Just Compassion Campus
The expanded Just Compassion Shelter & Resource Center opened in March 2025 with 60 beds for adults in Washington County experiencing houselessness.
Thanks to our entire community — from neighbors who donated a few dollars where they could to state representatives who helped secure millions of dollars — Just Compassion opened a 60-bed Shelter & Resource Center for people in Washington County experiencing houselessness.
Overnight guests and visitors can use the Resource Center daily from 7a.m.-7p.m. to meet basic needs like rest, socialization, nutritious food, and showering. They can also access specialized behavioral healthcare and peer support services from Sequoia Mental Health Services, connect with an employment specialist from Urban League of Portland, or start moving toward stable housing with JC's housing liaison — all in one place.
Photos courtesy of The Morrisons.
Let's keep health and housing accessible — together.
With the expansion of the Shelter & Resource Center, our capacity to serve our guests has improved tremendously. From the number of people who can visit to the services available on-site, our work has been transformed.
Let's keep the momentum going.
The second phase of the Just Compassion Campus creates dedicated service space for people who XXX. At around 3,000 square feet, the next building will have offices for individual sessions between participants and mental health specialists, peer support specialists, caseworkers, and other providers; and common areas for activities like peer support groups.
There is no single solution to end houselessness. When our community has a diverse array of support options, our neighbors who need additional support can find appropriate care to effectively exit houselessness. Whether that's through recovery support, behavioral healthcare, or just a secure shelter bed for a few weeks, we want to ensure everyone has the best opportunities possible.
Courtyard Level (Basement/Ground Level)
Level 1 (Hall Blvd)
PHASE 2
Since our inception in 2010, the mission of Just Compassion has been to provide a community-centered response to address the needs of unhoused and marginalized individuals. Whether hosting shelters, providing meals, or offering laundry services, our faithful staff and volunteers have always been committed to extending a helping hand to those who need it most.
While we have come a long way, our efforts to bring compassion and connection throughout Washington County has just begun. We are thrilled to announce the construction of our new Just Compassion Campus! This expansion is thanks in large part to Rep. Dacia Grayber and her team for securing $4 million in funding as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
“Our guiding light in this process was to fund local projects that would provide the most support to those with the greatest need at this time. From supporting transitional housing development to funding food security programs, our offices are proud to have approached this process with equity, care, and compassion in mind. Oregon is on its way back, and as your state legislators we are committed to supporting our districts in transformative and equitable ways as we turn the page on the pandemic.”
Rep. Dacia Grayber on federal COVID funds used to propel human services across Oregon, including the Shelter & Resource Center
Photo courtesy of The Morrisons.