Northwest Pilot Project

Mission

Northwest Pilot Project (NWPP) helps very low-income older adults, including those experiencing homelessness, to find stable housing.

Bottom Line for Portland

As the number of homeless seniors continues to increase rapidly, NWPP is responding by expanding services to connect low-income and very low-income seniors (55 and over) to rental housing that is safe, permanent, and affordable to them. As rents rise, but the fixed benefits for most seniors stay at the same levels, NWPP is here to provide rent assistance, housing navigation, case management and basic housing stability services to prevent eviction and move seniors from homelessness into housing. Join us to KEEP SENIORS HOUSED! 

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"Northwest Pilot Project was just here for everything. I came to them with just my backpack and they kept me alive for two years while I waited for disability. NWPP means friendship. NWPP provides care just like a friend." - Kevin, age 60, NWPP Client 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Northwest Pilot Project believes that prioritizing the wellbeing of older adults through housing stability is necessary to build a socially just, equitable, and thriving community for all. But we also recognize the discrimination, injustice, and disparities in access to housing resources and challenges faced by older adults, particularly older adults of color and from marginalized communities.  NWPP is committed to increasing the access, services, and success rates in our programs for older adults who are Black, Indigenous, and from other communities of color, as well as for older immigrants and refugees.

Partner(s)

The Commons Law Center The CLC’s mission is to revolutionize access to basic legal services for low income individuals, and many of our clients needing legal assistance are referred to CLC so they are able to acquire the legal help they need at a cost affordable to them. 

HereTogether HereTogether brings together a sector-crossing coalition of 250+ service and health care providers, businesses, faith leaders, and community advocates, all united by a shared vision: a Portland where everyone has a safe place to call home.

HomeShare Oregon HomeShare Oregon sees homesharing as an immediate solution to our affordable housing crisis. Connecting home providers who have spare space to share with renters seeking out affordable housing is a common sense and immediately available response to prevent housing instability.

WeShine WeShine designs, builds, and operates neighborhood-based micro-villages that provide safe, transitional shelter with wrap-around services for Portland’s underserved, unsheltered adults as they prepare to become successful tenants in permanent, affordable housing.

Transition Projects TPI works to engage folks at all levels of their journey from homelessness to housing. 

Our G!G Business Partner:
The Cator Agency The Cator Agency is a family owned, full-service insurance agency that puts its customers first. With strong Oregon roots, The Cator Agency knows how to protect the PNW lifestyle and what matters most:  family, home, and vehicles.