Dignity Village

Dignity Village is a pioneering community in Northeast Portland that has been providing shelter for 60 individuals each night since 2000. As the first Village Model shelter in North America, it operates as a democratically self-governed and self-administered collective, aimed at fostering community and self-empowerment for its members.

Emerging from the streets and parks of Portland, Dignity Village represents a radical approach to ending homelessness, envisioning a sustainable urban village where residents can improve their lives and contribute positively to the wider community. With an emphasis on self-empowerment and dignity, the village offers a refuge from the harsh conditions of homelessness, albeit primarily during the winter months when beds are available.

Generated from the website