Sisters of the Road

Mission

We build authentic relationships and alleviate the hunger of isolation in an atmosphere of nonviolence and gentle personalism that nurtures the whole individual, while seeking systemic solutions that reach the roots of homelessness and poverty in order to end them forever.
 

Bottom Line for Portland

In the face of Portland's affordability crisis, we strive to mobilize a grassroots community around violent policies impacting our unsheltered neighbors. We've successfully influenced Portland City Council to reduce mass encampment size limits and change its plans regarding ShotSpotter. Additionally, our joint campaign, "Save Portland Street Response," in coalition with numerous local organizations, has garnered over 10,000 signatures.
 

Quote

 ““We cannot afford to let people who are afraid of the homeless be the ones exclusively responsible for making policy about their lives. “

– Genny Nelson, co-founder (1951-2020)
 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity and inclusion is fundamental to our entire organization. Being houseless is a direct result of systemic oppression that marginalizes groups of people. Every time we are in a position to advocate, we are doing so for the equity of those experiencing the violence of poverty. 

Incentives

The first 20 new donors to give $120+ will receive a $20 gift card to Fermenter.

The first 10 donors to give at least $10 and share their story on our Memory Fox  profile will receive a complimentary bag of Cup of Joe special Sisters blend coffee.

The first 15 donors under 35 to give at least $35+ will get a digital $10 gift card to Scottie’s Pizza Parlor.

Partner(s)

ShooFly is generously donating 20% of their Thanksgiving sales to Sisters of the Road. Order a pie or pastry from their website until Nov. 19th. Pick-up will be on Nov. 22nd. 

Stop by Secret Pizza Society all through the month of November and order their Vegan Mac n Cheeze Bowl for $10. All proceeds from this dish will go to Sisters of the Road. 

Nonprofit partners 

FinAbility, Kindness Farm, and Neighbors for Clean Air, are collaborating with us to emphasize our important work for our community.

Join us in a meaningful discussion about critical issues affecting our community in December. Hygiene4All, Milk Crate Kitchen, Rose Haven, and Street Roots will participate in a roundtable dialogue addressing homelessness, poverty, and food insecurity.