Generational Housing for trans BIPOC community

We have the opportunity to create housing security immediately for 5 people. Once we have done the work of renovating, with one of our community members taking the lead with their extensive knowledge and experience as a master carpenter, we will have the ability to house up to 9 people in the house and possibly have a space for a rv or a tiny home in the backyard. We all will be taking part in the work to make this house livable and this dream come into fruition. 

For me personally, I spent 10 years homeless starting as a young teenager, I now work in homeless services and have seen the need for safe transitional spots for trans woman specifically to land in the Portland area. This does not exist yet and we hope to bring not only housing security for 5 of us immediately but to open this space to our homeless community members to have better access to services and the ability to get back on their feet. This will include

-A free and safe space for homeless trans woman to stay among their peers while searching for housing.

-A community garden built truly for the community, in memory of my late partner Neta, homeless neighbors in the area given access to fresh fruits, veggies, herbs and medicine 24/7.

-Home cooked community meals that will feed homeless neighbors.

-A space for people to build community, learn new skills and teach what they know.

-Opportunities to share cultural knowledge and hold culturally specific ceremonies.

-A safe place to land for all who need it.

Everyone involved in this project is working class and holds identities that create barriers to owning a home, this will create generational housing for 5 Black, Native, Immigrant and Appalachian trans people and the ability to provide a safe place to stay for our local homeless neighbors. We know this is a big ask and we believe in our community to help make this happen. Shapanayan/ Thank you for supporting this effort.