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Rose Haven opened its doors in 1997 with the goal to help the gender centered issues for women. It was a place free from the gender-based violence and abuse that […]
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), is in a very critical stage right now as the Trump administration hopes to pass through both chambers of Congress by July 4, 2025. […]
In May 2024, the Supreme Court sided with the City of Grants Pass in Grants Pass v. Johnson, a case centered on the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition of cruel and unusual […]
We were honored to take part in Rip City Remix’s Celebration Game Series during their G League season! On Saturday, March 22nd, we participated in Women’s Empowerment Night to highlight […]
Purchase a Shirt or Mug from Living Room Realty to Help Us Raise Funds To celebrate and honor this year’s Fair Housing Month, Living Room Realty has designed these incredible […]
Last fall, on a mission to investigate campsite removals, or “sweeps” around the country, reporters from ProPublica came to Rose Haven and interviewed our guests on the impact of sweeps […]
Femme Fatale Fest is Looking for Sponsors! Femme Fatale Fest is seeking sponsors to fund the festival! Femme Fatale Fest is a celebration of women/femmes in local alternative music. Women […]
On Saturday, December 21st, we gathered together at Ground Score Association on the longest, darkest day of the year to pay tribute to the loved ones we have lost this […]
Watch Season of Giving: Rose Haven on KATU KATU is celebrating the season of giving by shining a light on local organizations that need our support. Rose Haven’s Liz Starke, […]
Join us in making a difference. Give!Guide is Willamette Week’s annual effort to raise funds and awareness to the good works of local nonprofits.
Rose Haven’s award winning trauma informed approach to services and the physical design of the space means that re-traumatization of guests is less likely, and the agency is best positioned […]
The National Women’s Shelter Network, Inc. Joins Law Enforcement Associations, Faith-Based Organizations, Medical Professionals, Legal Experts, Academic Leaders, Advocates, and Members of Congress to Urge an End to the Criminalization […]
A Collaborative Art Piece “Kick it in the Poochie” as we call it, is a collaborative effort between very different artistic styles based on the concept of “acception.” Depicted […]
The Power of Community in Action Ridwell helps reduce waste through recycling and reusing! Since 2020 Ridwell has helped Rose Haven by collecting needed items such as coats, purses, jewelry […]
Amplifying Survivor Voices: Stories on the Intersection of Poverty and Domestic Violence
Amplifying Survivor Voices: Stories on the Intersection of Poverty and Domestic Violence Women experiencing poverty and domestic violence have long been made to feel invisible. They are constantly judged, treated […]
Mother Maybelle Band CD Fundraiser 100% of the proceeds from their CDs are generously donated to Rose Haven to support our programs! CDs are $15, to purchase a […]
Fresh, authentic greeting cards written by real humans. IF NOTES is offering two cards designed by artist Sherry Hastings and Sarah. Every sale of their cards donates $1.00 to Rose […]
Watch KGW’s Straight Talk with Laural Porter interview Liz Starke, our Development Director, about the effect of the camping ban on Rose Haven. Check out the Bonus Episode here!
Portland Street Responses receives thousands of 911 calls every year. Professional responders are sent to nonviolent situations, rather than armed police officers. Despite the success of PSR, city council has […]
The Fred Meyer Community Rewards program makes fundraising for Rose Haven so easy! Once you link your Fred Meyer Shopper’s Card to Rose Haven, all you have to do is […]


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