Mission
Founded and led by someone with lived experience of incarceration, Going Home II provides holistic, culturally specific support to people impacted by incarceration, addiction, houselessness, and trauma. We meet practical needs through transitional housing, basic services, job readiness, and recovery resources, while also offering ongoing peer support, professional development, and community integration. We believe true transformation happens when the whole person is engaged, before release, during reentry, and beyond, so individuals can heal, build skills, and rebuild their lives with dignity, purpose, and hope. We build community safety and resilience by fostering cross-cultural understanding, healing, and dialogue between returning citizens, families, and public safety partners.
Vision
We envision communities where returning citizens are welcomed, supported, and equipped to thrive. Through peer support, trauma-informed care, and restorative practices, we aim to break cycles of trauma, prevent violence, and promote safety, equity, and opportunity for all.
Our Impact
Going Home II supports the community and people transitioning from incarceration through our Recovery Resource Center. We provide tailored guidance and support through material resources, transitional housing, and personal and professional mentoring. The organization also works with community partners and families to build resilience through relational repair.
3500+
Adults Served Annually
Milestones
2025
Established active outreach presence with opportunity youth in New Columbia and Rockwood apartments.
2024
Hosted a series of community dialogues centered in promoting public safety
2023
Began providing support and weekly classes to incarcerated youth at Oregon Youth Authority
2019
Brought a basketball team into Columbia River Correctional Institution (CRCI) to play against Adults in Custody, never before done at CRCI
Brought a former client into Columbia River Correctional Institution to speak to our weekly group
2018
Opened our first transition home to house newly released adults in custody
Started sponsoring two yearly Community Relations Events at Columbia River Correctional Institution
2017
Brought a basketball team into Columbia River Correctional Institution (CRCI) to play against Adults in Custody, never before done at CRCI
Partnered with a former client to be a vendor at Columbia River Correctional Institution (CRCI) where he was once an adult in custody.
Our Clients
ERNEST REED
Ernest Reed has been in the Portland area for 12 years. He has been active in the program for the last 60 months. He is a proud father and husband and has played semi-professional football in his off time. He is currently a store manager and sticks by the principles of being a support system for his peers.
ANDRE FLOM
Andre Flom now avoids bad choices and peer pressure by focusing on his son. He now enjoys a supervisor position at his place of employment and is thankful for the opportunity to refocus his life. Mr. Flom believes it was the mentor support of Going Home II that helped him succeed.
Ciedric
Ciedric served 13 years 8 Months for drugs, money laundering and possession of firearms. He is a resident at the transition house and has successfully worked for an aviation company for the past year. His dream is to have his own house and live with his teenage son.