Our vision is to end youth homelessness in our region.
Values
We have many values that make up our organizational culture and guide how we show up day-to-day. We value integrity, diversity, advocacy, empowerment, excellence, kindness, youth focus, and personal growth.
History
1999
Community members formed a 501(c)3 non-profit to help youth experiencing homelessness and youth at-risk of homelessness. We’re so grateful to these early dreamers and doers!
2001
24/7 Shelter Corvallis House opened in downtown
2012
Albany Drop-In Center expanded our outreach efforts
2013
Next Steps, transitional living program for young adults began in Corvallis
2015
We opened another 24/7 Shelter, Albany House
2017
Rural Outreach expanded including Lincoln County
2019
Albany Next Steps opened with incredible community involvement
2020
Next Steps Track Residence opens and tiered housing model expands services to young adults up to age 24
2021
Albany House capital campaign for purchase and remodel completed; Corvallis Next Steps property gifted
2022
Corvallis House remodel completed
2023
Albany Next Steps property built bespoke for our program
2024
Jackson Street is one of 361 nonprofits nationally to receive $1M Yield Giving grant from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
2025
Outreach expansion to new site; broke ground on new 18-unit triplex for Next Steps housing in Albany
