Alternative Shelter
Harrison Community Village
Updated December 2025
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The Homeless Services Department (HSD) at Multnomah County is converting the property at 1818 S.E. 82nd Ave. into an alternative shelter site.
The future shelter operator, nonprofit provider Do Good Multnomah, will provide a clean and sober model shelter. Participants will be required to abstain from substance use that is not prescribed by a licensed medical provider. The program consists of 24/7 staffing, personal sleeping quarters and access to hygiene facilities, and housing case management and abstinence-based recovery services.
Site Features
- 38 sleeping pods
- Six additional units that will be used for office space for staff and participant services, hygiene facilities, kitchenette amenities and laundry facilities
- Green space
- Fencing with privacy inserts on all street sides
News
Buildings Arrive at Harrison Community Village (Montavilla News, Dec 4, 2025)
Brand new 38-unit shelter pods debuted in Multnomah County (KATU, Aug 19, 2025)
1818 SE 82nd Sober Shelter Construction Starts August (Montavilla News, Jul 26, 2025)
Multnomah County approves funding for new village shelter in Southeast Portland (Dec 23, 2024)
Community Engagement
For an overview of community engagement, visit the Community Engagement Overview page
| Activity | Status | Engagement Level | |
|
Phase I
|
Site Designation | Inform | |
| Mailer | Inform | ||
| Community Meeting 1 | December 5, 2024 | Inform/Consult | |
| Constituent Responses | Ongoing | Inform/Consult | |
| FAC-1 Vote | December 19, 2024 | ||
|
Phase II
|
Community Meeting 2 | PPS Community Meeting: March 19, 2025 | Inform/Consult |
| Community Meeting 3 | April 17, 2025
APANO Community Meetings: June 16 and 17, 2025 |
Inform | |
|
Phase III
|
GNA Working Sessions | Began Fall 2025 | Collaborate |
| Community Meeting 4 | Winter 2026 | Inform | |
|
Phase IV
|
Community Tour | TBD | Inform/Collaborate |
| Program Opens | Early 2026 | ||
| Community Relations | Ongoing | Inform/Collaborate |
FAC-1 Presentation
Phase II
Phase III
Good Neighbor Agreement working sessions began in November 2025. Parties of the Agreement include:
- Homeless Services Department at Multnomah County (HSD)
- Do Good Multnomah (Shelter operator)
- 82nd Ave Business Association
- African Youth & Community Organization (AYCO)
- APANO
- Montavilla Neighborhood Association (MNA)
- Portland Community College (PCC) [Pending]
- Portland Public Schools (PPS)
How can I reach out with questions and comments about the project?
Please email jermichael.riley@multco.us with any questions or concerns.