A Place to Land
June 13, 2022
THE PSU Landing at FUMC
a community sheltering students through housing crisis and transitions
Our mission is to provide a temporary safe haven for houseless Portland State University (PSU) students.
The PSU Landing at FUMC is a collaborative effort between Portland State University, First United Methodist Church and community members that provides temporary, safe-haven housing in the Goose Hollow neighborhood for PSU students navigating a housing crisis or homelessness.
What We provide
The Landing provides guaranteed space and resources 7 nights a week to provide a PSU student the time and support they need to seek permanent and affordable housing solutions.
The Landing Board of Directors values, and is working to reflect the diverse nature of PSU students to ensure that residents will feel welcome and safe, regardless of who they are, and what their cultural needs are.
Getting a good night’s sleep is really important! We provide a place to sleep in the gymnasium of FUMC.
We have storage space for personal food items and provide special access to Preston’s Food Pantry. We also partner with PSU Eats to provide 14 meals every 2 weeks on campus.
Our facilities are equipped with laundry and private showers, and community supporters donate toiletries.
The Landing provides stable Wi-Fi for students. We know how important internet and computer access is to students for personal and school use. We are currently building a study room. If you have a computer to donate, please contact us.
We have free parking available for residents with vehicles. Residents may also use the church address as a permanent residential address.
Our staff and volunteers are well trained, compassionate, and always willing to listen and support the needs of our guests.
The Landing seeks to create an inclusive community and welcomes diversity. We do not deny applicants on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, mental health, or gender identity.
Visual Tour
How to Apply for residency
If you know of a PSU student or are a PSU student, who is navigating housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness, please contact PSUs Dean of Student Life CARE Program to discuss making a referral or, if you are a student, to discuss how to register for a space at the Landing. You can call the Dean of Student Life Office at 503-725-4422 or you can email the CARE Program and Student Life Office at askdos@pdx.edu. For additional info, visit the CARE website. For a student in crisis, you can also make a direct referral to the CARE Program using this Referral Form.
Click Here to download a PDF Flyer on The Landing.
Donate
Consider donating to The PSU Landing at FUMC! You can make recurring or one-time donations using a debit or credit card, or electronic bank transfer securely online.
Donate by Check
To give by check you can write to “First United Methodist Church” with “Landing” in the memo line and mail to:
1838 SW Jefferson St
Portland OR, 97201
IN-KIND DONATIONS
We collect in-kind donations based on the current needs of our guests. To donate, please make drop-off arrangements by calling (503)228-3195. Thank you!
- Feminine hygiene products
- Computers or laptops with current operating systems
- Umbrellas
- Coats and rain gear
- Adult sized back packs (with larger compartments)
Volunteer
We need many hands to help run The PSU Landing at FUMC. If you are interested in volunteering please fill and submit the form below.
