JOIN exists to support the efforts
of homeless individuals and families to make successful and
sustainable transitions off the street. JOIN was founded in
1992 to bridge the gap between homeless and housed members
of our community. As homeless people shared their wisdom and
experiences with us, they sparked an evolution in JOIN’s program
emphasis towards outreach services to homeless individuals
who remain outside the traditional system and on the street.
The provision of these services is grounded in an innovative
blend of harm reduction and mutual relationships that emphasizes
strengths rather than deficits. JOIN’s vision is to create
a community where homelessness is a short-term circumstance
and not a long-term or chronic condition. Our operational
priority is to rapidly re-house homeless individuals and families
and stabilize them in their new homes.
Our effort is directed at every individual and family who is currently sleeping on the street, whether under the bridge, on the loading dock, or in a car. Service provision is not dependent upon age, gender, ethnicity, specific diagnosis, or identifiable issue. We work with all people who find themselves homeless and on the street. JOIN's efforts are focused on the City of Portland, as represented by each of the 5 precincts of the Portland Police Bureau.
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