We’re a creative community making space for exploration and personal growth.
Core programs
We offer safe space first, and an invitation to an open, non-judgmental and affirming community.
education
Sparking and nurturing curiosity with tailored support for learning
art & music
Creative self-expression and healing
recreation
Out of the city and into the outdoors to refuel, play, and be challenged
Supporting programs
These programs build upon p:ear's offerings to meet the ever changing needs of our youth.
kitchen
Meals, cooking classes, and community
parenting
Support for pregnancy and parenting
p:ear works
When kids look to the future and see pathways to success, they find hope.
coffee works
10-week onsite training program to work in Portland’s competitive coffee market
gallery
Opportunities to show work and earn income
bike works
Mechanical hard skills to work in one of cycling’s top cities
Our approach
We follow the lead of each young person who walks through our doors and deliver the individualized and creative support they need to grow into healthy adulthood.
this week at p:ear
We serve an average of 65 kids per day
We share 23,160 meals per year
5,200 youth have enrolled since opening
24,730 hours spent by youth in 2019
