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 Experience the power of music and healing at the Oregon Symphony’s Lullaby Project concert! The Lullaby Project, in partnership with the Oregon Symphony, features original lullabies written by parents receiving services at Path Home. These parents, navigating the journey from homelessness to stability, created songs full of love, hope, and resilience — and now, they’ll be brought to life by the Symphony. Join us in celebrating their voices, their strength, and the beauty of connection through music.  Get your tickets:  https://lnkd.in/ghj9p22p  Tuesday, May 13th 2025 @ 6:30 PM  Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall #LullabyProject #PathHomePDX #OregonSymphony #CommunityThroughMusic #HopeInHarmony

Housing First Works! It is a proven solution to end homelessness—for good. Shelter services are a band-aid We need long-term solutions—not more short-term fixes. It doesn’t mean housing only. Mental health care, recovery, & employment services follow or are adjacent to housing placement. Housing First is working elsewhere… Homeless Population Change between ‘15 & ‘23 Point in time counts: Houston: 30% Decrease Milwaukee: 30% Decrease What it Takes in Portland: Build affordable and supportive housing Fund wraparound services Improve data and track outcomes Align systems—housing, health, justice Push for political action and funding The bottom line: Housing First is effective. It’s cost-efficient. And it centers human dignity. Let’s stop managing homelessness. Let’s start ending it! Read The Welcome Home Coalition’s policy brief to local leaders for more info: https://lnkd.in/gxy65jqS #HousingFirst #EndHomelessness #PathHome #PortlandSolutions

Want to know what’s really happening behind the scenes at Path Home? Our newsletter shares the realities of family homelessness in Portland and the solutions we’re building—from trauma-informed support to system-level advocacy. We highlight our team’s innovation, community partnerships, and the structural shifts needed for lasting change. It’s also where you’ll hear about ways to take action and stay informed. 📬 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gS8VyEed #PathHomePDX #HousingSolutions #NonprofitLeadership #SystemsChange #BehindTheScenes #NewsletterSignup

Hello Path Home community! Our Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024 is now live! Some highlights: 📊 Across all services: 👨👩👧👦 604 families served across all Path Home programs 💞 1,545 individuals supported — over 50% were children 🚪➡️🏡 98% of families moved into housing from Family Village Shelter 🏠 93% of families maintained stable housing long-term Visit https://lnkd.in/g78ZFb7e for our full report! #pathhomepdx #housingfirst #SupportNotStigma #EndFamilyHomelessness #HousingIsHealing #familyvillage #solutionstohomelessness

THANK YOU for Making Our Family Reunion Fundraiser Unforgettable! To everyone who showed up, sponsored, shared, donated, and believed in our mission—thank you. Because of you, our Family Reunion Fundraiser wasn’t just a gathering—it was a powerful celebration of dignity, resilience, and community. Whether you were in the room with us, helped spread the word, or supported from afar, you made an impact. From a moving Lullaby Project Performance, to games and laughter and a heartfelt video highlighting the story of Tyalor and Trina, previous Goose Hollow Residents—every moment was made possible by this incredible community. Watch Taylor and Trina’s video on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gQjRKQFs Together, we’re building a future where every family has the support they need to stay housed and thrive. #ThankYou #PathHome #FamilyReunion2025 #HousingFirst #CommunitySupport #Dignity A huge thank you to our sponsors: Lightening Wolf Designs Stoel Rives LLP Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. Carleton Hart Architecture PC Dunn Carney LLP Elliott, Powell, Baden & Baker Inc. Walsh Construction Co. NW Natural Heritage Bank NW Moss Adams Planet Argon Philanthropy Studio LLC Lara Media and an additional thanks to: Summit Truck Body Drawbridge Innovations LLC TaylorSmith Sustainable Construction AND ALL OF OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS 👏

Did you catch Brandi Tuck yesterday on Think out Loud on OPB!?

Time is Running Out! March 31st is your last day to RSVP for Path Home’s Family Reunion Fundraiser—and we want YOU there! Where: Castaway Portland When: April 3rd | 5:00–7:30 PM This unforgettable evening is all about community, connection, and impact. You’ll: Be moved by a visual storyteller exploring the Path Home principle: dignity. Engage with fellow supporters in a night of celebration and giving. Play fun games for a chance to win incredible prizes! Exciting Prizes Include: Cozy Coastal Getaway – Powell’s Books, Tillamook Creamery, and a Sackcloth & Ashes blanket! Oregon Symphony Date Night – Symphony tickets + $100 to Mother’s Bistro! Arts & Eats for Two – Theater tickets + ¿Por Qué No?! gift card! Family Fun Day – OMSI & Hopscotch tickets for an immersive adventure! Go for Gold with Our Exclusive Raffle! YOU could win: Ultimate Timbers Fan Experience – Premium seats, exclusive club access, and post-game donuts! Willamette Valley Wine Weekend – Luxury overnight stay + private winery tours & tastings! Don’t miss your chance to win big while making a real impact for families on their journey home. https://lnkd.in/gzzPNBNM P.S. Did you catch Brandi, our executive director, on the news yesterday? Check it out and hear all about this event and the impact Path Home makes on family homelessness! https://lnkd.in/gyGeJAFn We can’t wait to celebrate with you! #PathHome #FamilyReunionFundraiser #DignityForAll A huge thank you to our sponsors: Lightning Wolf Designs Stoel Rives LLP Maul Foster & Alongi Carleton Hart Architecture PC Dunn Carney LLP Elliott, Powell, Baden & Baker Inc Walsh Construction Co. NW Natural Heritage Bank Moss Adams Careers Planet Argon Philanthropy Studio Lara Media Services LLC.

Who else is loving this sunshine!? Doesn’t this make you want to snuggle up as the beams of light hit you just right with a cup of tea and a book? So relaxing and beautiful! We hope the families that stay at Family Village can feel that same cozy feeling here. Did you know? An important feature of trauma informed design that we incorporate is creating a sense of abundance and strong connection to nature through real plants both indoors and out, using natural materials and allowing in abundant light! For more on trauma informed design here at Path Home visit bit.ly/TIDesign

The hidden crisis of family homelessness is growing. A recent NYT article highlights what we see every day at Path Home—many families experiencing homelessness remain invisible, excluded from critical housing assistance simply because they don’t fit narrow federal definitions of homelessness. Parents working full-time jobs are still unable to afford stable housing. Families are left to couch-surf, sleep in cars, or crowd into motels—yet they don’t “count” in official homelessness statistics. And now, as funding for critical safety net services is at risk of being eliminated, families on the edge of homelessness have even fewer resources to turn to. Now is the time to double down. Support organizations like Path Home that are on the front lines, filling the gaps where policies fall short. Your support ensures families have the stability, dignity, and housing they deserve. Read our blog here: https://lnkd.in/g2Qxmb7a... where you can also find the NY Times article linked Want to support our work? Join us at our Family Reunion Fundraiser in April: https://lnkd.in/ggXeSHFG #HousingFirst #Dignity

Don't forget!! ✨ Celebrate 30 Years of Path Home! ✨ For three decades, Path Home has been a place of compassion, hope, and dignity—ensuring every family has the support, stability, and respect they deserve. Now, we invite you to celebrate this milestone with us at our Family Reunion Fundraiser on Thursday, April 3 rd, at Castaway in NW Portland at 5:00pm! 🎶 A Night of Connection & Inspiration 🎶 Hear the powerful journey of a Path Home family, whose story began at our original Goose Hollow Family Shelter. Experience the magic of a tender lullaby, Flower, Love of My Life played on Kalimba, an African finger piano. Created through Path Home’s partnership with the Oregon Symphony’s Lullaby Project, this song is a tribute to love, resilience, and the dreams parents hold for their children. Enjoy delicious food, drinks, and great conversation with fellow supporters. Try your luck at the Golden Key Raffle—with incredible prizes like Timbers tickets, a cozy coastal getaway, and more! 💛 We can't wait to see you there!! 📅 When: Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 5-7:30 PM 📍 Where: Castaway, NW Portland 🎟️ Tickets are going fast—grab yours today! https://rb.gy/bjhlqn #PathHomePDX #FamilyReunion #Dignity #EveryFamilyDeservesAHome Thank you sponsors: Lightning Wolf Designs @stoelrivesllp Maul Foster Alongi @cha_pdx @dunncarneylaw @epbbportland @walshbuilds @nwnaturalgas @heritagebanknw @mossadamscareer @planetargon Philanthropy Studio @laramedia