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Farewell to Heather Brown

Farewell to Heather Brown

Best wishes to Heather Brown, Outside In's Youth Services DirectorWe are sending gratitude, love, and best wishes to Heather Brown, Outside In’s Youth Services Director, who retired earlier this month after 23 years of service to Outside In – and to youth experiencing...

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Advocate to Protect Trans Youth

Advocate to Protect Trans Youth

Trans rights are human rights. Take action today to protect transgender youth across the nation.There are currently over 80 pieces of legislation being considered across the country that would harm transgender people - and transgender youth, especially. While we...

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How YOU Can Support the Asian American Community

How YOU Can Support the Asian American Community

Your voice matters! Here are some resources for you to learn and take action to support our Asian American community. The violence of the past month has been weighing heavily on our hearts. We grieve for the lives lost in Atlanta and Boulder, and we grieve for the...

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Welcome Kathleen Carter, our new Health Services Director

Welcome Kathleen Carter, our new Health Services Director

Welcome to Outside In, Kathleen!We are so excited for you to meet Kathleen Carter, Outside In's new Health Services Director. Kathleen wanted to share some introductory words with all of you! Hi everyone! My name is Kathleen Carter, and I am so excited to be joining...

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Hepatitis C Information and Treatment at Outside In

Hepatitis C Information and Treatment at Outside In

Hepatitis C can be treated!Hepatitis C Information and Treatment What is Hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C can range from a mild illness lasting a few months to a serious, long-term illness.   Hepatitis C...

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Advocate to Extend the Eviction Moratorium in Oregon

Advocate to Extend the Eviction Moratorium in Oregon

Help Outside In advocate for eviction protection and renter assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. UPDATE: The eviction moratorium has been extended in Multnomah County to July, 2021. The Oregon state legislature is meeting on Monday, December 21st for a special...

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Messages of Gratitude from Outside In’s Staff

Messages of Gratitude from Outside In’s Staff

I am so grateful to walk into work and know that I am home.2020 has been quite the year, often full of heartbreak, loneliness, discomfort, fear, loss, and discouragement (some might even say – a dumpster fire of a year!). And yet – we so often hear Outside In staff...

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Outside In’s Holiday Wish List

Outside In’s Holiday Wish List

 Help us ensure that every young person at Outside In receives a gift for the holidays.Outside In is committed to offering community and support to the homeless youth we work with. Together we can help homeless youth know they are cared for and valued. Our goal is to...

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Success Stories

Anthony

As a patient at Outside In, the dignity, compassion, and respect that I was shown by staff truly had a lasting impact on me and directly resulted in me wanting to get involved in helping my community.

Shay

Outside In made me want to be around excellence. Outside In shaped me. It taught me how to be kind to people less fortunate.

River

When I came out as trans and reached out to the community for help, everyone had something good to say about Outside In.

Rei

Through these connections I was able to get into school and graduate as a Certified Medical Assistant

Jason

Through Outside In’s guidance and support, I was in my own apartment completely self-sufficient within a week.

Anna

If you met me today, you might never imagine I spent countless nights sleeping under the Burnside Bridge.

Ollie

I wanted independence and stability. I wanted to belong. I found Outside In.

Courtney

Housing at Outside In is so much more than a roof over your head. The staff is helpful and amazing. They were always there for us anticipating our needs. Finally, we weren’t hungry anymore and we were safe.

Ramad

I feel safe at Outside In. I love Outside In people. How they love us, care for us. The wonderful and fresh food, the health care, the accommodations, the hospitalities. People talking to me, listening to me. Changing lives. It is a great moment.

Adrianna

By the time I was 17, I didn't trust anybody...except Outside In. The staff took my concerns seriously, and took a holistic approach. They protected me.