SE Uplift Houselessness Action Committee

What We Do

Portland continues to face a crisis of houselessness that impacts each and every one of our neighborhoods. As houselessness is a complex and far-reaching issue with a wide range of programs, initiatives, resources and challenges, it can be difficult to know how to help.  

The SE Uplift Houselessness Action Committee (HAC) is a place for exchange, discussion and guided action with hopes to better the life and safety of our housed and unhoused neighbors here in Portland. We first look to serve as a forum for information sharing and discussion of Southeast Portland issues and actions related to houselessness. We hope that neighbors (housed and unhoused) can openly share experiences, challenges and successes, gaining feedback, support and confidence. We also look to connect neighbors with resources and initiatives that are working in our local area. In this effort, we have hosted a wide range of guests including staff from the City of Portland, Street roots, Portland Street Response, WeShine and Portland Shelter Now. 

The HAC has collated resources for Houselessness action and information that can be found here: SE Uplift HAC resource page 

Occasionally, the HAC will make recommendations to the SE Uplift Board in favor or in opposition to significant Houslessness issues that affects our District 3 coalition area. Recommendations are made by appointed neighborhood association representatives in attendance. Participants may also represent SE Uplift on Citizen Advisory Committees and other working groups to ensure the concerns of neighbors are addressed in the development of public policy.

Who Can Attend? 

This is a forum for all interested community members. All are welcome to attend and request agenda topics for this meeting as well as engage in monthly discussions about Houselessness, initiatives, community actions & ideas, and more. We only ask that participants follow our meeting rules of conduct, centered around respectful behavior.

When We Meet

SE Uplift’s Houselessness Action Committee (HAC)is currently working ad hoc to establish programming for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Check back here for details and scroll down to the bottom of this page to join our HAC email list that will keep you up to date on efforts. 

Make Your Voice Heard at City Hall! 

City Council has established eight City Council Committees that will serve as the primary way for the public to shape policy made by Council. Among them is a Homelessness and Housing Committee. Visit the page to bookmark it and stay tuned to the committee page for the meeting schedule, agendas and to sign up to present public testimony on this topic.