Open Door HousingWorks

01/03/2026

We’re starting the year with gratitude. 💚
Thanks to VCA Rock Creek Animal Hospital in helping collect pet food, helping pets stay healthy while their families access critical support.

11/07/2025

Our Open Door HousingWorks team was honored to take part in the Washington County Veterans Stand Down today.
Connecting veterans with housing, health care, employment, and other vital community resources.

Hosted at Sonrise Church, this annual event brings together more than 50 service providers to support those who’ve served our country with the care and respect they deserve.

A big thank-you to Washington County, WorkSource Oregon, Sonrise Church, Nw Natural, and all the incredible partners who made this event possible.
Together, we’re opening doors for veterans in our community.

11/06/2025

“No Place to Grow Old”
Screening & Panel Discussion

A heartfelt thank-you to the Forest Grove City Library and Adult Services Librarian Bob Abbey for leading last night’s No Place to Grow Old screening and panel discussion. 💙

Together, we explored the realities of senior homelessness in Washington County and the ways our community can respond with compassion, creativity, and collaboration.
We’re deeply grateful to our thoughtful panel:
👥 Shawn Cardwell, Executive Director of Forest Grove Foundation
💙 Kim Marshall, Executive Director of Project Homeless Connect Washington County
🏠 Alex Devin, Director of Special Projects at Open Door HousingWorks

Thank you to everyone who attended, asked questions, and continues to support solutions that ensure every senior has a safe place to call home.

📍 Forest Grove City Library — November 5, 2025

11/05/2025

‼️Families across our community are feeling the impact of the shutdown and SNAP disruptions.

Open Door HousingWorks is stepping up—please join us.

🌐 Give online: https://www.odhw.org/

📦 Drop off non-perishables or food gift cards: 34420 SW Tualatin Valley, Hillsboro, OR 97123 (Monday - Friday 8am–3pm)

🚛 Large bulk donation? Call ahead: 503-640-6689

We are a 501(c)(3); donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

11/21/2024

11/19/2024

Today Governor Tina Kotek and Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty joined city and county officials to celebrate the completion of Beaverton's year-round shelter! 🌟

On December 2nd, our shelter will launch, providing a space for 60 individuals and comprehensive support provided by our trauma informed staff and the village that’s involved in creating a shelter system of care.

https://www.kptv.com/2024/11/19/city-beaverton-opens-first-247-homeless-shelter/

11/19/2024

Washington County, the City of Beaverton, Metro, Governor Kotek and Senator Lieber gathered today to mark the grand opening of the Beaverton Shelter. With space for 60 guests, the Beaverton Shelter also includes housing navigation and supportive services from Open Door HousingWorks. This shelter is made possible thanks to the Supportive Housing Services measure, which provided $4.8 million in capital costs and funds ongoing operations at the site.

11/19/2024

The city of Beaverton refurbished a former mattress store into a 60-bed adult homeless shelter with funding pulled together from county, state and federal governments

11/19/2024

The City of Beaverton has opened its first homeless shelter that will be accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.