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Belonging Through Creativity
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Maybelle Center is the first organization in Oregon—and among the first in the nation—to use the Belonging Barometer, a leading tool for measuring belonging in a community setting.
Thanks to your support, Behavioral Support Specialist Nina (and her ten-pound sidekick, Stevie Lix) help Residents at Macdonald Residence find stability and calm long before crisis hits. From easing transitions out of houselessness to supporting folks living with trauma, mental health, or substance use challenges, Nina’s work helps make Macdonald Residence more than an assisted living facility—it’s a place where belonging can grow.
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Nearly three-quarters through what has been an incredibly turbulent year for nonprofits, thanks to steadfast supporters, 2025 has been a year of resilience and lasting impact at Maybelle Center.
On Tuesday, August 19th, Maybelle Center welcomed 14 delegates from Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare, alongside faculty from Duke University and leaders from Oregon’s state and county agencies, for a morning of dialogue and shared learning about community-based care.
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A decades-old wound kept him from creating. A collaborative art installation in his building gave him a chance to step back and reclaim his identity as an artist.
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Watch the recording of our live news feature with the hosts of KOIN News AM Extra, Emily Burris and Travis Teich, about our vital services at Maybelle Center!
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