After losing a job and their apartment during the cold winter months this past year, this local family, with three young children and a baby on the way, found themselves living in their car and then in a hotel.
“When we lost our housing, we didn’t know what to do,” the mother said. “We stayed in the car and then got help from a church with a hotel. When we finally got here, it changed everything.”
Their family found a safe and supportive place to land at Good Neighbor Center (GNC). During their stay, they welcomed their new baby, the father secured steady employment, and by June 2025, they had successfully moved into stable housing.
This story is one of many examples of how GNC helps families facing housing instability move from crisis to stability with compassion, supportive services, and community support.
“The housing crisis can feel so overwhelming, it’s hard to know where and how to help make a difference,” said Jodi Collins, Development Manager at Good Neighbor Center. “Here at our family shelter, there are so many meaningful ways to support families, including volunteering, providing meals, and donating items from our top needs list.”
About Good Neighbor Center
Good Neighbor Center is a family shelter in Tigard, Oregon, that provides emergency shelter and wraparound services to families experiencing housing instability.
For more information, visit gncnw.org/community-open-house.
Good Neighbor Center Community Open House
When: Wednesday, August 6, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Where: GNC’s family shelter, located at 11130 SW Greenburg Rd in Tigard
GNC is inviting the community to come together and discover how your support makes a difference for families in our community.
Meet Executive Director Danielle A. Dawson, GNC’s dedicated staff, tour the shelter, and see firsthand how their organization supports families experiencing housing instability.
During the community open house, families currently staying at GNC will enjoy a special night out graciously sponsored by Center Street Gold and Silver.
