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We had a bit of an early Halloween celebration yesterday at the Roseway Motel Shelter! Staff put together a huge variety...
10/15/2026

We had a bit of an early Halloween celebration yesterday at the Roseway Motel Shelter!

Staff put together a huge variety of sweets (scroll to see the "graveyard pudding" that folks were particularly excited about) and homemade soups and chili to get in the fall spirit and just for fun. A few staff and participants got into costume, too — think of it as a trial run for the real day later this month...thank you Boo Good staff for a fun time!

10/13/2026

Next month, Do Good is hosting its annual Veterans Day Benefit — an event to raise money that supports Veterans like Larry, who Do Good guided to permanent housing last year through our Veteran Grant Per Diem program.

Larry's journey includes a commitment to give back and work with Veterans like himself who needed like-minded support during tough times. During times of financial uncertainty, we look to you all — our community — to help us fill the gaps and make sure programs supporting folks like Larry can remain open.

Join us on November 12th for a night of celebration of 2026's successes and reflection on our biggest challenges. There will be amazing food, speakers to learn from, and opportunities to bid on some very unique prizes and vacation packages — all proceeds will go toward supporting Do Good programs.

"(Do Good) helped me get myself together man. I was learning about myself, about hereditary trauma. If it hadn't been for them, I wouldn't have gotten that education. When somebody's helping me, I want to give back. That's why I became a peer support specialist." — Larry, U.S. Army Veteran and former Do Good participant

Great leadership begins with humility and open communication. In our shelters, we aim to incorporate as many perspective...
10/08/2026

Great leadership begins with humility and open communication. In our shelters, we aim to incorporate as many perspectives as possible to make sure participants are heard and cared for in a way that is tailored specifically to them.

Heidi often gets to work each day as early as 4:30am to make sure she had time to touch base with overnight staff. She reserves time for regular 1-on-1 meetings with every member of her team.

“You get extra perspective on staff and the folks who are coming in at night. I try to make changes based on what works and what isn’t working,” Heidi said. “I want to listen to what the whole team has to say.”

The weather is cooling, the leaves are changing, and that means Do Good's Veterans Day Benefit is right around the corne...
09/30/2026

The weather is cooling, the leaves are changing, and that means Do Good's Veterans Day Benefit is right around the corner. On November 12th, we're rallying to raise money to support our houseless neighbors and Veterans working to meet their housing goals. Our fundraiser — tickets are at the link in our bio — comes at a critical time: with houselessness rates in Multnomah County at an all-time high, and as millions of dollars in budget cuts challenge the scope of our work.

The event is a night to hear stories from our staff and participants, a time to eat, drink and meet like-minded community as we enter the season of gratitude. PLUS: lots of opportunities to win prizes and exclusive trips across the Northwest and beyond! All proceeds will go toward supporting Do Good's programs.

Discounted early bird tickets are available online at www.dogoodbenefit.org. We hope to see you there and appreciate your support!

In case anybody is keeping track, there is a self-proclaimed "Do Good King of Dominos." His name is Ed, (middle) a parti...
09/29/2026

In case anybody is keeping track, there is a self-proclaimed "Do Good King of Dominos." His name is Ed, (middle) a participant at the Thayer Family Foundation Veterans Shelter.

Table games are regular at Thayer, where a strong sense of community among staff and participants is critical to the shelter's abstinence-based recovery model. Ed jokes that dominoes is a productive way for him to let out frustration via playful trash talk with Nancy, a Veteran Peer Support Specialist (right). It's the strength of these relationships that helps Nancy and other staff make sure participants are getting the most out of their time with us, and that their next steps are the right ones.

(P.S. How do we know Ed is as good as he says he is? Well, our account admin just spent an hour losing repeatedly to him)

Do you or a Veteran you know have questions about your Veteran status and services available to you? One of the best fir...
09/22/2026

Do you or a Veteran you know have questions about your Veteran status and services available to you?

One of the best first steps is to attend weekly SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) Screenings! With today's opening of the new VA Community Resource and Referral Center, there is another place in Portland for these events: every Wednesday at 10a.m. at 1919 SE Belmont Street, Portland, OR 97214.

The weekly events, also known as "Veteran Orientations" are jointly hosted by Transition Projects and typically have representatives from Do Good and other support organizations to answer questions about eligibility for benefits, referrals to shelters, setting up mailing addresses and more.

Weekly screenings also continue Tuesdays from 9a.m. to 1p.m. at 1115 SW 11th Ave in Portland. The Mt. Scott Office at 7916 SE Foster Rd (Unit 104) also provides regular walk-in consultations Tuesdays thru Fridays between 10a.m. and 2p.m.

Call 503-808-1256 to learn more or schedule a visit and please spread the word!

At the core of our region's houselessness crisis is one major issue: affordability. This is Esteletta, commonly known as...
09/17/2026

At the core of our region's houselessness crisis is one major issue: affordability.

This is Esteletta, commonly known as "Mrs. E." At 72, she fell into houselessness for the first time in her life when a dangerous situation with new neighbors forced her to move out of her apartment of 13 years. What she learned was that her monthly social security and disability pay no longer came close to helping her afford a one-bedroom apartment, or even a studio.

Mrs. E — a feisty self-advocate and former teen mother who raised 2 successful children here in Portland — was in shock to realize she'd been priced out of her simple life in the only city she's ever called home.

"I didn't know anything, I didn't know how any of the systems worked and I didn't know where to go," she said.

After brief stints living outside, with family, and staying at City overnight shelters last year, Mrs. E got connected to long-term shelter at Do Good's Arbor Lodge Shelter, and then her own room at the Stark Street Motel Shelter. Thankfully, she's now on track for a new studio apartment after spending several months on waitlists — a frustrating pattern that's been very common for many of our elderly participants.

Mrs. E's story is one we're seeing more and more in our shelters: elderly people on fixed incomes being left behind.

This year, houselessness rates in Multnomah County reached all-time highs, all while our region has lost millions of dol...
09/15/2026

This year, houselessness rates in Multnomah County reached all-time highs, all while our region has lost millions of dollars to combat this trend. It’s in moments like these when we look to our community. We’re inviting you — at the link in our bio — to join the ranks in tackling Do Good’s ambitious, radical goal: to flip the script and put an end to Veteran houselessness.

On November 12th, we’re gathering for a night of reflection, a celebration of our successes so far, and to lay out a vision for what’s next. Come prepared to be inspired by the people behind this incredible work, dig in to an incredible meal, and to offer your enthusiasm and courage in a time of intense challenge.

Tickets include a farm-to-table dinner, local drinks, and chances to bid on dozens of unique experiences and travel packages. Discounted tickets are available through October 31st, so get them quick!

Reserve your seat here: https://bit.ly/3T6iDac

Solving homelessness won’t happen overnight. But every donation we receive on November 12th goes toward supporting somebody in your community who needs a hand.

09/10/2026

Our next permanent housing program just took a huge step toward opening.

In partnership with Home First Development and Oregon City-based Beaudin Construction, Do Good is developing a 22-unit affordable housing community for Veterans. Each unit was built off-site at Blazer Industries in Aumsville, Oregon, before being delivered to the site and assembled in August.

This innovative approach of modular construction allows the project to move more efficiently toward completion, bringing new affordable homes for Veterans to the community of Southeast Portland.

The Paul Edwards Building is expected to open in December 2026. We will keep you updated on how it’s turning out!

Our role as advocates at Permanent Supportive Housing sites can require a "Swiss Army Knife-like" approach. Some folks n...
09/04/2026

Our role as advocates at Permanent Supportive Housing sites can require a "Swiss Army Knife-like" approach. Some folks need help navigating complicated VA paperwork, others need help scheduling their appointments, and some folks just need someone to talk to. That type of flexible advocacy can be essential to helping formerly housleess Veterans and civilians alike readjust to having housing and making sure they keep it.

Do Good staffers like Grant are perfect examples of how our role as advocates can help alleviate barriers folks might continue to face once they find housing.

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