Raphael House of Portland
Mission
Raphael House provides a foundation of hope for a life free from domestic violence. We offer life-saving, gender-inclusive services to adults and children escaping abuse—to help survivors achieve the safety and stability they deserve—while also working to prevent future abuse through education.
Bottom Line
We help families end the cycle of domestic violence and rebuild their lives after abuse.
Annually, Raphael House reaches more than 3,500 survivors and community members through emergency shelter in a confidential location (nearly 25% of all local bed space for survivors in Multnomah County), housing assistance, and ongoing support, along with violence prevention education plus confidential advocacy for teens in all 9 Portland Public high schools.
As need for our services continues to grow, and amid Portland's escalating housing crisis, we’ve continually offered 24-hour shelter and hotline assistance. Last year alone we provided a safe haven to nearly 122 adults, children, and pets escaping violence; assisted 1,190 callers; and supported 500+ survivors in staying safe, stable, and housed.
We also distributed 22,221 pounds of food; facilitated 178 survivor support groups; and helped ensure that 91% of families across our programs have maintained their housing!
Quote
“Wish I could tell my younger self about all the love and support I’d receive at Raphael House. Leaving my abuser seemed impossible, but now I’m living my dream life.”
—M, domestic violence survivor and parent
Gift Matching
Gifts of $60 or more will be matched by an anonymous donor (up to $2,500) and have double the impact!
Raphael House of Portland is in the Civil & Human Rights category which is sponsored by Davis Wright Tremaine.
They're a large-sized organization with activities in Clackamas Co., Multnomah Co. and Washington Co.