Beacon Village

04/06/2026

Beacon Village may be forced to close.

Multnomah County is facing an $87 million budget deficit, and the Homeless Services Division has recommended significant cuts—including the closure of several shelters and the loss of nearly 700 beds.

Beacon Village is currently among those recommended for closure, despite representing less than 1% of the County’s budget gap.

Over the past several weeks, we’ve taken action—reaching out to County leadership and activating advocacy efforts. Many of you have already written letters, and we’re encouraged to share that the Board is taking a second look at the recommendation. Your voices are being heard.

Beacon Village is more than a shelter. It’s a place where people find stability, experience healing, and take meaningful steps toward transformation, long-term housing and independence—all within a supportive neighborhood community. We believe decision-makers need to hear directly from those who have seen this impact firsthand.

We are asking for your help.

Would you take a few minutes to write a short letter sharing why Beacon Village matters to you—and why it should remain part of the County’s response to homelessness?

You might reflect on:
• The importance of a compassionate, community-based shelter
• The transformation you’ve seen, or believe is possible
• The role Beacon Village plays in our neighborhood and broader community

As you write, we encourage you to reflect our values: compassion, kindness in communication, and generosity of spirit.

Please send your letter to [email protected].

This week is especially important. The County is actively reviewing community input ahead of its April 16 deliberations, and letters submitted now will have the greatest impact.

Thank you for standing with Beacon Village. Your support at this moment truly matters.

01/01/2026

We loved hosting Portland City Council Vice President, Tiffany Koyama Lane at Beacon Village this month and sharing how our programming has achieved a 78% shelter-to-housing placement rate over the past year. We were all inspired by her passion and her commitment to this vital work! Check out her newsletter article about her visit with us.

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12/07/2025

Hello friends of Beacon Village! Let's come together for another year of spreading joy and cheer to our participants this holiday season. We're looking for donations to make this year's celebration even more special, including stocking stuffers, delicious treats, bingo prizes, and volunteers to help with decorating and logistics. Your cash donations will also help us fill in the gaps. Thank you for your support!
Feel free to send DM with any questions or suggestions!

Cara Rothe, Executive Director

11/27/2025

Beacon Village is excited to head into our 5th year of serving the community. Thanks to our community partners, neighbors, volunteers, board, and staff, we have exceeded every Homeless Services Department (HSD) target for success this year! Our phenomenal successes are propelling us into a bright future.

Because of the good work we have done together, we are poised to take bold, enthusiastic steps forward. Now is the perfect time for you to engage in our mission, as we serve even more individuals and continue refining our highly successful programming. 2026 is shaping up to be the most transformative year yet at Beacon Village as we strategically leverage every resource and build upon the strengths that make us unique.

By making a gift anytime between now and on Tuesday, December 2nd, you’ll help us unlock additional prize-grant funding. Every single gift — no matter the size — strengthens our ability to continue to provide a compassionate, supportive shelter for our neighbors on the street who are ready to transform their lives and establish roots in their community.

What: Support Beacon Village during

When: Now thru Tuesday, December 2nd

Where: Give Online Today @ https://givingtuesday.mightycause.com/organization/Beacon-Village

Giving is a huge first step; you can multiply your impact by sharing Beacon Village’s mission of hope with those in your circle. This can include sharing this post on your social media accounts. Your voice helps expand our circle of people who care and are passionate about helping our neighbors on the street.

Thank you for standing with our villagers and for believing in the work we’re doing together. Your kindness and generosity help make Beacon Village a place of stability, healing, and transformation.

https://beaconvillagepdx.org/

10/31/2025

The Beacon Village Staff and Board Members are excited to meet you on Saturday. Join us on Saturday, the 1st, 10:30am to 12pm, as we celebrate 4 years of serving our community.

09/03/2024

"Another article stating what we have been seeing for over two years. We are grateful for our Montavilla Neighbors, businesses, and our many volunteers who help Beacon Village assist individuals as they move towards a life of hope and independence." - Cara Rothe, Executive Director

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05/20/2024

Beacon Village Is Hiring!

We are seeking a Village Coordinator to join our team here at Beacon Village. Check out the job description on our website at https://beaconvillagepdx.org/jobs.

Join us as we build homes and create communities throughout Portland. Open Position - Village Coordinator   Role Description The Village Coordinator is responsible for managing the physical and cultural upkeep of the village itself. This will include but not be limited to: scheduling and running cu...

12/05/2023

12/05/2023

Greetings everyone! It's been a while since we've said hi on this page. We are reaching out with an opportunity to help our unhoused neighbors this winter.

Beacon Village is holding a warm blanket drive. You can drop off any blankets (washed and bagged up) at the Beacon Village offices which are located in the basement of the BUCC (621 NE 76th Avenue).

Any and all blankets will be appreicated. Staff will plan to distribute them where needed.

Thank you for your help!

12/14/2022

Join us in supporting our unhoused community where they are with the Beacon Village Lunch Program!

The Beacon Village Lunch Program creates trust and community with unhoused people by offering food and respect via daily lunches delivered where they are most needed. This trust accelerates the likelihood of moving recipients into transitional housing at places like Beacon Village. Once in a transitional community, people can get the support they need to get jobs and places to live.

The bottom has fallen out of the funding sources previously used by this meal program. The Oregon Food bank has eliminated the "dock and shop" program, and the City of Portland reduced resources previously used by Beacon Village. Food donations from food retail are harder to come by as the needs in the city have increased.

We need help to fund the lunch program.
Operating five days a week, the lunch program provides over 3,000 hot meals annually, offers an additional 6,250 cold lunches each year, and, most importantly, creates a community that breeds trust and positive change in the city of Portland.

Whatever you can contribute is tax deductible will be put into direct use.

Use this link to learn more!

Creating Community Through LUNCH!

04/11/2022

Trust or not to Trust