Bridge to belonging, purpose, and stability.

Reentry from incarceration isn’t just a second chance it’s a community commitment.

Harbor of Hope builds coordinated pathways that help people returning from incarceration rebuild their lives with dignity through creative healing, career apprenticeships, and systems support.

What we do

Oregon Harbor of Hope is a community‑rooted bridge for people reintegrating after incarceration, walking beside them with purpose, belonging, and dignity. In partnership with nonprofit allies, our programs cultivate healing and open pathways to employment, leading ultimately to safe housing. Together, we prevent homelessness before it begins and build lasting pathways to hope and shared resilience.

Oregon Harbor of Hope also incubates new nonprofits, programs, and projects with impact, serving as a fiscal sponsor for emerging nonprofits awaiting 501(c)(3) status.

Our Mission

At Harbor of Hope, we believe no one should face aging, reintegration and recovery alone. Many people leaving incarceration, carry the weight of trauma, stigma, and economic instability; without intentional support, too many find themselves on the path toward homelessness. 

We exist to change that trajectory. As a bridge to stability, we walk alongside individuals of all genders impacted by incarceration, offering programs that restore dignity, foster belonging, and create hope. Purpose is essential to rebuilding lives, and our programs provide meaning, skills, and direction. Through compassion, accountability, and opportunity, we help transform second chances into lasting futures.

By focusing on emotional well-being, career development, and secure living, we empower individuals to thrive, communities to grow, and futures to be built on stability and opportunity.

mental health

Providing support and programs that promote emotional well-being, resilience, and personal growth.

employment

Creating pathways to meaningful work through skill-building, mentorship, and career development.

housing stabilization

Helping individuals and families secure safe, stable, and sustainable housing for long-term independence.

programs

Our featured programs are designed to create meaningful pathways toward stability, creativity, and independence. By combining skill development, supportive services, and community-driven solutions, we empower individuals and organizations to build sustainable futures and lasting impact.

Art Inside Out (AIO)

We empower individuals and communities through creative expression, workforce development, housing support, and nonprofit capacity-building. Our programs are designed to create pathways to stability, opportunity, and long-term impact by addressing social, economic, and systemic barriers.

Reentry Apprenticeships

Reentry Apprenticeships provide hands-on job training and mentorship for individuals transitioning back into the workforce. The program focuses on skill development, work readiness, and career pathways that support economic independence and successful reintegration into the community.

Nonprofit Incubation

Nonprofit Incubation supports emerging and early-stage organizations by providing guidance, tools, and infrastructure needed to grow sustainably. Through mentorship and strategic planning, we help nonprofits strengthen their impact and better serve their communities.

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Building Pathways to Stability and Hope

Harbor of Hope is a community-driven organization committed to restoring dignity and creating pathways out of homelessness, incarceration, and instability. Through apprenticeship programs, Safe Rest Villages, and deep partnerships, we connect people to employment, housing, and wraparound support that leads to long-term transformation.

Together with our partners, we focus on practical solutions rooted in lived experience, compassion, and accountability, building stronger individuals and healthier communities

What Your Gift Accomplishes

Your generosity creates measurable, life-changing outcomes. Each contribution helps open pathways to stability by supporting individuals with dignity, opportunity, and long-term care.

Immediate Stability

Donor support provides essential resources such as safe shelter, meals, transportation, and basic needs, helping individuals stabilize and focus on their next steps.

Pathways to Employment

Gifts fund paid apprenticeships, job training, and mentorship that equip participants with real skills, work experience, and confidence to secure sustainable employment.

Long-Term Transformation

Contributions strengthen wraparound services, housing , and partner collaboration, ensuring lasting outcomes for individuals and healthier communities.

Connect With Us and Be Part of the Change

Join Us in Creating Lasting Change.
1616NW 13th Ave,
Portland,
OR 97209

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