Raphael House of Portland

Raphael House of Portland Listen. Believe. Speak out. An additional 400 survivors receive non-residential advocacy services each year.

Raphael House of Portland is a multi-faceted domestic violence prevention and intervention agency dedicated to fighting the causes and effects of intimate partner violence in a variety of ways. Founded in 1977, we offer emergency shelter in a confidential location, safety planning and advocacy on a 24-hour in-house crisis line, and long-term supportive services through our Home In Hand Housing Pro

gram and Advocacy Center. Nearly 100 families are served in the emergency shelter each year, and over 5,000 callers are offered safety planning and advocacy on our crisis line. Raphael House also works to enact social change and prevent domestic violence by offering free educational workshops to thousands of teens and adults in the Portland area annually. The mission of Raphael House is to provide a foundation of hope for a life free from family violence, and we have been working in this community—offering domestic violence survivors the tools they need to build violence-free lives—for more than 45 years. Raphael House serves a diverse community of women and children escaping domestic violence, and also works to eliminate the causes of family and intimate partner violence through community education and outreach.

Exciting opportunity – Raphael House of Portland is our next Finance Director!This position oversees our financial and...
05/29/2026

Exciting opportunity – Raphael House of Portland is our next Finance Director!

This position oversees our financial and accounting activities, and is a member of our Senior Leadership team. We’re looking for candidates with at least 5-10 years’ background in nonprofit business management and accounting, and who share our passion for building a future without abuse.

Apply now at raphaelhouse.com/employment-opportunities (or send to a friend who would be a great fit).

We proudly offer 100% paid health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance, plus generous time-off (30 days accrued in your 1st year), additional $.50/hour for bilingual Spanish/English skills, annual training stipend, retirement matching, $500 employer-provided FSA, and more!

05/27/2026

Check out this engaging conversation between our Executive Director Emmy Ritter and ! They took a deep dive into how domestic violence intersects with houselessness, addiction, and toxic masculinity, along with the importance of investing in violence prevention and ways to get involved.

Watch the full podcast via the link in our bio.

TW: This conversation includes a graphic description of animal abuse, as well as discussion of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and mass shootings.

05/26/2026

Check out this engaging conversation between our Executive Director Emmy Ritter and Portland! They took a deep dive into how domestic violence intersects with houselessness, addiction, and toxic masculinity, along with the importance of investing in violence prevention and ways to get involved.

https://youtu.be/vpS75tXbfSY?si=9g3MhqxY0Obp_OUJ

TW: This conversation includes a graphic description of animal abuse, as well as discussion of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and mass shootings.

What fun! Survivor families gathered in our Advocacy Center for a piñata-making party earlier this month.One of the many...
05/22/2026

What fun! Survivor families gathered in our Advocacy Center for a piñata-making party earlier this month.

One of the many special things about Raphael House of Portland is that domestic violence survivors can continue to access our programs for as long as they need or want. That includes delightful activities like this, that build community and connection.

We hosted a joyful Mother’s Day celebration for survivor families featuring a potluck, beautiful bouquets assembled by o...
05/15/2026

We hosted a joyful Mother’s Day celebration for survivor families featuring a potluck, beautiful bouquets assembled by one of our advocates, piñata raffle, card making station, and more!

There was even an impromptu tumbling class with some little ones that was absolutely the cutest. 💜

It’s such a special thing to facilitate celebrations like this for families who are rebuilding their lives after abuse!

Thanks to the wonderful community members who baked homemade treats and donated bouquets for survivors in our emergency ...
05/11/2026

Thanks to the wonderful community members who baked homemade treats and donated bouquets for survivors in our emergency shelter for Mother’s Day!

After people leave an abusive relationship, choosing how to mark holidays is a big part of reclaiming independence. It’s an honor to support these big milestones and to make sure everyone feels celebrated.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms, mother figures, Madres de Corazón, and parents in our community – including survi...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms, mother figures, Madres de Corazón, and parents in our community – including survivors in our programs and our team!

We also want to honor the complexities of our individual experiences. This holiday can bring a wide range of feelings, and all of them are valid. 💜

We had a wonderful time at the VOCES de Comunidad Conference, hosted by UNICA and El Programa Hispano. This bilingual ga...
05/08/2026

We had a wonderful time at the VOCES de Comunidad Conference, hosted by UNICA and El Programa Hispano.

This bilingual gathering brought together advocates, artists, survivors, and professionals dedicated to supporting the Latine community impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

The day was filled with great sessions, including a keynote from award-winning author and artist Emily Prado, an art workshop with muralist Mario De León, poetry with Boca Ardiente, an AMAZING musical performance and dancing with Las Cafeteras, and more.

There was such joy and connection felt throughout the day!

Plus, we got to celebrate our wonderful colleague Alicia Rios (left photo, center) being presented with the UNICA Service Award in recognition of her 30 years of impact on Latine survivors.

Today is the first day of the National Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives, Girls, an...
05/05/2026

Today is the first day of the National Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives, Girls, and Two-Spirit People.

📍 On some reservations, Native women face murder rates 10x the national average.
📍 These disappearances are often linked to domestic violence, trafficking, and gaps in support.
📍 55.5% of Indigenous women have experienced physical violence by an intimate partner.

The crisis demands action!

Want to learn more about what you can do? Find resources from National Indigenous Women's Resource Center: niwrc.org/mmiwr-awareness

And if you need support, StrongHearts Native Helpline (1-844-762-8483) is a 24/7 confidential hotline offering culturally-appropriate assistance for Native Americans and Alaska Natives experiencing domestic, dating, and sexual violence.

04/29/2026

We had a fantastic time at The People's Courts for our annual staff party!

It was a well-deserved break for our dedicated and compassionate Raphael House of Portland team, who provide 24/7 support for survivors of domestic violence. It was fun to have some friendly competition in pickleball, co****le, bocce ball, and ping pong.

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4110 SE Hawthorne Boulevard # 503
Portland, OR

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