On this episode of Out of the Streets of Portland, we speak with Elijah, who is one of the site managers for the Menlo Park Safe Rest Village in East Portland.
Menlo Park Village came about through extensive collaboration and cooperation of the city of Portland and Multnomah County, and is run by the grassroots organization Cultivate Initiatives. It’s a village-style shelter with individual sleeping pods, outdoor gathering spaces and pet areas, as well as kitchen, shower and laundry facilities on site. Accessing a safe and supportive shelter can be a critical part of many people’s journey from homelessness back into stability. Within the shelter environment, staff provide safety, empowerment, connection to services, and community support to ensure a transformative experience for all participants.
Out of the Streets of Portland is a podcast by the Joint Office of Homeless Services focused on sharing the stories of people who are currently or formerly homeless in our community, and the services available to help people move out of homelessness and back into housing.
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