Sunstone Way

“I’ve gotten my confidence back.”

Before connecting with Sunstone Way, John was living outside under the Morrison Bridge, navigating repeated camp sweeps and uncertainty. A conversation with a community outreach worker marked the first step toward shelter, support, and stability.

From shelter to wraparound care, John’s path forward has been shaped by consistent, on-site support and partnerships that meet people where they are. Today, he’s working full time, earning his CDL, and preparing to move into housing, all while rebuilding confidence along the way. His experience reflects the role of coordinated outreach, shelter, and consistent support in helping people move from crisis toward stability.

Sharing stories like John’s is one way we aim to provide a clearer picture of the day-to-day work happening across our programs. We remain committed to serving our community with care, dignity, and responsibility, and we appreciate your support as that work continues.

📖 Read John’s full story on our new Community Stories blog to learn more about his journey and the impact of shelter and wraparound care. 👉 Link in bio.

“The team I work with are some of the most empathetic and compassionate adults that I’ve ever gotten to worked with.”

As we move through these final weeks of operating our Market Street Shelter, we’re taking time to reflect on the people who made this space what it was. Day after day, staff showed up with empathy, patience, and resilience in work that asked a lot of them.

We’re deeply grateful for the team whose care and commitment shaped this place and the community within it.



As we move through these final weeks of operating our Market Street Shelter, we’re taking time to reflect on the people who made this space what it was. Day after day, staff showed up with empathy, patience, and resilience in work that asked a lot of them.

We’re deeply grateful for the team whose care and commitment shaped this place and the community within it.

As Market Street Shelter enters its final 60 days, members of our team are taking time to reflect on what this space has meant, both to the community and to themselves.

We are sincerely thankful to every staff member, partner organization, community supporter, and participant who has been part of this program over the past four years.

Our dedicated team will continue providing wrap-around care at Market Street Shelter through March 31st. To help support this transition, we will stop accepting new intakes in mid-February.

Food and winter clothing donations are still needed during this time and are greatly appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at the Sunstone Way offices at 54 SW Yamhill St., Portland, OR 97204 or you can visit our website to learn more about our work and additional ways to support.