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Burnside Shelter (SAFES), Salvation Army

Crisis support · Portland, Multnomah County

Last verified Oct 2026

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Burnside Shelter (SAFES) is one of the City of Portland's overnight shelters, run by the Salvation Army for women-identifying adults. Beds are first come, first served, with no referral and no ID. Doors open at 8pm and guests leave by 8am. The Salvation Army is a Christian organization.

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Women-identifying adults 18+.

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Burnside Shelter (SAFES), Salvation Army

30 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204

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