Phase I
Alternative Shelter
East County Homelessness Resource Center
19421 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR 97233
Updated April 2025
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Details:
- New day use center providing access to hygiene services, case management, and housing navigation;
- New 24/7 village-style shelter for up to 42 people;
- Retained capacity to shelter up to 90 individuals during emergency severe weather; and
- Privacy fencing, on-site parking, and new green space.
Service Provider:

Community Engagement
For an overview of community engagement, please visit the Community Engagement Overview page
Activity | Status | Engagement Level | |
Phase I
|
Site Designation | Inform | |
Mailer | Inform | ||
Community Meeting 1 | September 23, 2024 | Inform/Consult | |
Constituent Responses | Ongoing | Inform/Consult | |
FAC-1 Vote | September 5, 2024 | ||
Phase II
|
Community Meeting 2 | Tamra Colonial Estates Meeting: January 13, 2025
March 20, 2025 |
Inform/Consult |
Community Meeting 3 | TBD | Inform | |
Phase III
|
GNA Working Sessions | Begin May 2025 | Collaborate |
Community Meeting 4 | TBD | Inform | |
Phase IV
|
Community Tour | Inform/Collaborate | |
Program Opens | Winter 2025/26 | ||
Community Relations | Ongoing | Inform/Collaborate |
Press release
Multnomah County board approves plans for new homelessness resource center, village-style shelter in Gresham.
Community Meeting 1
Phase II
Community Meeting 2
Where can I ask questions and submit comments about the project?
Please reach out to ECHRC@multco.us with questions and comments about the project.