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We create & inspire intergenerational communities for the well-being of foster families & elders.

Bridge Meadows is a unique multi-generational community located in the Portsmouth neighborhood of North Portland where foster youth, adoptive parents and low-income elders - those over 55 - find a true home built with love and the shared vision of a better tomorrow. Children move from the instability of foster care placements to permanent homes and families where they find the stability, caring connections and educational support they need to succeed and recalibrate the trajectory of their lives. Parents receive essential resources and guidance, while elders find safe, affordable housing and an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of families and their children- all while building meaningful social connections that keep their brains and bodies active and healthy. By leveraging the power of place, permanence and purpose, Bridge Meadows helps three generations transform individual vulnerability into collective strength.

10/12/2026

On , we are honored to recognize and remember the lands on which our Portland Metro communities are built - the traditional village sites of the Multnomah, Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Bands of Chinook, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes who have lived, traveled, and thrived along the Columbia River for over 11,000 years.

We also acknowledge that our community in Redmond, Oregon, lies on the traditional lands of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, which include the Wasco, Warm Springs, and Paiute Tribes. We also recognize our newest community in development (Tacoma, WA) is located on the ancestral lands of the Puyallup Tribe.

Indigenous communities have long stewarded these lands, creating seasonal camps and strong communities rooted in the rhythms of the earth. Today, their cultures, traditions, and contributions remain vibrant and vital. ❤️

10/10/2026

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. The World Health Organization (WHO) established this global movement as a call to action to promote mental well-being.

This year's theme, "Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change," is one we feel close to at Bridge Meadows. When children, families, and elders live side by side, we've seen how much it matters to be known, heard, and supported by the people around you.

We believe that connection is a foundation for wellness at every age. That's why we build communities where neighbors show up for one another, and why we're grateful for the trust we’ve built with our residents to help us do this work better.

Today, we encourage you to take a moment to check in on a neighbor, friend, or loved one. And if you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline) anytime.

10/09/2026

We love to celebrate the creativity that lives within our communities. 🎨👩🏻‍🎨🧑‍🎨👨🏽‍🎨

Our B.R.A.G (Bridge Meadows Resident Art Gallery) is a beautuful focal point of our main entrance in North Portland.

This resident gallery demonstrates how art acts as a powerful healing resource and a vital bridge for intergenerational connection.

Adults and youth of all ages routinely gather to create, share skills, and heal through artistic expression. Together, we shape spaces of beauty that everyone can enjoy. ❤️💚💙

10/07/2026

This Thursday, our CEO Derenda Schubert will be part of Generations United's Intergenerational Housing Learning Network webinar, "Bringing Generations Together: Programming in Intergenerational Housing Communities."

🗓️ Thursday, October 8
🕛 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET

Derenda will join leaders from Treehouse Foundation and Vincentian to discuss insights and experiences about what it takes to build connection across generations. 🏡

Register here - the webinar is open to everyone: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MMoXlCXmQtmWwtcbGi_2Cw #/registration

10/05/2026

We are excited to be part of Patrick Lamb's Charlie Brown Christmas, a benefit concert for Bridge Meadows, on Friday, December 4 at 7:30 PM at the Mt. Hood Community College Theatre in .

Grammy-nominated, Billboard-charting saxophonist Patrick Lamb will make a stop on his holiday tour at his alma mater to play Vince Guaraldi's "A Charlie Brown Christmas" as jazz, joined by a legendary band of Portland jazz greats:

🥁 Ron Steen — drums
🎸 Dan Balmer — guitar
🎹 Steve Christofferson — piano
🎻 Ed Bennett — bass

The award-winning Portland Symphonic Girlchoir will join them on stage, and Steve Dunn of KATU News will host the evening.

It's an evening of holiday music the whole family will love, and every dollar of ticket proceeds goes to Bridge Meadows! We hope you'll join us in supporting our mission to build intergenerational communities that enrich the well-being of children, families, and elders.

(Presented by Pacific Lifestyle Homes, hosted at Mt. Hood Community College and underwritten by Mt. Hood Community College Foundation. Sound and production by AK Productions; Produced by Patrick Lamb Productions.)

🎟 Tickets: https://patricklambcharliebrownchristmas.com/

10/03/2026

Sharing some news from across the pond!

Our CEO, Derenda Schubert, and Brian Carleton, Principal of Carleton Hart Architecture PC traveled to Glasgow, Scotland to attend and present at the Generations Working Together Global Intergenerational Congress, where they co-hosted a workshop with Treehouse Foundation and MASS Design Group : "Supporting Intergenerational Connection through Built Environment."

Together, they explored how the spaces we design (down to the smallest details) can bring generations closer together.

And much to our surprise, Bridge Meadows won the Generations Working Together 2026 Excellence Award in Intergenerational Housing, Spaces and Places!

Out of an exceptionally strong pool of nominees from around the world, this honor is one we get to celebrate with our entire community.

Thank you to everyone who makes this work possible! We share this win with all of you. 🏆

10/01/2026

Bridge Meadows and Carleton Hart Architecture PC attended this week's Housing Oregon Conference to co-present "Designing for Belonging and Wellbeing in Intergenerational Communities."

Our Chief Operating Officer, Kira Thorien (Right) and Carleton Hart Architecture's Project Manager and Associate, Melissa Soots, led this informative session to explore how thoughtful design and resident services work together to improve health and connection across generations.

We're grateful for partners like Carleton Hart Architecture who design with us, not just for us. ❤️💚💙

Thank you, Housing Oregon, for inviting us to talk about our mission to build communities designed for belonging. 🏡

09/28/2026

Gala season is here, but for the first time in 20 years, you won't find us in a ballroom this Fall.

Instead, we're choosing to connect with our community in more personal ways and putting our energy where it matters most: growth.

Right now, more than 215 children, parents, and elders call our three intergenerational Bridge Meadows communities home. Next year, will welcome at least 150 more neighbors. 🏘

This Fall, we're inviting you to be part of that legacy; no gala required. A gift of any size helps us get there. Your commitment to thriving, affordable communities of care will transform future generations. ❤💚💙

https://give.bridgemeadows.org/2026

09/22/2026

We thoroughly appreciated being a part of this tour with the Fair Housing Council of Oregon earlier this year.

Now, members of the public are invited to take this informative and thought-provoking mobile study of Portland's hidden history of discrimination.

When: October 27, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Oregon Convention Center, approximately at MLK and Irving St. 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Portland 97232

More information/registration here: https://go.levitate.ai/?s=a84fxZB6p8&source=event.

This bus tour explores how historical housing discrimination has shaped Portland's contemporary urban landscape, featuring oral histories and personal stories from guest presenters.

09/20/2026

Wishing peace to everyone in our Jewish community observing today.

May this Day of Atonement bring reflection and renewal to you and your loved ones . 🕊️

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8502 N Wayland Avenue
Portland, OR
97203

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15039531100

Website

http://www.bridgemeadows.org/

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