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 Outside In is making a difference in our community providing a wide range of health services, supportive housing and much more.Let’s face it – 2021 was a challenging year!  We endured a global pandemic, wildfires, ice storms and civil unrest. Yet our doors at Outside...

Outside In says farewell to Executive Director, Patricia Patrón, and welcomes new Interim Executive Director, Don ReutherThe team at Outside In would like to express our deep appreciation to Patricia Patrón for her outstanding leadership and countless contributions...

Our housing program helps to create a space for lasting change: 93% of participants in Outside In’s housing program go on to secure permanent, stable housing“What are your goals? How can we help you achieve those goals?”  These are questions asked of every young...

Outside In's Executive Director, Patricia Patrón, recently sent a thank you email to our agency's financial supporters.  This email included the short video below and our latest Impact Report, with data, pictures, and stories that demonstrate the difference Outside In...

Tess Anawalt Welcomed as Development Director "I feel fortunate to work in a space where, every day, I can be inspired both by the courage of our clients and the strength of the conviction of our donors to support our clients’ needs. I am excited to continue to...

Outside In is now offering low-barrier, comprehensive reproductive health services at our East Portland Clinic!We are so excited to announce that our East Portland Clinic is now a certified Reproductive Health Clinic with the State of Oregon! This program is dedicated...

“There are as many ways to interact with gender identity as there are people.”  ~River Green, Outside In Medical Assistant Gender-affirming care is built into all of our health services at Outside In. But what is gender-affirming care, and what does it look like...

Outside In is now offering low-barrier, accessible pediatric services at our East Portland Clinic!We are so excited to have expanded our services and to now be offering pediatric services at our East Portland Clinic, located at 16144 E Burnside St, in the Rosewood...

I got into social work because I felt like no one took me seriously as an adolescent, and I wanted to be an adult who supported young folks. ~Lindsay Hyland, Outside In Housing ManagerWe have a new Housing Manager for our transitional housing program here at Outside...

I wanted independence and stability. I wanted to belong. I found Outside In.Dear Friend, When you have a sickle cell anemia crisis, you feel like your blood and bones are on fire. I was a junior in high school, what happened to me was out of my control. After time in...