm-7amServes: Adults 18 and older, allows pets
Jerome Sears Emergency Shelter - TPI
2730 SW Multnomah Boulevard, Portland 97219
To reserve a spot, call 503-280-4700 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm OR come to the Day Center at 650 Irving Street, Portland 97209
Dates:
Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: 7pm - 7am 
Serves:
 Female-identified individuals and couples 18 and older, with a capacity of 150.
 


The following year-round shelters are also available:

Safety Off the Streets Shelter (SOS)
435 NW Glisan Street, Portland 97209
To reserve a spot, call 503-280-4700 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm OR come to the Day Center at 650 Irving Street, Portland 97209
Dates: Seven nights a week
Hours: 5pm-8amServes: Female-identified adults, documented service animals permitted

East County Family Center
16141 E Burnside Street, Portland (near 162nd Avenue) 97233
503-502-0128

This is a walk-in facility. It is not necessary to call beforehand.
Dates: Seven nights a week
Hours: 3:30pm-7:30amServes: Families with children under 18 and women in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy

Portland Rescue Mission
111 W Burnside Street, Portland 97209
503-906-7690
Additional beds available for winter shelter
Dates: Seven nights a week
Hours: Entry to year-round beds 5:45pm, winter beds 8pm
Serves: Male-identified adults

Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter (SAFES)
30 SW 2nd Avenue, Portland 97204
503-227-0810
Dates: Seven nights a week
Hours: 6pm-8amServes: Female-identified adults

CityTeam International
526 SE Grand Avenue, Portland 97214
$5 fee waived during severe weather
Dates: Seven nights a week
Hours: 5:45pm-7amServes: Male-identified adults

Porchlight Crisis Shelter
1635 SW Alder Street, Portland 97205
503-222-5933
Dates: Seven nights a week
Hours: 9pm-9amServes: Youth ages 15-23

Harry’s Mother Runaway Shelter
738 NE Davis Street, Portland 97232
503-233-8111
Dates: Seven nights a week
Hours: 24 hours a day
Serves: Youth ages 9-17

 


The following day centers are available:

Dignity Village Warming Shelter
9401 NE Sunderland Avenue, Portland 97211
503-281-1604
Dates: Seven days a week when temperatures are 40 degrees or colder
Hours: 8am-10pm
Serves: Adults 18 and older

St. Francis Dining Hall
330 SE 11th Avenue, Portland 97214
Dates: Monday-Friday, Sunday
Hours: 10am-7pm, noon-5pm (Sunday)
Serves: Individuals and families

Anawim Christian Community
19626 NE Glisan Street, Gresham 97230
503-888-4453
Dates:  TBD
Times: TBD
Serves: Individuals and families

Bud Clark Commons
650 NW Irving Street, Portland 97209
503-280-4700
Dates: Monday-Friday, Saturday/Sunday/holidays
Times: 7am-6:45pm (Mon-Fri), 8am-3:45pm (Sat/Sun/holidays)
Serves: Adults

Union Gospel Mission
3 NW Third Avenue, Portland 97209
503-274-4486
Dates: Monday-Friday, Saturday
Times: 10am-noon and 2pm-4:30pm (Mon - Fri), 2pm-4pm (Sat)
Serves: Individuals and families

JOIN
1435 NE 81st, Portland 97213
Dates: Thursday, December 31st, 2015, CLOSED Friday, January 1st, 2016
Hours: 7am-3pmServes: Individuals and families

Rose Haven
627 NW 18th Avenue, Portland 97209
503-248-6364
Dates: Wednesday, December 30th, 2015Thursday, December 31st, 2015, CLOSED Friday, January 1st, 2016
Hours:  1pm-4pm (Wed),  8am-4pm (Thur)
Serves: Female-identified adults and women with children

Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter (SAFES)
30 SW 2nd Avenue, Portland 97204
503-227-0810
Dates: Seven days a week throughout winter season
Hours: 7am-11pm
Serves: Female-identified adults


Catholic Charities - Housing Transitions
2740 SE Powell Boulevard, Portland 97202
503-231-4866
Dates: 
Monday-Friday, CLOSED Friday, January 1st, 2016
Hours: 10am-1pmServes: Unaccompanied female-identified adults

Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
5135 NE Columbia Boulevard, Portland 97218
503-288-8177
Dates: TBD
Hours: TBD
Serves: Youth ages 15-24 years old

Outside In
1132 SW 13th Avenue, Portland 97205
503-535-3800
Dates: Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday
Hours: 1pm-6pmServes: Adults ages 18-24 years old

CityTeam International
526 SE Grand Avenue, Portland 97214
Dates: Monday-SaturdayHours: 7am-6:30pm
Serves: Individuals and families


New Avenues for Youth (NAFY)
820 SW Oak Avenue, Portland 97205
503-224-4339
Dates: TBD
Hours: TBD
Serves: Youth ages 15-24

Janus Youth Access Center
1635 SW Alder Street, Portland 97205
503-432-3986
Dates: Seven days a week
Hours: 9am-9pmServes: Screening and referral for youth ages 15-23


Please call 211info with questions regarding other shelter and transportation resources.

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Thank you to Commissioner Fritz!

Commissioner Fritz has once again galvanized City Hall for her annual winter sock drive to benefit Yellow Brick Road Street Outreach Program! Today we picked up five large bags filled with warm socks that will be distributed to those in need on the streets of Portland. It's more important than ever to keep your feet warm, dry and clean during the winter months, and we are deeply appreciative that City Hall has pulled together to help us meet the need. 


Monday, December 07, 2015

Winter Shelter is Open!

We are pleased to announce that as of December 7th, 
the Janus Youth winter shelter is open
allowing capacity for 70 youth a night.


As I'm sure you're aware, temperatures have been dropping and rain levels have been rising. This means that homeless youth are more at risk for things such as trench-foot, the cold or flu, pneumonia, or even more severe ailments like frostbite or even death in extreme cases.

Unfortunately, even with the increased number of beds, there will still be some nights where our shelter fills up and we will have to turn people away. Even though our shelter operates between the hours of 9 pm and 9 am, there are gaps in programming hours that leave the youth exposed to the elements. 

For this reason we are accepting donations of cold weather gear, such as coats, hats, gloves, scarves, hand warmers, and rain gear. Items can be delivered to the main Janus office, located at 707 NE Couch St. in Portland between 11 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday. Make sure you let them know that the donation is for Yellow Brick Road (YBR). 


Porchlight Crisis Shelter
1635 SW Alder Street, Portland
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: 9 pm – 9 am
Serves: Youth ages 15-23

Monday, November 30, 2015

Free YBR Training, Sunday, December 6, 2-5 pm.

Yellow Brick Road provides free training events to the community every 4 months. These events are FREE and available to anyone over 18 who may wish to learn more about street outreach, volunteer opportunities with Janus Youth Programs and other topics related to youth homelessness, poverty, exploitation and social justice. This is a great opportunity to meet the current outreach volunteers, staff and program supervisor. It is also a great opportunity to learn more about homeless youth resources and street outreach in Washington and Oregon. Applications are always on hand for anyone who wishes to join the team, but there is absolutely no obligation.

Our next training will take place in downtown Portland on Sunday December 6, 2015 from 2pm until 5pm. This will be an opportunity to learn about important changes relating to the growth of our program.  We will also be training on outreach safety and the team-based approach with fun break-out activities and team building exercises. We hope you will join us! Light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited, please RSVP at the address below.

SUNDAY
December 6, 2015
2pm-5pm

Seating is limited. Please R.S.V.P. for the location: 

Friday, November 27, 2015

SEVERE WEATHER EXTENDED THROUGH SUNDAY 11/29/2015

Please be advised that temperatures are expected to remain very cold through the weekend. Emergency warming centers are open and no one will be turned away. Please see the listing below for resources or call 211 for more information.

Thursday, November 26, 2015

SEVERE WEATHER 11/26/2015

Severe Weather Alert

Update 11.26.15 - Severe Weather Notice: The National Weather Service forecasts overnight lows between 26° and 32° F, with wind chill temperatures between 20° and 25° F, Thursday, November 26th - Friday, November 27th, 2015

Anyone seeking shelter should contact 211info, reached by dialing 2-1-1. 211info will be available to identify shelter and warming center resources 24/7. Additionally, shelter information is available at www.211info.org.

Service providers who would like to update information about services they offer during Severe Weather Notices, please call Troy Hammond at (503) 504-9867The following warming center facilities are available:


Bud Clark Commons - TPI
650 NW Irving Street, Portland 97209
503-280-4700
Walk in, check in anytime after 8:30pm
Dates: Thursday, November 26th - Friday, November 27th, 2015
Hours: 8:30pm - 7am
Serves: Adults 18 and older, allows pets

Imago Dei Emergency Shelter - TPI
1302 SE Ankeny Street, Portland 97214
Walk in, check in anytime after 8:30pm
Dates: Thursday, November 26th - Friday, November 27th, 2015
Hours: 8:30pm - 7am
Serves: Adults 18 and older, allows pets

St. Francis Dining Hall
330 SE 11th Avenue, Portland 97214
Dates: Thursday, November 26th, 2015
Hours: 7pm - 6am
Serves: Adults 18 and older, allows pets

St. Johns Warming Shelter 
University Park United Methodist Church
4775 N Lombard Street, Portland 97203
Dates: Thursday, November 26th - Sunday, November 29th, 2015
Hours: 8pm - 8am 
Serves: Adults 18 and older, allows pets

As a reminder, the following winter shelters are open:

Jerome Sears Emergency Shelter - TPI
2730 SW Multnomah Boulevard, 97219
To reserve a spot call 503-280-4700 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm OR come to Day Center at 650 Irving Street, Portland
Dates: Thursday November 26th - Monday December 14th, 2015
Hours:  7pm-7am
Serves: 
Female-identified adults, allows pets

Safety Off the Streets Shelter (SOS)
435 NW Glisan Street, Portland 97209
To reserve your spot call 503-280-4700 Monday-Friday 8am-4pm.
OR come to Day Center at 650 Irving Street, Portland
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: 5pm - 8am
Serves: Female-identified adults, documented service animals permitted

Human Solutions Family Shelter
16141 E Burnside Street, Portland (near 162nd Avenue) 97233
This is a walk-in facility. It is not necessary to call beforehand. No one will be turned away.
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: 3:30pm - 7:30am
Serves: Families with children under 18 and women in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy

Portland Rescue Mission
111 W. Burnside Street, Portland 97209
Additional beds available for winter shelter
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: Entry to year-round beds 5:45pm, winter beds 8pm
Serves: Male-identified adults

Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter (SAFES)
30 SW 2nd Avenue, Portland 97204
503-227-0810
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: 6pm - 8am
Serves: Female-identified adults

CityTeam International
526 SE Grand Avenue, Portland 97214
$5 fee waived during severe weather
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: 5:45pm - 7am
Serves: Male-identified adults

Porchlight Crisis Shelter
1635 SW Alder Street, Portland
503-222-5933
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: 9pm – 9am
Serves: Youth ages 15-23

Harry’s Mother Runaway Shelter
738 NE Davis Street, Portland 97232
503-233-8111
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: 24 hours a day
Serves: Youth ages 9-17




The following day center services are available:

Sanctuary Church
19626 NE Glisan Street, 97230
503-888-4453
Dates: Thursday November 26th, 2015
Hours: 11am - 5pm.
Serves: Those experiencing homelessness

Union Gospel Mission
3 NW Third Avenue, Portland
Dates: Thursday, November 26th - Friday, November 27th, 2015
Hours: 9am - 5pm
Serves: Individuals and families

Blanchet House
310 NW Glisan Street, Portland
Dates: Monday - Saturday. CLOSED Thursday, November 26th, 2015.
Hours: Breakfast 6:30am, Lunch 11:30am, Dinner 5pm
Serves: Individuals and families

Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter (SAFES)
30 SW 2nd Avenue, Portland
503-227-0810
Dates: Seven days a week throughout winter season
Hours: 7am - 11pm
Serves: Female-identified adults


Dignity Village Warming Shelter
9401 NE Sunderland Avenue, Portland 97211
503-281-1604
Dates: Seven days a week
Hours: 8am-10pm
Serves: Adults 18 and older

Transition Projects
650 NW Irving Street, Portland
Dates: Seven days a week
Hours: 7am - 6:45pm (M-F), 8am - 3:45pm (Sat/Sun/Holidays)
Serves: Adults 18 and older

St. Francis Dining Hall
330 SE 11th Avenue, Portland
Dates: Sunday - Friday
Hours: 10am - 7pm (M-F), Noon - 5pm (Sun)
Serves: Individuals and families

St. Andre Bessette Catholic Church Hospitality Center
601 W Burnside Street, Portland
Dates: Monday - Saturday
Hours: 9:30am - 11:30am (M-F), 9am - 11am (Sat)
Serves: Individuals and families

CityTeam International
526 SE Grand Avenue, Portland
Dates: Monday - Saturday
Hours: 7am - 6:30pm
Serves: Individuals and families

Janus Youth Access Center
1635 SW Alder Street, Portland
503-432-3986
Dates: Seven days a week
Hours: 9am - 9pm
Serves: Screening and referral for youth ages 15-23

New Avenues for Youth (NAFY)
820 SW Oak Avenue
503-224-4339
Dates: Monday/Wednesday/Saturday
Hours: 2pm - 5pm
Serves: Youth ages 15-24


Please call 211info with questions regarding other shelter and transportation resources.

Saturday, November 21, 2015

SEVERE WEATHER TONIGHT 3/21/2015

Severe Weather Alert

Severe Weather Notice: The National Weather Service forecasts overnight lows between 31-32 degrees with wind chill of 24-25 degrees the evening of Saturday, November 21, 2015.

Anyone seeking shelter should contact 211info, reached by dialing 2-1-1. 211info will be available to identify shelter and warming center resources 24/7. Additionally, shelter information is available at www.211info.org.

Service providers who would like to update information about services they offer during Severe Weather Notices, please call Troy Hammond at (503) 504-9867The following warming center facilities are available:

Bud Clark Commons - TPI
650 NW Irving Street, Portland
503-280-4700
Walk in, check in anytime after 8:30pm
Dates: Saturday, November 21, 2015
Hours: 8:30pm - 7am
Serves: Adults 18 and older

Imago Dei Emergency Shelter - TPI
1302 SE Ankeny Street, Portland 97214
Walk in, check in anytime after 8:30pm
Dates: Saturday, November 21, 2015
Hours: 8:30pm - 7am
Serves: Adults 18 and older

As a reminder, the following winter shelters are open:

Safety Off the Streets Shelter (SOS)
435 NW Glisan Street, Portland 
To reserve your spot call 503-280-4700 Monday
OR come to Day Center at 650 Irving Street, Portland
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Serves: Adult female-identified

Human Solutions Family Shelter
16141 E Burnside Street, Portland (near 162nd Avenue)
This is a walk-in facility. It is not necessary to call beforehand. No one will be turned away.
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Serves: Families with children under 18 and women in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy

Portland Rescue Mission
111 W. Burnside Street, Portland
Additional beds available for winter shelter
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: Entry to year-round beds 5:45pm, winter beds 8pm
Serves: Adult males

Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter (SAFES)
30 SW 2nd Avenue, Portland, 503-227-0810
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Serves: Adult female-identified

CityTeam International
526 SE Grand Avenue, Portland
$5 fee
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Serves: Adult males

Porchlight Crisis Shelter
1635 SW Alder Street, Portland
503-222-5933
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: 8:45pm
Serves: Youth ages 15-23

Harry’s Mother Runaway Shelter
738 NE Davis Street, Portland
503-233-8111
Dates: Seven nights a week throughout winter season
Hours: 24 hours a day
Serves: Youth ages 9-17
 


The following day center service is available throughout the winter season:

Union Gospel Mission
3 NW Third Avenue, Portland
Dates: Monday - Saturday
Hours: 10am-4:30pm (M-F), 2pm-4pm (SA)
Serves: Individuals and families

Blanchet House
310 NW Glisan Street, Portland
Dates: Monday - Saturday
Hours: Breakfast 6:30am, Lunch 11:30am, Dinner 5pm
Serves: Individuals and families

Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter (SAFES)
30 SW 2nd Avenue, Portland
503-227-0810
Dates: Seven days a week throughout winter season
Hours: 7am - 11pm 
Serves: Adult female-identified

Transition Projects
650 NW Irving Street, Portland
Dates: Seven days a week
Hours: 7am - 6:45pm (M-F), 8am - 3:45pm (Sat/Sun/Holidays)
Serves: Adults

Rose Haven
627 NW 18th Avenue, Portland
503-248-6364
Dates: Monday - Friday
Hours:  8:30am - 3pm (M/T/TH/F), 8:30am-2:30pm (W)
Serves: Adult female-identified and women with children

St. Francis Dining Hall
330 SE 11th Avenue, Portland
Dates: Sunday - Friday 
Hours: 10am - 7pm (M-F), Noon - 5pm (Sun)
Serves: Individuals and families

St. Andre Bessette Catholic Church Hospitality Center
601 W Burnside Street, Portland
Dates: Monday - Saturday
Hours: 9:30am - 11:30am (M-F), 9am - 11am (Sat)
Serves: Individuals and families

JOIN
1435 NE 81st, Portland
Dates: Monday - Friday (closed the 2nd Friday of the month)
Hours:  10am - 3pm
Serves: Individuals and families

CityTeam International
526 SE Grand Avenue, Portland
Dates: Monday - Saturday
Hours: 7am - 6:30pm
Serves: Individuals and families

Catholic Charities - Housing Transitions
2740 SE Powell Boulevard, Portland
Dates: Monday - Friday
Hours: 10am - 1pm
Serves: Unaccompanied women

Janus Youth Access Center
1635 SW Alder Street, Portland
503-432-3986
Dates: Seven days a week
Hours: 9am - 9pm
Serves: Screening and referral for youth ages 15-23

Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)
5135 NE Columbia Boulevard, Portland
Dates: Monday - Friday
Hours: 3pm-5pm
Serves: Youth ages 15-24

New Avenues for Youth (NAFY)
820 SW Oak Avenue
503-224-4339
Dates: Monday/Wednesday/Saturday
Hours: 2pm - 5pm
Serves: Youth ages 15-24

Outside In
1132 SW 13th Avenue
503-535-3800
Dates: Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday
Hours: 1pm – 6pm
Serves: Youth ages 18-24