Our Just Future
Mission
Our Just Future (formerly Human Solutions) counters the forces that keep people and communities in poverty by building relationships and assets that create opportunity – today and for future generations. East Portland and wider Multnomah County is the heart of our investments, advocacy, and programs.
Bottom Line for Portland
The housing and homelessness crises in Portland continue to grow, which means the work we do to help folks get and stay housed is critically important. Early intervention and prevention are essential to help families avoid the trauma of homelessness. At least 9,000 people participate in our programs or live in our affordable housing communities. We also work to prevent eviction by helping people pay their utility bills, and a whopping 80% of families we help move from homelessness into housing remain housed 12 months later!
Quote
“Thank you, OJF, for having shelter available for me and my family. Throughout my stay, I have been able to increase my income, get my kids enrolled in school, and have left an abusive relationship. I am eager to move into my new place and continue moving forward." - participant survey, shared anonymously
Partner(s)
Thanks to @kitchenculturepdx for all the amazing meals they create for our family shelter. Kitchen Culture hosts a regular community meal prep session, where folks can sign up to cook in community. Please check out their COOKING CLASSES as well as the most UNIQUE KITCHENWARE STORE in Portland!
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Our Just Future is in the Home category which is sponsored by Neil Kelly.
They're a large-sized organization with activities in Multnomah Co. and Washington Co.