Come as you are...
Leave changed.
Mission
To foster healthy housing environments where people can live and grow in harmony, cooperation, and accountability. We will do this through collaborating with other organizations and caring individuals to provide resources, opportunities, and services that will positively impact our community.
Vision
To create healthy, life-changing housing solutions for our friends in recovery, offering every individual the opportunity to heal, thrive, and rediscover their full potential. We envision a world where addiction is met with compassion, understanding, and effective support systems. Our recovery home aims to be a beacon of hope, offering a safe haven where individuals can find the guidance, resources, and encouragement they need to rebuild their lives.
Values
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Courage over comfort
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I can care about you without taking care of you
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I will bring my best self
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Progress over perfection
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Kindness matters
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Stay humble and teachable
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Foster leadership
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Approach conflict open-minded
Our Team
Meet our driven team of caring and compassionate individuals who strive to provide safe and life-changing living environments.
Bio
I truly am humbled and blessed to be a part of this special organization. I give honor to the hard-working leaders who have gone before me in bringing life to this outreach. I do not have a personal history with addiction, but it has touched my life through loved ones in a deeply personal way.
I believe that ALL human beings can experience victory, live lives of self-control and peace, and bring their best selves to their community. I also believe every human being needs a safe place to call home.
Cris Unger
President
Bio
I believe addiction touches most people's lives. If not you personally, then with a friend or family member. I know this is true in my own life.
Addiction can be a very lonely place for the person in it and the people around them. I believe everyone deserves second chances and a help-up when life gets you down. When I found Haven Homes it gave me a community I didn't even know I was looking for.
Jamie Bass
Secretary
Bio
I have the great privilege of being a father of 3 and a grandfather of 11. Over the past 42 years I have been a contractor, business owner, and enjoyed serving my community in various ways. Through these years, I have seen and personally felt the pain and destruction of individuals and families caught up in addiction. I have found that when someone really desires to live in sobriety and the freedom that is available to them, it not only changes their life but it changes the lives of all the people around them.
Nick Unger
Vice President
Bio
I have spent 20 years of my life in active addiction... I was born and raised in Alaska, and I moved down to Oregon in 2009 because I thought if I changed my environment, then I would stop using drugs and be able to get better.
But everywhere you go there, you are, so my addiction took hold of me again and I found myself homeless on the streets of Portland.
Dani Smith
Client Services Director
Bio
It is an honor and a privilege to serve on this team. Although I do not have a personal experience with addictions, I have mentored and walked along with several women who have found themselves homeless due to their addictions and the choices they made. These women were able to get into recovery programs and have changed their lives – getting jobs, and eventually their own homes and sense of well-being.
Jody Aleshire
CFO
"Haven Homes has been a wonderful place to help me stay clean and sober. There is an amazing management team that really cares and believes in me. They push me forward to be a better person every day. I'm also really grateful to live in a place where my roommates support each other in our recovery and help each other to move forward as well. I'm truly blessed."
Matt ~ Clean since 05/18/2021
Get Involved
Haven Homes is a safe place for life change.
We invite you to be a part of our mission to provide support and hope to individuals on their journey to recovery. As a nonprofit recovery organization, we offer a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can rebuild their lives while overcoming addiction. Whether you have personal experience with recovery, professional expertise, or simply a compassionate heart, there are numerous ways to get involved. Volunteer your time, lend your skills, or make a donation. All contributions will make a lasting impact. Together, we can empower individuals to reclaim their lives and build a brighter future. Join us today and become a catalyst for change in our community.
Our Partners
We are grateful to the organizations in our community who collaborate with us on our mission!
If you are having a medical emergency, please call 911.
If you are having a mental health crisis or are having thoughts of harming yourself or another person, please contact Hawthorn Mental Health Crisis Line at 503-291-9111. You can also click the link below for more information about the Hawthorn Mental Health Walk-In Clinic.
Resources
211.org connects you with resources for assistance with mental health, housing and food programs, paying utility bills, and much more to help you in your time of need. Call 2-1-1, text your zip code to 898-211 for personal assistance, or click the link below for more information.