p:ear
Mission
p:ear builds positive relationships with homeless youth through education, art, wilderness recreation and job training to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives.
Bottom Line for Portland
At p:ear, we provide a safe creative, and supportive space where Portland's unhoused and marginalized youth can build relationships, discover their potential, and pursue brighter futures. Each year, more than 800 young people ages 15-25 engage in our programs—education, art, wilderness recreation, and job training—that fosters stability, resilience, and belonging. Our impact is seen in youth who move beyond survival and step into adulthood with confidence, skills, and hope.
Quote
"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
“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
Partner(s)
Business Partner:
Nossa Familia Coffee - Matching the first $1,500 in new donor donations
KEEN Footwear - Matching donations from 35 and under donors up to $2,000
Piece of PDX - Generously donating Timbers tickets on select days of campaign
An anonymous donor will also match donations from all donors up to $10,000
Nonprofit Partners:
Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm
p:ear is in the Human Services category which is sponsored by The Standard.
They're a medium-sized organization with activities in Multnomah Co.