Warm hands, open hearts
We bring supplies and conversation to the streets of Portland. See where we've been and where we're headed next.
Look at what we do together
Every photo here is a moment of real care on the streets of Portland. These are our neighbors, and this is how we show up.
Direct-to-camps outreach serving Portland streets
We run supply drops straight to camps and corners — hygiene kits, warm meals, socks, water, and wound care — staffed by volunteers in our branded vests. Every run is shaped by what neighbors tell us they actually need, right where they are. We also organize street and neighborhood cleanups, clearing litter and debris from the blocks and campsites we serve so the people who live there can take pride in a cleaner, safer space.
What our neighbors say about the care they receive
The people we meet on the streets of Portland tell us what matters most. Their words guide every bag we pack and every conversation we have.
They didn't just hand me a sandwich and walk away. They sat down and asked my name. That changed everything about how I felt that day.
Marcus J.
Portland neighbor
The socks and warm blanket came at exactly the right time. It was freezing that night. They remembered me the next week too.
Diane R.
Portland neighbor
I've been on the streets for two years. These are the first people who treated me like a human being instead of a problem to solve.
James K.
Portland neighbor
The Burnside Project needs your help
Your donation goes straight into our supply bags — socks, water, snacks, and wound care for the people we meet on Portland streets.
What news stories don't show about street outreach
We share candid updates from our work in Portland, including what we're learning about the gaps between emergency services and everyday care.