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Kathy's Place

Last updated Jun 2026

About

Kathy's Place provides deeply affordable, dignified housing in small neighborhood communities for single moms, who can stay up to three years while completing education or trade programs. Families get a supportive community, connections to business partners, and accountability-based family plans designed to build long-term financial stability. Its first community, The Calliope, offers renovated two-bedroom cottages in Southeast Portland. Reach the office at 503-445-8220 or Hello@Kathysplace.org.

Services offered

Housing help

Who it's for

FamiliesLow-income

Location

Kathy's Place

820 SE Washington Street, Portland, OR 97214

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