Operation Nightwatch Portland

This summer, thanks to our incredible supporters, Operation Nightwatch completed critical building improvements that will serve our guests for years to come. ❤️

But we've also experienced one of the biggest challenges in our 45-year history—a major loss of operating funding due to Multnomah County budget cuts.

Your support can help keep our doors open, meals served, and hope alive for Portland neighbors experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty.

Every gift makes a difference. Please consider donating today. Together, we can continue offering dignity, compassion, and community to those who need it most.

💙 Donate today through the link in the comments

We are excited and grateful that local Starbucks employees nominated Operation Nightwatch to receive a grant from The Starbucks Foundation!

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and honors the resilience, contributions, and achievements of Black Americans.
As we reflect on our nation's history, we also recognize the ongoing work of building communities rooted in equity, dignity, and opportunity for all. We join in honoring freedom, justice, and the continued pursuit of a more inclusive future.

Cooling center info for Multnomah County

📣 SHARE: In addition to dozens of libraries, misting stations, community centers and other cool spaces already open in Multnomah County, two cooling centers will open from noon to 9 PM today, Monday, June 15:

📍Multnomah County East Building, 600 NE 8th St, Gresham, operated by Cultivate Initiatives

📍Bud Clark Commons, 650 NW Irving St., Portland, operated by Transition Projects

The cooling centers opening today will provide food and water. Pets are welcome.

TriMet will not turn away anyone who is traveling to and from a cooling center who is unable to pay fare between 11 AM and 10 PM today (Monday, June 15). Please tell your bus operator that you're heading to or from a cooling center.

Four Multnomah County Libraries will stay open until 8 PM tonight, Monday, June 15 — two hours longer than their usual schedule:

✅ Albina Library, 205 NE Russell St, Portland
✅ Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland
✅ East County Library, 475 NW Division St, Gresham
✅ Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland

--Resources to stay cool and connected--

🗺️ Interactive Cooling Map (libraries, pools, splash pads, community centers and more) 🔗 link.multco.us/interactive-map-cool-spaces

🍽️ Meals on Wheels People Dining Centers 🔗 mowp.org/what-we-do/dining-centers Always check hours/locations before you go.

📞 Aging, Disability and Resource Connection (ADRC) Helpline (local senior center info & other resources): 503-988-3646

Operation Nightwatch volunteer Cindy Brown has written a new novel that highlights the massive social issue of houselessness and that will appeal to those who enjoy twisty mysteries combined with feel-good stories that deliver a strong social message. She has graciously donated some of her sales proceeds to our organization. Thank you, Cindy for your volunteer work and your financial support!

We’re in the midst of one of the most transformative years in our history, including long-needed capital improvements made possible by our recent capital campaign.

While this work is ongoing, we’d like to connect with our community by sharing construction progress, updates on the on-site Agape shelter, and our outlook for the next fiscal year amid a volatile fiscal and political climate.

Join us on Tuesday, May 12, from 6:00–7:30 PM at 1432 SW 13th Ave.

Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Please enter through the Angel Doors on SW 13th; for ADA access, proceed to the Angel Doors and a staff member or volunteer will assist you via the ramp entrance.

Our volunteers are an essential component of Operation Nightwatch’s success in delivering hospitality and services to our guests. We very much appreciate their dedication to our mission.