Dignity Village

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THIS SUNDAY!!!
Dignity Village Celebrates 25 Years with Community Birthday Party & Fundraiser.
Portland, OR – September 7, 2025 – Dignity Village, Portland’s pioneering membership-based community providing shelter and empowerment for unhoused neighbors, is proud to announce its 25th Anniversary Birthday Party & Fundraiser on Sunday, September 7, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 9401 NE Sunderland Avenue.
Founded in 2000, Dignity Village was the first community to envision and create the Village Model for shelter—a democratically self-governed, self-operated approach to ending homelessness that has since inspired similar programs across the nation. For 25 years, Dignity Village has provided safe shelter for up to 60 people each night while fostering self-determination, sustainability, and community building.
Dignity Village began as a vision of a better future from people coming out of the doorways and from under bridges, off of Portland’s streets. For 25 years, we’ve proven through practice and research that community-led, self-governed shelter works, especially for long-term unhoused people with multiple barriers to housing—and we’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone with our neighbors, supporters, and friends!
The anniversary celebration will feature:
Live performance by Casey Neill
Meal included with entry ($10 adults, $5 children 10 & under)
Concessions for purchase (slushies, popcorn, cotton candy)
Raffle ($2 tickets), bingo, karaoke, and a horseshoes tournament
A screening of the Dignity Village history video
Stories from founding villagers reflecting on 25 years of impact
A Call for Community Support
Dignity Village is in need of support following government budget cuts to our bus tickets, laundry, hygiene supplies, and the Village’s only staff member. The former staff is currently volunteering their time to maintain critically essential support, but the lack of full-time capacity makes it impossible to fully meet the community’s needs. The Village also needs funds to maintain and repair its aging infrastructure. Proceeds from this fundraiser will help bridge these gaps and ensure that Portland continues to have safe, community-based alternatives to street homelessness.
Join us in celebrating a quarter-century of dignity, resilience, and hope—while helping sustain the future of Dignity Village.
Please be sure to RSVP for the event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FAtinybw9/ and please share with friends!

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