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The mission of HomeShare Oregon is to expand access to affordable housing through home sharing.
Portland, OR — December 12, 2025 — HomeShare Oregon/HomeShare Online, a nonprofit dedicated to culturally normalizing homesharing, today announced that it will temporarily suspend operations due to an unexpected and significant funding shortfall.
For the past four years, HomeShare Oregon has served the community by connecting individuals through safe, values-aligned homesharing. Despite strong program outcomes and continued demand, the organization has recently faced financial challenges that make continued operations unsustainable at this time.
“This was an incredibly difficult decision,” said Savenia Falquist of HomeShare Oregon. “Our team has worked tirelessly to secure the resources needed to maintain our services. However, the current funding gap prevents us from operating at the level of safety, stability, and integrity that our community deserves. This pause will allow us to reorganize, pursue new funding opportunities, and chart a responsible path forward.”
Subscription Notice:
During this suspension, participants with active HomeShare Online subscriptions may choose to cancel their subscription at any time. Additionally, the HomeShare Online team will proactively review and cancel all active subscriptions over the next week to ensure no charges occur while services are paused.
Looking Ahead:
If HomeShare Oregon receives the funding needed to resume operations, the organization will follow up in the new year with participants and partners to share next steps.
✨This season reminds us how meaningful it is to open our doors and our hearts.❤️
Homesharing reflects that spirit.
It turns unused space into support, connection, and a practical way for people to help one another.
As we move through the holidays, we’re grateful for every person considering homesharing—whether as a home provider or a home seeker—and for the simple ways it brings stability and community into people’s lives.
12/10/2025
It starts the same way for so many Oregonians: a spare room, a rising cost of living, or the search for a safe place to land. And then—something shifts.
Stephen arrived in Oregon with hope but no real options. Every place he could afford felt unsafe or unstable. Then he found HomeShare Oregon, and soon after, he found Linda. What started as a room for rent became a home where he finally felt secure. A home where he could exhale.
Across town, Jan was experiencing the opposite problem. Her house was too quiet, too empty. She wasn’t sure about sharing her space, but HomeShare Oregon made the process feel natural and safe. When she matched with someone who fit her lifestyle, she laughed and said, “I found exactly the right person.” Her home didn’t just fill a room — it filled with life again.
Sarah’s journey was one of practicality. Costs were rising, and she needed extra support. By listing her spare room, she found what she calls “an almost perfect roommate.” Not just help with expenses — but a sense of partnership she didn’t expect.
And then there’s Gayle. She once lived in constant fear of losing her home. After sharing it through HomeShare Oregon, everything changed. “I have no idea why I didn’t think of this sooner,” she said. “HomeShare Oregon changed my life.”
Her story is simple — but it’s everything.
These are more than matches.
They’re more than rooms.
They’re real people finding safety, connection, and stability — together.
✨ And this is why we’re asking for your support this year.
When you contribute to HomeShare Oregon, you’re not just donating.
You’re helping someone stay in their home.
You’re helping someone find one.
You’re helping two strangers become each other’s solution.
Community isn’t built by chance.
It’s built by people like you.
✨ Finding the right home match isn’t just about a room — it’s about feeling safe, supported, and connected.
At HomeShare Oregon, we’re here to help you find the match that fits your life, your needs, and your future.
🏡💛 Because the right home can change everything.
✨ Why Home Share Oregon?
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Because every spare room has the power to change a life. 🏡
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Our website makes it simple to create your profile and start your journey — and our team is here to support you every step of the way.
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💻 Start today at HomeShareOregon.org
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Community Impacts Your Health More Than You Know 🏡❤️
Loneliness isn’t just tough — it’s a health risk:
• Social isolation can increase risk of death by 32%
• Persistent loneliness increases risk of death by 57% in older adults
• It raises risk of heart disease, stroke, and dementia
At HomeShare Oregon, shared housing creates more than affordable living — it creates connection, stability, and belonging.
This holiday season, give the gift of community. Open your home. Explore a home-share match. You might change someone’s life — and health — more than you know.
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✨ A spare room can change a life. Just ask Gayle — a retired Oregon homeowner who wanted to stay in the neighborhood she loved but was struggling to afford it alone.
Through HomeShare Oregon, she opened her home to someone in need of affordable housing… and gained a friend in the process.
Their match helped:
• Gayle stay in her home
• Another Oregonian find safer, stable housing
This is the impact your support makes possible.
We want to create more impact on your community just like Gayle — but we can’t do it without you.
❤️ Will you help keep this program alive?
Every donation helps us provide safe screening, support matches, and keep shared housing accessible for the people who need it most.
👉 Donate today — link in bio.
Together, we can turn spare rooms into lifelines. 🏡✨
12/04/2025
When one of our home providers said,
“Homesharing means coming home to a light on,”
we felt the weight of those words.
Because housing is more than a roof.
It’s feeling connected. It’s feeling seen.
It’s the warmth of knowing someone else is there.
Homesharing gives homeowners companionship, gives renters stability, and gives Oregon a pathway toward community-based, human solutions—not just policy ones.
This is why our work matters.
This is why your support matters.
12/04/2025
Today, we’re asking our community for support so we can continue providing a lifeline for Oregonians who need safe, stable, and affordable housing options.
Across the state, more people than ever are turning to homesharing for relief, connection, and stability. But to keep this resource available—and free—for those who need it most, we rely on the generosity of our community.
Your gift today helps us:
✨ Support homeowners opening their doors
✨ Assist renters searching for safe, affordable homes
✨ Provide free background checks and match support
✨ Keep our services running for the thousands of Oregonians who count on us
If you believe in neighbors helping neighbors, please consider donating today. Even a small contribution helps us keep our lights on and our doors open for the people who rely on us.
💛 Donate today and help us continue this essential work.
This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for YOU!
Your support helps neighbors find housing, companionship, and stability. From all of us at HomeShare Oregon — thank you, and happy Thanksgiving! 🧡
Before You List Anywhere Else… Listen to This!🏡 Homeowners benefit most when they choose HomeShare Oregon.
We’re more than a listing site — we help you find the right match, with real support and a focus on community.
Why it works for homeowners:
• You get matched with someone compatible
• Built-in safety tools and guidance
• Extra monthly income
• A more connected, community-centered way to share your space
HomeShare Oregon makes opening your home easier, safer, and more meaningful. 💛
11/25/2025
✨ For many women over 50, staying secure, connected, and comfortable at home matters more than ever.
Homesharing can make that possible.
At HomeShareOregon.org, you’ll find a safer, supportive way to match with a compatible housemate and create more stability — financially and physically.
A gentle reminder: you don’t have to navigate this season alone. 💛
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P. O. Box 18222
Portland, OR
97218
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| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |