Year-Round Shelter

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Vea el Proyecto de Refugio de Todo el Año en español.

The City of Hillsboro and Washington County are working together to open a new year-round shelter near Winco & Dairy Creek Park in time for the holiday season.

The new, 75-bed pet-friendly facility will provide adults experiencing homelessness with life-saving shelter and support services and connect guests with pathways to long-term housing. Once open, the shelter will be operated by Project Homeless Connect Washington County (PHC).

The shelter project is made possible thanks to use of the property owned by the City of Hillsboro and funding provided by Washington County’s allocation of Metro's Supportive Housing Services Measure as well as state and federal support.

Explore the shelter design.

Community Engagement

Share Feedback on the Draft Neighborhood Plan

Nearby residents and businesses are invited to review and share feedback on the drafted Neighborhood Plan – an agreement made by Project Homeless Connect and Washington County to ensure the shelter location is a supportive neighbor.

The Plan will guide communication and collaborative problem-solving for PHC and close neighbors.

Shelter neighbors were invited to help develop the Plan in September.

Shelter Open House & Tours

Tour the shelter during our open house event!

Thursday, November 13, 4 to 7 pm
315 SW 17th Ave, Hillsboro

August 7 Community Meeting

The City of Hillsboro, Washington County, and PHC invited community members to learn more about the project, get to know PHC, and ask questions during a virtual meeting on August 7.

Spanish interpretation was provided. See the Spanish recording & PowerPoint presentation on Conéctate Hillsboro.

Focus Groups & Survey

The City’s previous community engagement through stakeholder focus groups and a community-wide survey has informed:

  • Plans for the shelter's design, architecture, and amenities

  • Operator selection & qualifications

Ask Us Questions

We're also inviting community members to ask questions and sharing those questions and our responses below.

Timeline for Opening

With an operator on board, construction moving quickly, and a Neighborhood Plan under community review, Hillsboro’s future year-round shelter is expected to welcome its first guests in time for the holiday season!

Request Shelter

Shelter placement is not location-specific and is based on individual needs and current availability.

To get on a waitlist for shelter in Washington County, contact Community Connect at 503-640-3263, visit a day center, or email CommunityConnect@CAOWash.org.

Vea el Proyecto de Refugio de Todo el Año en español.

The City of Hillsboro and Washington County are working together to open a new year-round shelter near Winco & Dairy Creek Park in time for the holiday season.

The new, 75-bed pet-friendly facility will provide adults experiencing homelessness with life-saving shelter and support services and connect guests with pathways to long-term housing. Once open, the shelter will be operated by Project Homeless Connect Washington County (PHC).

The shelter project is made possible thanks to use of the property owned by the City of Hillsboro and funding provided by Washington County’s allocation of Metro's Supportive Housing Services Measure as well as state and federal support.

Explore the shelter design.

Community Engagement

Share Feedback on the Draft Neighborhood Plan

Nearby residents and businesses are invited to review and share feedback on the drafted Neighborhood Plan – an agreement made by Project Homeless Connect and Washington County to ensure the shelter location is a supportive neighbor.

The Plan will guide communication and collaborative problem-solving for PHC and close neighbors.

Shelter neighbors were invited to help develop the Plan in September.

Shelter Open House & Tours

Tour the shelter during our open house event!

Thursday, November 13, 4 to 7 pm
315 SW 17th Ave, Hillsboro

August 7 Community Meeting

The City of Hillsboro, Washington County, and PHC invited community members to learn more about the project, get to know PHC, and ask questions during a virtual meeting on August 7.

Spanish interpretation was provided. See the Spanish recording & PowerPoint presentation on Conéctate Hillsboro.

Focus Groups & Survey

The City’s previous community engagement through stakeholder focus groups and a community-wide survey has informed:

  • Plans for the shelter's design, architecture, and amenities

  • Operator selection & qualifications

Ask Us Questions

We're also inviting community members to ask questions and sharing those questions and our responses below.

Timeline for Opening

With an operator on board, construction moving quickly, and a Neighborhood Plan under community review, Hillsboro’s future year-round shelter is expected to welcome its first guests in time for the holiday season!

Request Shelter

Shelter placement is not location-specific and is based on individual needs and current availability.

To get on a waitlist for shelter in Washington County, contact Community Connect at 503-640-3263, visit a day center, or email CommunityConnect@CAOWash.org.

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