Solution Salon
An uplifting antidote to headlines that frame Portland as a leader in the national challenge of homelessness - Path Home’s Solution Salon is here to make Portland the national leader in the solution.
Join us virtually for a discussion on the causes and implications of homelessness, and how we can create a society where no family or individual experiences homelessness. Together, we'll tackle questions like:
Have we always had homelessness?
What causes homelessness? Who are the invisible homeless?
What happens to someone when they experience homelessness?
How do we solve this challenge?
Lullaby Project - The Concert
The Lullaby Project – conceived by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute – uses the creative process of songwriting to improve well-being and child bonds with parents experiencing housing insecurity and other challenging life situations. In partnership with Oregon Symphony musicians and local singer-songwriters, parents and parents-to-be have created personal lullabies for their children, expressing their dreams for the future. Join Path Home at this concert, where all the lullabies will be played live! Doors open at 5:30 for a 6:30 concert start.
Volunteer Appreciation Party!
Join us for an evening of community and appreciation!
This event isn't just about celebrating your individual efforts; it's about honoring the collective spirit of generosity and compassion that bring us together as a community. Whether you have contributed your time, skills, or resources, your contributions have made a significant difference, and we want to celebrate YOU!
We've planned an evening filled with heartfelt appreciation, recognition, stories of impact, and the opportunity to connect with fellow volunteers and their families.
Remember, this event isn't just for you - it's for your loved ones too! This is a family friendly event so pack up the car and join us! Feel free to stop by anytime (see the agenda on the invite for details!). Please RSVP below so we can get a headcount of who all can join us!
Please utilize street parking near Path Home, we try to save the lot for families currently residing at Path Home.
We look forward to celebrating with you and hope to see you there!
Family Reunion 2023: Mission Possible
After three long, virtual years, the Family Reunion is back in person! Join us for a night of fun and the return of the infamous Family Reunion games.
Inherent Good - Movie Screening
Join us for an evening of inspiring ideas with Inherent Good: The Power of Unconditional Cash. This 60-minute film explores an increasingly popular grassroots policy, Universal Basic Income (UBI), and how it can grow the U.S. economy and lift 40 million people out of poverty.
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$10 suggested donation to Path Home
no ticket required
The Lullaby Project Concert
Join us for this not-to-miss event! Our fifth Lullaby Project Concert will feature nine lullabies written and performed by parents living at Path Home Family Village, accompanied by members of the Oregon Symphony.
Solution Salon
You're invited to a free online discussion about homelessness in our community with Path Home's Executive Director Brandi Tuck.
Tuesday, April 11th • 12:00-1:00pm
Solution Salon
Tuesday, November 15
12:00-1:00pm
Join us for a free online discussion about homelessness in our community.
All over Portland, folks are talking about a homelessness crisis and what we should do about it. There are a lot of ideas flying around about how to address this crisis, and it's hard to know what the right answer is.
Join us for a Solution Salon to explore this crisis and potential solutions. You'll be able to ask questions about this challenging issue and engage in dialogue about what you can do to help.
We will explore the following questions:
What is the homelessness crisis?
How did we get here, and just how bad is it?
How do we solve this crisis for good?
What can you do to help?
Solution Salon will be hosted on Zoom. Guests will be turned on mute and can choose to turn video on or off. We'll use the chat feature for questions. The event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required.
RSVPs are now closed. If you would still like to attend, please email emma@path-home.org.
Family Reunion Nonevent!
THANK YOU!
Thanks to everyone who participated in Path Home’s (formerly PHFS) first Nonevent! So far we have raised $225,000… and counting!
Path Home (formerly PHFS) serves more than 400 families made up of 1200 kids and parents each year. The average age of a person in shelter is ten years old, and 58% of our total clients are children.
Every child should have a safe, warm place to sleep at night. Please give so we can continue our critical work helping families gain and retain permanent housing.
Each day we shared a new video highlighting one of our programs. Check them out below!
In the Outreach program, families experiencing homelessness, who oftentimes are living in tents or in their cars, get help accessing critical shelter and re-housing resources.
Family Village was the first shelter in Oregon to feature trauma-informed design and architecture. It is a place for families to heal through the crisis of homelessness and prepare for permanent housing.
Nearly 90% of the families in the housing program maintain their housing long-term. Listen to Housing Specialist, Ermajean, to find out what makes our program so successful.
The Prevention Program keeps families in their homes, so they never have to experience homelessness with their kids.
Family Reunion Nonevent!
October 10th-14th
Each day this week, we’ll release a new video at 12pm with behind-the-scenes footage from Family Village featuring heartwarming stories from staff and families. Each day we'll feature a new program at PHFS.
Follow our social media and website, and watch for emails with exciting content, an online auction, raffles, prize drawings, and more!
Learn More About Our Impactful Programs
The Prevention Program keeps families in their homes, so they never have to experience homelessness with their kids.
Nearly 90% of the families in the housing program maintain their housing long-term. Listen to Housing Specialist, Ermajean, to find out what makes our program so successful.
In the Outreach program, families experiencing homelessness, who oftentimes are living in tents or in their cars, get help accessing critical shelter and re-housing resources.
Family Village was the first shelter in Oregon to feature trauma-informed design and architecture. It is a place for families to heal through the crisis of homelessness and prepare for permanent housing.
Online Auction Open Now!
Bid on packages like vacation homes in Mt. Hood, Manzanita, Willamette Valley, and Sauvie Island, tickets to The Timbers, Thorns, and Trail Blazers, and delicious Pacific Northwest food and wine.
The Auction closes at 7pm on Friday, October 14th.
Thanks to our sponsors
Solution Salon
All over Portland, folks are talking about a homelessness crisis and what we should do about it. There are a lot of ideas flying around about how to address this crisis, and it's hard to know what the right answer is.
Join us for a Solution Salon to explore this crisis and potential solutions. You'll be able to ask questions about this challenging issue and engage in dialogue about what you can do to help.
We will explore the following questions:
What is the homelessness crisis?
How did we get here, and just how bad is it?
How do we solve this crisis for good?
What can you do to help?
Solution Salon will be hosted on Zoom. Guests will be turned on mute and can choose to turn video on or off. We'll use the chat feature for questions. The event is free and open to the public but RSVP is required. RSVP early to guarantee your spot!
RSVPs for Solution Salon are closed. Please email emma@pdxhfs.org to get on the waitlist.
Holiday Village
Help spread holiday cheer to families in PHFS' programs!
It’s that time of year again - when we try to help families in our PHFS programs have a happy holiday season.
Our holiday needs have been met, but we still need to restock our supply closet!
Donate!
Family Reunion!
Thank you!
We exceeded our fundraising goal, raising over $240,000!
Thank you to everyone who watched the event, bid in the auction, and gave generously. We truly felt like we had families supporting families more than ever before.
If you were moved by the stories of resilient families, please share the recording with your friends and families so more people can learn about the important work happening at PHFS.
Thank you to our amazing sponsors!
Questions? Contact Development Director, Emma Hoyle, at emma@pdxhfs.org or 503-504-5902.
Virtual Solution Salon
PHFS is teaming up with Street Roots for our annual Solution Salon with a free online community discussion about homelessness in our community.
Hear from PHFS Executive Director, Brandi Tuck, and Street Roots Executive Director, Kaia Sand, about the causes, effects, and solutions of homelessness. You'll be able to ask questions about this challenging issue and engage in dialogue about what we can do to help.
Solution Salon will be hosted on Zoom. Guests will be turned on mute and can choose to turn video on or off. We'll use the chat feature for questions. The event is free and open to the public but RSVP is required. RSVP early to guarantee your spot!
RSVPs are now closed. If you RSVP’d, the event link should be in your email inbox. If you have any questions, please contact emma@pdxhfs.org.
Presented by:
Brandi Tuck
Executive Director, PHFS
Kaia Sand
Executive Director, Street Roots
Virtual Solution Salon
Join us for a free online community discussion about homelessness and the impacts of COVID-19.
Learn about the causes, effects, and solutions of homelessness. You'll be able to ask questions about this challenging issue and engage in dialogue about what we can do to help.
Solution Salons are free and open to the public but RSVP is required. RSVP early to guarantee your spot!
Presented by:
Q&A Led By:
Brandi Tuck
Executive Director, PHFS
Lori Eberly
Founder, Radius
Solution Salon
SOLUTION SALON HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19.
Please join PHFS for our Solution Salon luncheon where we will explore the following questions:
Why do we have homelessness in America?
What happens to someone when they experience homelessness?
How can we solve this crisis?
Learn the answers to these questions and find out how you can be part of the solution to ending homelessness.
Sponsored by:
Contact Emma@pdxhfs.org with questions.
Family Village Open House
You're invited to tour PHFS' Family Village Campus!
PHFS is proud to open our Family Village Campus to shelter 25 homeless families with children this December. Our Family Village is the first shelter in Oregon featuring trauma-informed design & architecture.
Please join us to celebrate the opening of this innovative new program at one of our community open houses.
You'll have an opportunity to tour our Family Village campus and learn about the elements of trauma-informed design.
These events are free and open to the public. RSVPs encouraged but not required.
PHFS will be welcoming families to shelter on December 16th, after which we will no longer be able to offer tours out of respect for the privacy and dignity of our families.
Family Village Open House
You're invited to tour PHFS' Family Village Campus!
PHFS is proud to open our Family Village Campus to shelter 25 homeless families with children this December. Our Family Village is the first shelter in Oregon featuring trauma-informed design & architecture.
Please join us to celebrate the opening of this innovative new program at one of our community open houses.
You'll have an opportunity to tour our Family Village campus and learn about the elements of trauma-informed design.
These events are free and open to the public. RSVPs encouraged but not required.
PHFS will be welcoming families to shelter on December 16th, after which we will no longer be able to offer tours out of respect for the privacy and dignity of our families.
Save the Date! 2019 Family Reunion!
Friday, October 11, 2019
5:30-9PM
The Loft at 8th Ave
2010 SE 8th Ave,
Portland, OR 97214
Don’t miss the 12th anniversary of the PHFS Family Reunion Fundraiser!
This year’s event will include local Oregon wines, seasonal food by Vibrant Table, family reunion games like plinko and putt-putt golf, fantastic prizes, and a live musical performance! Last year, we raised a record breaking $200,000 for homeless families with children!
Contact Emma@pdxhfs.org if you are interested in attending.
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsor:
Bronze Sponsors:
Additional Supporters:
Solution Salon #3
Please join PHFS for our annual Solution Salon series where we will explore the following questions:
Why do we have homelessness in America?
What happens to someone when they experience homelessness?
How can we solve this crisis?
Learn the answers to these questions and find out how you can be part of the solution to ending homelessness.
Registration is closed.
Solution Salon #2
Please join PHFS for our annual Solution Salon series where we will explore the following questions:
Why do we have homelessness in America?
What happens to someone when they experience homelessness?
How can we solve this crisis?
Learn the answers to these questions and find out how you can be part of the solution to ending homelessness.
Solution Salons are free and open to the public, but space is limited. RSVP early to guarantee your spot. Lunch will be provided.
Holiday Village!
December 14, 2018
3:00-6:00pm
Every year, we a host an event called Holiday Village for all of the families that are living in our shelters. We do holiday crafts, have a visit from Santa, eat cookies and pizza, play games, and the parents even have the opportunity to pick out gifts for their children.
Host a donation drive! Collect items such as toys, slippers, gift cards, wrapping paper, and more! We will work together to create a list of items you and your group are excited to collect. We do ask that you commit to collecting all of the assigned items so we know what to expect, and that all items are new and unwrapped. All gifts need to be delivered to our office (1221 SW Yamhill, Suite 210) by Monday, December 10th. Contact Emma@pdxhfs.org to host a drive!
Volunteer! Build community with families, wrap gifts, build gingerbread houses, and more! Contact Bethany@pdxhfs.org if you’d like to volunteer! Groups and individuals welcome!
Solution Salon #3
Join us for a community discussion about the homelessness and housing crisis happening our community. Take a closer look at the history and causes of family homelessness, learn about PHFS’ evidence-based programs and vision for the future, and ask questions and discuss solutions to this crisis with other concerned community members. These sessions are free and lunch will be provided. RSVP required as space is limited.
Questions? Contact Development Director, Emma Hoyle, at emma@pdxhfs.org.
Solution Salon #2
Join us for a community discussion about the homelessness and housing crisis happening our community. Take a closer look at the history and causes of family homelessness, learn about PHFS’ evidence-based programs and vision for the future, and ask questions and discuss solutions to this crisis with other concerned community members. These sessions are free and food and beer will be provided. RSVP required as space is limited.
Questions? Contact Development Director, Emma Hoyle, at emma@pdxhfs.org.
Solution Salon #1
Join us for a community discussion about the homelessness and housing crisis happening our community. Take a closer look at the history and causes of family homelessness, learn about PHFS’ evidence-based programs and vision for the future, and ask questions and discuss solutions to this crisis with other concerned community members. These sessions are free and lunch will be provided. RSVP required as space is limited.
Questions? Contact Development Manager, Emma Hoyle, at emma@pdxhfs.org.
This Salon is full. We still have availability May 1 and May 15!
Holiday Village
Help Celebrate the Holidays with the PHFS Families!
Every year we host a holiday party for our families who have lived in shelter throughout the year. The event will include gingerbread house making, stocking decorating, a visit from Santa, and more! Parents will even have the opportunity to sneak away and pick out toys for their kids.
Host a Donation Drive!
Collect items such as toys, pajama sets, wrapping paper, and more.
Contact Emma to create your shopping list!
Donations due by December 11th.
Volunteer!
Build community with families, wrap gifts, build gingerbread houses, and more.
Contact Bethany to sign up!
Sign up by December 4th.
10th Annual Family Reunion Fundraiser
Don’t miss the 10th anniversary of the PHFS Family Reunion Fundraiser! Last year, the 2016 Family Reunion Fundraiser made a record-breaking $127,000 to provide support to families experiencing homelessness - all thanks to our amazing supporters! This year's event will include an evening of exciting games like PHFS Plinko, PHFS Putt-Putt Golf, a Scavenger Hunt, A Spinning Wheel, and even more family reunion fun! The evening will also include dinner, drinks, a live auction, and a paddle raise. While this is a time to celebrate the family and to support those families that we serve, we ask that this remain an adult-only event. Thank you for understanding.
Transportation/Parking: Montgomery Park is located at 2701 NW Vaughn Street. Parking is plentiful in the lot in front of the building, and bike parking is available around the side of the building closest to NW 27th Ave. Montgomery Park is also located on TriMet bus lines 15 and 77.
Questions about the event?
Contact Emma Hoyle.
Thank you to our amazing sponsors who make this event possible!
Solution Salon: Affordable Housing
Portland Homeless Family Solutions invites you to join us for our annual Solution Salon discussion series. Take a closer look at the history and causes of family homelessness in Portland and the need for more affordable housing, learn more about PHFS’ Housing First Program, and discuss solutions to this crisis with fellow community members. Lunch will be provided.
RSVP to emma@pdxhfs.org or 503-504-5902.
RSVP required. Space is limited to 30 people per session.
Solution Salon: Affordable Housing
Portland Homeless Family Solutions invites you to join us for our annual Solution Salon discussion series. Take a closer look at the history and causes of family homelessness in Portland and the need for more affordable housing, learn more about PHFS’ Housing First Program, and discuss solutions to this crisis with fellow community members. Lunch will be provided.
RSVP to emma@pdxhfs.org or 503-504-5902.
RSVP required. Space is limited to 30 people per session.
Solution Salon: Affordable Housing
Portland Homeless Family Solutions invites you to join us for our annual Solution Salon discussion series. Take a closer look at the history and causes of family homelessness in Portland and the need for more affordable housing, learn more about PHFS’ Housing First Program, and discuss solutions to this crisis with fellow community members. Lunch will be provided.
RSVP to emma@pdxhfs.org or 503-504-5902.
RSVP required. Space is limited to 30 people per session.