This Halloween, we're swapping candy for connection.
Dive into our spookiest stories, eerie events, and spine-tingling ways to get involved. No costumes required (but we won't judge if you show up in one).
We don't wait for people to come to us
Most programs ask people to find help. We walk to the corners and the campsites where help is needed instead. No red tape, no waiting for someone to come to a building — just steady presence and supplies, delivered street by street across Portland. Along the way, we also pitch in on street and neighborhood cleanup, keeping the places people live safe, welcoming, and dignified.
One night, costumes, trash, and community
Our first Halloween outreach in Portland is coming soon. Bring a costume, bring the kids, and help us serve our neighbors on the street.
Costume contest
Show up in your best get-up and win a prize. Bragging rights included, no purchase or donation needed.
Bring the tiny monsters
Kid-friendly and supervised. The little ones can help pick up trash and hand out supplies alongside our regular crew.
Over 80 neighbors reached in our first month
We've been on the streets of Portland since day one, listening and learning. Here is what the people we serve have to say about what this work means to them.
They didn't just hand me a bag and walk away. They sat down. Asked my name. Listened to my story. In this city, that's rare. That's real care.
Marcus J.
Portland neighbor, Old Town
The socks. The warm blankets. The way they look you in the eye like a person. That's why I came back to get my friend. They treat everyone the same.
Linda R.
Portland neighbor, Southeast Portland
It's not about the supplies. It's about knowing someone will show up next week, same corner, same kindness. That's what keeps me going.
Darnell W.
Portland neighbor, Northwest Portland
First time someone asked what I needed instead of just assuming. They had a medical kit, granola bars, and a real conversation. I won't forget that.
Elena V.
Portland neighbor, Downtown
Outreach in Portland's Old Town Chinatown
Our team walks the same blocks every week. Here is what street-level care looks like in the neighborhoods we serve.
Beware: these pages may contain excessive amounts of pumpkin spice, ghost stories, and opportunities to make a real difference. Proceed with courage.
From haunted halls to howling good times — join us for a season of frightfully fun outreach. Whether you're here for the thrills or the community, there's a place for you in the dark. 501(c)(3) certified — all donations are 100% tax deductible.
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We share updates from the ground — new outreach routes, resource drives, and stories from the neighborhoods we serve.