Supporting the Arbor Lodge Shelter, Arbor Lodge Neighborhood, and Kenton Neighborhood Communities
Supporting the Arbor Lodge Shelter, Arbor Lodge Neighborhood, and Kenton Neighborhood Communities
The Arbor Lodge Shelter Community Advisory Committee (CAC) serves as a collaborative, problem-solving body that maintains strong lines of communication between the Homeless Services Department, Do Good Multnomah (the shelter operator), and the community through the Arbor Lodge Neighborhood Association and Kenton neighbors while ensuring agreement commitments are upheld and fostering transparency. The CAC identifies opportunities for greater collaboration and develops solutions to recurring problems that benefit the shelter, its participants, and the broader community.
Update from April 27, 2026 Community Advisory Committee Meeting
Q3 ( Jan-Feb-March ) performance measure actuals:
Occupancy % is 92%
Participants served YTD (thru Q3): 388
Avg length of stay: 72 days
Exits to permanent housing: 14% YTD (only representative of those we have confirmed outcomes) – 19% in Q3
City of Portland did an assessment and they were able to install public trash cans along the South side of Lombard near the shelter per our advisory committee request. Any issues may be reported by emailing bpstrashcans@portlandoregon.gov.
Ongoing consulting with the neighbors across the street on N Denver who are concerned about continued trespassing on the empty lot (that used to be the Farmer’s Barn). They say that they have video evidence that some folks seen at that camp in question have also entered the shelter. The Shelter Manager, Sean follows up on these issues and counsels shelter participants regarding neighborhood complaints. Do Good Multnomah is already aware of this and Sean is addressing anyone identified as an Arbor participant for follow-up. Both Kenton and Arbor Lodge Neighborhoods are kept aware via our Advisory Team.
The Arbor Lodge Rep reports that the business owners on Lombard she has spoken with have had kind, compassionate interactions many times with all the unsheltered homeless as well as the shelter participants, and the biggest challenge is with the drug users hanging out. She gave information to some owners regarding PEMO Problem Solver program: portland.gov/pemo/pemoproblemsolver. Small grants may be available for temporary fencing in high-traffic areas.
There has been a noticeable decrease in the trash along Lombard. Monthly volunteer trash pickups continue on the third Monday of every month at 630pm https://arborlodgepdx.org/monthly-volunteer-trash-pickup-april-6/
May 26, 2026
If you would like to contribute donations, you can check the "Give Support" section below for the items the shelter most greatly needs right now. You can drop off donations to the shelter, or contact arbor-lodge-shelter-cac@googlegroups.com to coordinate for a member of the CAC to pick up your items.
The Arbor Lodge Shelter can always use additional support. The CAC will maintain this page with the most current list of most-needed items.
Money donations can be made directly to Do Good Multnomah on their donation page. If you want your donation to go directly to the Arbor Lodge Shelter you indicate that by leaving a comment when donating.
Toothbrush holders (caps for bristles)
Sunscreen (individual- if possible)
Coffee
Cooling towels- for necks
Reusable water bottles
Wound-care supplies (bandages, medical tape)
Sun hats
Tea/hot cocoa for the coffee bar
Combs
Travel-sized lotion
Bike locks
Headphones
Flowers
Soil
Backyard bouquets from neighbors' gardens are especially enjoyed by participants and staff. Contact your arbor-lodge-shelter-cac@googlegroups.com for more information.
The shelter is currently getting adult and children book donations from the library, including children's books, and want to share with the community. We have obtained donations of materials and labor and installation for our little library along the line of bushes on the west side along Denver. Stop by !
Manager of the shelter, Sean Rotbergs can be reached at his email address.: Srotbergs@dogoodmultnomah.org
Do you need to report an issue related to the shelter or looking for support from the CAC? You can contact us at arbor-lodge-shelter-cac@googlegroups.com.