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Representatives Bonamici and Dexter visit Outside In

Representatives Bonamici and Dexter visit Outside In

In response to the threat to federal funding streams Outside In and many other organizations utilize to serve underserved communities, Representatives Suzanne Bonamici and Maxine Dexter visited Outside In for a tour and a press conference. Hear from our...

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Outside In Hosts FREE Community Event!

Outside In Hosts FREE Community Event!

Join us for a FREE Outside In Community Open House Event Saturday, October 7 from 11 am – 3 pm Outside In East Clinic – 16144 East Burnside, Portland OR 97233 This open house is a family friendly, fall-themed event. It is designed to showcase Outside In services, most...

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Haven Wheelock Helps Shape Harm Reduction Bill

Haven Wheelock Helps Shape Harm Reduction Bill

Earlier this month, Governor Tina Kotek signed six bills into law targeting Oregon's addiction and mental health crises. Haven Wheelock, Outside In’s Drug Users Health Services Program Supervisor, has advocated for all six bills, and was instrumental in drafting The...

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Outside In Opposes Mayor Wheeler’s Inhumane Camping Ban

Outside In Opposes Mayor Wheeler’s Inhumane Camping Ban

Being unhoused is not a crime. We believe that every human being – regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, or income deserves access to basic healthcare, housing, and education; every human being deserves access to the tools that allow them to thrive.   

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Pardon Our Dust!

Pardon Our Dust!

The sounds of power tools and the smell of fresh construction have been frequent companions for us lately. For the last several months, we’ve been renovating several of our spaces at Outside In. The third floor of our downtown location is part of our transitional...

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Outside In Names Kiku Johnson Executive Director

Outside In Names Kiku Johnson Executive Director

The board of directors and staff at Outside In are thrilled to announce the selection of Kiku Johnson as their next Executive Director. Johnson, who comes to Outside In from the San Francisco Bay Area, boasts 30 years of experience in youth development and responsive...

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No Two Stories Are the Same

No Two Stories Are the Same

Resources help people. With the right support, there are people who will begin to get where they need to go. Dear Friend, I’ve been in wrong situations, where step after step there’s something blocking me—something going wrong. Here at Outside In, I’ve had the right...

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Meet Jay, Christian, and Cameron

Meet Jay, Christian, and Cameron

We felt safe, and we felt like we could be ourselves.Dear Friend, You are a part of our success. You haven’t met us yet, but we’d like to share our story with you, and invite you into our celebration. We’re Jay, Christian, and Cameron—a loving family excited for the...

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Success Stories

Anna

Outside In has been there for me at my lowest, giving me support and strength in my recovery.

Douglas

Since getting treatment, I’m doing much better and starting to give back to the communities I love.

Vonn

All along the way Outside in had my back.

Jay and Christian

Thankfully Outside In is there for us to help navigate healthcare, mental health, childcare, and so much more. Now, our future is looking bright.

Charlize

Outside In has helped make it easy to take care of myself for a change.