Impact NW

Mission

Our mission is to prevent homelessness by partnering with people as they navigate their journey to stability and opportunity. 

Bottom Line for Portland

Impact NW is committed to the near-and long-term solutions in addressing the homelessness and housing crisis in the Portland area. There are 125,000 people facing housing insecurity in our area, and Impact NW steps in before it's too late.

One health crisis, emergency room visit, or a lost job can land a family in a shelter or in a tent. The trauma is devastating. Everyone in our community suffers. Impact NW supports people before it’s too late in two main ways: We stabilize by offering services such as rent, utility and other supports. And we strengthen by offering job training, parenting support, and opportunities for children.

Quote

“Sometimes it's not helping people BECOME capable, it's helping them SEE that they ARE capable. Amanda, I think slowly over time is seeing she is an incredible parent.”
— Juju, Family Support Specialist

Incentives

Providence Health & Services has generously committed to matching donations from donors 35 and younger (up to $3,000).

Columbia Sportwear - Employee Store will provide store passes for all donations $50 and over.

Follow us on social media for ongoing incentives from our network of community partners!

Partner(s)

Portland Housing Center - PHC makes homeownership possible through quality home buyer education, one-on-one guidance, financial services, and a variety of other resources for Portland-area residents.

The Library Foundation - Impact NW is proud to be a partner in the Every Child a Reader program.