We are a group of people who envision communities that are safe, supportive & full of opportunity.

Located in East Portland, OR.

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We’re in the GIVE!GUIDE!

Join us Nov 1 - Dec 30, 2026, in supporting the valuable and needed work of Cultivate Initiatives across East Portland.

Look for your chance to win by donating on Big Give Days, as well as other fun opportunities along the way! Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on prizes.

Together, we can make a difference!

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You’re Invited!

Join us for a fantastic evening as we kick off our fourth year in the Willamette Week Give!Guide!

Date: Tuesday, November 10th

Time: 5 PM - 6:30 PM

Location: Montavilla Brew Works

Come meet the incredible people who beautify our streets, provide the power of a shower and much more. Plus, don't miss your chance to win Academy Theater tickets and a Pinolo Gelato gift card!

Grab your free Tickets here

Our Initiatives

Workforce Development

Gaining confidence & growing skills

Housing & Homemaking

A home for neighbors to make their own

Supportive Sheltering

Shelter for resting & rebuilding

Work is more than a paycheck.

It’s purpose. It’s belonging. It’s the start of rebuilding a life.

When people are seen, trusted, and given a reason to show up—everything begins to change.

Work Works

Our Mission

We collectively work alongside those on the margins to empower individuals and communities through an inclusive range of services and support in East Portland.

About Us

We are a nonprofit organization supporting East Portland that works alongside those who have been marginalized to empower individuals and communities through an inclusive range of services and supports.

We envision communities that are safe, supportive, and full of opportunity. Partnering with the community, we provide services and support to our neighbors who have been marginalized and underserved. We build communities from the inside out through workforce development, housing & homemaking, and supportive sheltering. 

We measure tangible outcomes through data and stories. Ultimately our impact is empowering individuals, communities, and society.

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  • Services & Support

    Workforce Development
    Property Stewardship, Community Beautification, Intern Program, Showers & Hygiene

    Supportive Sheltering
    Menlo Park Safe Rest Village, Severe Weather Shelter

    Housing & Homemaking
    Helping neighbors find housing
    and make it a home

  • Values

    Passion to include everyone

    Help people see the value in their lives

    Deep sense of hope & perseverance

    Desire to treat everyone equally and respect each other’s differences

    Commitment to healthy & open relationships

  • Impact

    Empowered Individuals

    Empowered Communities

    Empowered Society

Hire Our Crew, Today!

Elevate your property and support your local community.

  • Landscape Maintenance

  • Property Maintenance

  • Debris Removal & General

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How can you join in the change?

You can make a difference by donating to directly empower the work of Cultivate Initiatives. Donations of any amount play a huge role in solving our area’s crisis. Our success in helping neighbors access housing and shelter, workforce development, and better health is only possible with our community’s support.

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  • Jay

    "I always knew I had something to give, CI just gave me the opportunity to shine"

  • Nadine

    "Before I was hopeless, but now I feel like I’m finding my way in the world again. I hadn’t had a job for twelve years and so getting in and finding that humanity of like, I belong and getting confidence that I can work, was super important and it’s been the cornerstone of helping me navigate in recovery.”

  • Dylan

    "It gives me a purpose. I've got insurance now, I don't think I had insurance ever. I've paid all my fines, I'm getting my drivers license, I'm moving into an apartment. It feels good. As long as everybody works together, I think we can get a lot of this taken care of."

  • Peter, Menlo SRV neighbor

    "This place represents opportunities that are much more than just a place to sleep. I know that when I go there, my life changed for the better."

  • Sandra

    "Cultivate Initiatives has held my hand through everything. Now I have a drivers license, I have an office, I have people that care about me and that I care about. I've got a family here."