Our Programs
At Greater Good NW, we believe hope isn't just a feeling—it's a full-time operation. From shelters that open doors (literally) to outreach that meets people where they are, our programs are designed to turn "I wish things were better" into "Wow, things are better." We don't just offer services; we offer second chances, warm meals, safe nights, and a community that refuses to give up on anyone.
"Let rock bottom be the foundation in which we build a wonderful future."
Bridge Shelter
Washington County purchased the Econo Lodge Motel at 622 SE 10th Avenue in Hillsboro with grant funding from Oregon's Project Turnkey. Project Turnkey is a program created by the Oregon Legislature for the purpose of acquiring motels and hotels to serve as temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness. In July 2021 GGNW took over the oversight and management of this program. This project allows the County to provide additional short-term respite shelter options during the COVID-19 pandemic and support those experiencing chronic homelessness in our community.
The shelter primarily serves as a bridge for people who are almost into long-term housing. Giving them stability so they can connect with Case Workers and the Housing Navigation Program to transition to sustainable permanent housing.
Nourishing Our Community
Greater Good Northwest proudly operates out of a commercial kitchen on Grand Avenue, where we prepare and serve over 29,200 meals annually. These meals support individuals staying in our shelter, students at a local elementary school, and neighbors throughout the community. Our kitchen is a cornerstone of our mission—providing not only nourishment, but dignity and care to those who need it most.
Street Outreach
Housing-focused Street Outreach, funded by the Washington County SHS Housing Department, is active on the street of Beaverton. We aim to find, connect, and assist anyone experiencing unsheltered homelessness with shelter, supplies, resources, and community connections. Participation is always voluntary, and building relationships is our primary focus. We use the Washington County Community Connect system to connect people to WashCo shelter and housing programs.
Greater Good Northwest continues to have a presence at the Beaverton Library, offering on-site support and resource referrals as part of our broader outreach efforts. We also respond to real-time reports submitted through "Share the Way" - a collaborative tool that allows partner agencies to identify individuals in need throughout the surrounding areas. Our team is committed to meeting people where they are and connecting them to the services they deserve.
Outreach Program Manager can be reached at:
outreach@greatergoodnw.org
Low Acuity Transitional Support
Washington County, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, and Greater Good Northwest non-congregate shelter have partnered to create a Low Acuity Transitional Support (LATS) program. It serves houseless individuals who receive medical intervention with low acuity recovery needs in Washington County.
Individuals will be sheltered at GGNW, given medical support from VGMHC, and connected to housing resources. The mission is to give people a stable, safe environment to recuperate and be put on the path to permanent housing.
“Health is a human right, not a privilege to be purchased”. -Shirley Chisholm
At this time the program is only accepting referrals from Providence St. Vincent's, OHSU Hillsboro, and Kaiser Westside
The Low Acuity Transitional Support primary contact, Mady Hasan, can be reached at:
mhasan@greatergoodnw.org
Housing Programs
The Greater Good NW HCMS housing program works in collaboration with Washington County Department of Housing to provide long term rental assistance to the most vulnerable populations within the unhoused community. The voucher this program provides can be applied to any property on the market, sidestepping the long waitlists that come with traditional low income housing projects. The housing team works with the participants throughout their entire housing journey to ensure that they find the right housing placement for their needs and are successful long term. This is achieved through intensive case management following the individual after housing placement and connection to any resources they may need to help address any barriers to their success in housing. This includes access to health insurance, mental health care, sustainable food sources, budgeting, community engagement, emergency utility support, employment/government benefit support and more.
We, as the Greater Good NW housing team, get to experience the indescribable feeling of helping a person attain a sense of stability in life that they may have never had before. Without the constant worry about where you are going to sleep that night, where your next meal is coming from or if your only possessions will be there when you wake up - you are finally able to start to build a life where the pursuit of joy is possible. We get to witness people transition out of a state of constant fight or flight and begin to enjoy life's simple pleasures that many of us take for granted. This sense of stability also allows people the opportunity to focus on obstacles in their lives that they may have not had the capacity to address previously, when life was consumed with the worry of having access to basic human necessities. It is an absolute gift to be able to witness the extraordinary transformation of someone starting to feel like a human with dignity again.
The Rapid Rehousing (RRH) Program provides housing assistance for unhoused individuals as well as eviction prevention support for households at risk of losing their homes. The program includes case management services designed to help households prepare for long-term stability and maintain housing once the program ends. RRH is a 24-month program, offering both immediate housing support and ongoing guidance to promote lasting success.