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p:ear

OCT Qualified

BIPOC-Led Organization

Mission

p:ear builds positive relationships with homeless youth through education, art, recreation and job training to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives.

Bottom Line for Portland

In a small, brick building on NW Flanders street, we have built a community that supports our youth, sees their inner beauty and futures, and encourages and guides them—creating opportunities for self-discovery beyond day-to-day survival. Since opening in 2002, we’ve enrolled more than 5,250 young people in our programs and grown to serve more than 800 people aged 15-25 each year. Our impact is measured in strong relationships, expanded opportunities, and young healthy adults growing as they make their ways in the world.

Quote

“p:ear is a parent for many lost children. Thank you for helping me figure out who I am, and what I’m capable of. I love you p:ear.” - M, p:ear youth

"Thank you so much for creating this beautiful space that brings light and hope to my life and the lives of the other youth around me." - H., p:ear youth

"I love P:ear. I am loved here. I hope that anyone without a home finds their way here." - S., p:ear youth

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At p:ear, we respect and celebrate the diversity, creativity and strength of our community. We are committed to using our time and resources - including our social capital, dynamic relationships and privilege - to combat systems of oppression and create more opportunity so we can all thrive. We ask p:ear youth and the p:ear community to hold us accountable in these goals and we regularly evaluate our equity efforts.