Welcome to Live Well PDX
Exploring the connection between exhaustion, dignity, and houselessness in Portland and beyond.
Every person deserves dignity. Our project examines the everyday challenges which take away dignity from those experiencing houselessness. To holistically help, we need to start with the most basic necessities: hygiene, food, sleep, and healthcare.
Through research, stories, and community input, we aim to shed light on often-overlooked barriers. We will also highlight how Portland and other cities can do better.
Every person deserves dignity. Our project examines the everyday challenges which take away dignity from those experiencing houselessness. To holistically help, we need to start with the most basic necessities: hygiene, food, sleep, and healthcare.
Through research, stories, and community input, we aim to shed light on often-overlooked barriers. We will also highlight how Portland and other cities can do better.
🔍 What We’re Exploring
Too often, efforts to "solve houselessness" skip the essential steps people need to survive and regain stability. Our research highlights a clear hierarchy of needs that must be addressed before housing alone can succeed:
•Access to basic hygiene
•Consistent access to food
•Safe places to rest and sleep
•Healthcare (including mental health and addiction services)
•Sustainable housing
As our researchers stated: "Housing is important, but when someone hasn’t had a stable home in a long time, keeping up with chores, cooking, and appointments can be overwhelming. We need to meet people where they are first."
•Access to basic hygiene
•Consistent access to food
•Safe places to rest and sleep
•Healthcare (including mental health and addiction services)
•Sustainable housing
As our researchers stated: "Housing is important, but when someone hasn’t had a stable home in a long time, keeping up with chores, cooking, and appointments can be overwhelming. We need to meet people where they are first."
