Dear neighbors,
During this last winter storm 344 of our neighbors found warmth and safety at our severe weather shelters. But with increasingly dangerous conditions settling over our region, we anticipate that many more people will need these warming resources over the next few nights and days. Please share widely with your neighbors.
Severe weather shelters remain open today, Monday, Jan. 15, through Tuesday, Jan. 16 at noon.
Multnomah County warming shelters are seeking community volunteers immediately and in the coming days. Anyone is encouraged — especially people who have volunteered before and those with experience in human services and health-related settings — to join us.
Multnomah County Press Release: Care for When it’s Cold: https://www.multco.us/care-when-its-cold (updated Jan 15)
Warming Shelter Flier: English | Spanish
The warming shelters open are:
- Imago Dei Church, 1302 S.E. Ankeny St., Portland(link is external), operated by Multnomah County
- Charles Jordan Community Center, 9009 N. Foss Ave., Portland(link is external), operated by Multnomah County
- Ascension Catholic Church: 743 S.E. 76th Ave., Portland(link is external), operated by Multnomah County
- Salvation Army: 5325 N. Williams Ave., Portland(link is external), operated by Multnomah County
- Market Street Shelter, 120 S.E. Market St., Portland(link is external), operated by All Good Northwest
- Cook Plaza: 19421 S.E. Stark St., Gresham(link is external), operated by Cultivate Initiatives
- Friendly House: 1737 N.W. 26th Ave., Portland(link is external), operated by Do Good Multnomah
- Powell Shelter, 7332 S.E. Powell Blvd., Portland(link is external), operated by Transition Projects
- Freedom Foursquare Church: 660 S.E. 160th Ave., Portland, OR 97233(link is external), operated by Multnomah County
- Multnomah County East Building, 600 N.E. 8th St., Gresham,(link is external) operated by Multnomah County
- State of Oregon Building, 800 N.E. Oregon St., Portland(link is external), operated by State employees
Other volunteer opportunities:
- Salvation Army (North Portland)
- Ascension Church (Southeast Portland)
- CRITICAL STAFFING NEED: Freedom Foursquare Church (Southeast Portland)
- CRITICAL STAFFING NEED: First Christian (Downtown Portland)
- Multnomah County East Building (Gresham)
- NEW: State of Oregon Office Building (Northeast Portland)
- Imago Dei (Southeast Portland)
- Information only: Community partners are staffing additional warming shelters at Cook Plaza, Friendly House and a site on Southeast Powell.
Logistics Support: The Logistics Staff role can work in the supply warehouse in Northeast Portland, install protective floor coverings in shelters, deliver and pick up materials, and more. Shifts on Tuesday (for driving materials) and Wednesday (for demobilization) are still open.
Passenger Transportation: The three roles in the Passenger Transportation Unit (Driver, Partner-Navigator, Dispatcher) work together to help community members who need a ride to a County warming resource get there safely.
Behavioral Health Specialists (multiple sites): Those who meet the Behavioral Health Specialist requirements can help create a safe and supportive environment for all guests and staff. You can also see all available shift opportunities from this All Positions/Sites Landing Page.