We provide temporary, safe, well-maintained housing in small, self-contained, basic apartments. The apartments are fully equipped and include personal computers with Internet access. These rent-free facilities are available to homeless families needing short-term assistance due to severe economic setbacks.

Trained volunteers provide direct support to the guest families. Through frequent contact, and most importantly, listening, volunteers work closely with guest families to encourage their self-sufficiency goals and to support their transition toward stability.

Once permanent housing is secured, LOTSM provides supplies needed for the move. Both the case manager and LOTSM volunteers continue to stay in contact with the families from then on. We receive donations from our seven participating Lake Oswego area churches, along with individual donations and church- and LOTSM-sponsored fundraising events and occasional grants. All monies received are used solely for the direct benefit of our resident families while they are in our apartments and after they move to permanent housing. 

To find out how you can get involved, see our volunteers or donations pages!