Burnside Shelter (SAFES) - 30 SW 2nd Ave
Shelter Operator: The Salvation Army
Referrals: Currently, this site is "first come, first serve" for women-identifying participants.
Hours of Operation: 8PM - 6AM, Nightly
Phone Number: 503-227-0810
Open Since: January 2025
Shelter Capacity: 100 sleeping units
Shelter Type: Emergency Overnight Congregate Shelter, specializing in services for women-identifying participants.
Where: Downtown
Address / Land Owner: 30 SW 2nd Ave (Salvation Army)
Links to the location on maps: Portland Maps link. Google Maps link.
In January 2025, Mayor Keith Wilson announced the re-opening of the SAFES site as part of the mayor’s initiative to substantially reduce unsheltered homelessness in the City of Portland. The site serves only women-identifying participants.
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FAQ for this site:
The Salvation Army has created a FAQ handout for participants that you can read below.
If you have additional questions, please reach out to shelterservices@portlandoregon.gov.