Wendy, Pam, Debra, Meagann, Sabrina, Lynda & Peggy
Stories of Belonging
Each of us has inherent value and unique insights and experiences to share. By reading and listening to the stories of fellow Portlanders, we can learn from one another.
At Maybelle Center, we love to explore these unique perspectives by hearing from our Members, volunteers, and staff as they answer questions such as: Where have you felt belonging (and where haven’t you)? What does belonging look and feel like? How do you experience it? Are there surprising places where you’ve found it?
Because at Maybelle Center, it’s about all of us—working together to bridge gaps in social health to create a thriving Portland where we all belong. Taking a moment to listen to each other’s stories is an excellent place to start.
Video
Why the Work is so Important
Story
Hear from Marie about volunteering with Maybelle Center
Stories
Students, Volunteers
Employees, Members
Members
Donors
Volunteers
Volunteers
Members
Members
Employees
Employees
Members
Employees, Members
Videos
Peggy on her Participation in the Mosaic Project
What Maybelle Means to Me
I Knew I Needed Assisted Living…
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Visits
What it’s Like at Maybelle Center
A Member’s Perspective on Why You Should Donate
The Gift of Connection: A Member-Directed Video
How I’m Overcoming Social Anxiety
Mosaic Member Feature: Babs
What Maybelle Means to Me
A Member’s Perspective on Why You Should Donate
Who is a Member?
In some circles, the word “membership” equates to exclusivity. Here, it’s about inviting people in. We create welcoming spaces that prioritize neighbors facing mental illness or financial stigmas but serve all Portlanders in meeting their need to belong. If you don’t meet the criteria below, let’s talk about the best way to plug in. It’s going to take all of us to build a Portland where everyone belongs!
Members at Maybelle Center:
Have a desire to connect with others
Are willing to sign our relationship agreement
Identify as low-income
Are currently housed
Are 18 years or older
Live in the downtown Portland area or can access the Center on 6th and Couch in Old Town
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Donate
We’re on a mission to build a Portland where everyone belongs. And we need your help. With Maybelle Center, you’ll be joining forces with a community health organization with proven success in bridging gaps in social health with neighbors facing stigmas from mental illness or financial poverty. Your gift today will help build the scaffolding—gathering spaces, highly-trained staff, housing, and engaging programming—where profound belonging can bloom.
Give Today
Your monetary contribution to Maybelle Center directly funds our operations and ensures the accessibility to belonging for every Member and Resident. Can you give today?
