Central City Concern

Mission

Since 1979, the Portland community has trusted Central City Concern to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness create meaningful, long-term change. We meet people where they are, providing a comprehensive continuum of affordable housing options, integrated with direct social services including health care, recovery and employment. Our vision is a connected community where all our neighbors have access to housing, health and economic opportunity. Together, we will end homelessness.

Bottom Line for Portland

Every year, Central City Concern supports over 15,000 individuals in their journey towards self-sufficiency and productivity. In 2023, we provided a safe home for 4,951 people, connected 11,135 patients with compassionate, integrated health services and addiction substance use disorder recovery (including culturally specific services for the Latinx/Hispanic and Black community) and assisted 1,310 job seekers. 

Quote

“I remember folks talking about this full circle. This paying it forward. To be able to support and to prevent that person from going through what I went through...it’s why I keep doing what I’m doing.” 

Koko, CCC program participant and CCC employee 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

CCC is committed to removing barriers and advancing equity by: 

- Improving how we deliver culturally responsive services

- Increasing access to services for underserved communities

- Advocating for systemic change

- Broadening our community partnerships

- Prioritizing equity in our organization

Read more about what we have accomplished and our goals for the future here.  

Incentives

Give $100 or more and receive a half pie from Dove Vivi Pizza. 

Partner(s)

Everyone deserves to feel safe and proud of where they live, and Ankrom Moisan has been invaluable in helping CCC accomplish this goal—creating spaces designed for a lifetime of growth, with “home” as their guiding principle. We’re thrilled to partner with Ankrom Moisan for this year’s Give!Guide campaign! Learn more about their initiatives here.

As an added bonus, we’re excited to partner with Dove Vivi Pizza for the third year in a row! Donors who give $100 or more to CCC will receive a coupon for a half pie as a thank you, featuring Dove Vivi’s delicious cornmeal-crust pizza made with sustainable, local ingredients! Learn more about Dove Vivi here.