ORMMS Launches Culturally Responsive Home Sharing Program

Supporting Safe, Stable, and Affordable Housing Opportunities in East Portland

Oregon Rohingya Myanmar Muslim Society (ORMMS) is proud to announce the launch of our new Culturally Responsive Home Sharing Program, a community-centered initiative designed to support immigrant and refugee families facing housing instability in East Portland.

As housing costs continue to rise, many families in our community experience overcrowding, language barriers, limited access to trusted housing resources, and difficulty navigating complex housing systems. Newly arrived immigrants and refugees are often among the most impacted.

Through this new program, ORMMS aims to create safer and more stable housing opportunities by connecting individuals, families, and homeowners through respectful and culturally responsive shared housing support.

What the Program Provides

The Culturally Responsive Home Sharing Program offers:

• Home sharing support and housing navigation

• Multilingual assistance and interpretation

• Tenant and homeowner guidance

• Mediation and conflict resolution support

• Education on shared living and tenant rights

• Community-centered workshops and resources

Language support may be available in:

• Rohingya

• Burmese

• Karen

• Zomi

• English

• Additional community languages when possible

Who the Program Supports

This program is open to:

• Immigrant and refugee individuals and families seeking housing support

• Community members interested in affordable shared housing opportunities

• Homeowners interested in safely sharing available space

ORMMS believes that housing is more than shelter — it is stability, dignity, safety, and belonging.

Building Stronger Community Connections

The goal of the program is not only to reduce housing instability, but also to strengthen trust, connection, and support within the community. By providing culturally responsive guidance and trusted navigation support, ORMMS hopes to ensure families have access to safe and welcoming housing opportunities.

This initiative reflects ORMMS’s continued commitment to supporting East Portland immigrant and refugee communities through direct services, culturally responsive care, and community-led solutions.

Contact ORMMS

Oregon Rohingya Myanmar Muslim Society (ORMMS)

2410 SE 121st Ave, Suite 208

Portland, OR 97216

Phone: 503-489-5179 Email: info@ormms.org Website: www.ormms.org

Walk-ins and appointments are welcome. Community members may also complete the intake and interest form through ORMMS outreach materials and QR code resources.

Together, we can build safer and more supportive housing opportunities for our community.