FPTV delivers essential programs and services to families in need right here in our community.

A promise of shelter – our Bridge to Home program and crucial case management services help rehouse houseless families and individuals.

A promise of security – our rental assistance programs help prevent families in crisis from becoming homeless in the first place.

A promise of support – we work with school districts to support houseless students.

Please read on to learn more!

Shelter

Bridge to Home

Bridge to Home is the heart of FPTV. Thanks to generous grants from the State of Oregon, Washington County, and City of Tigard, we were able to purchase our own building in 2023, a long-time dream of ours. Having our own space has enabled us to expand our shelter services, grow our family enrichment programming, and increase partnerships with community service providers.

Through Bridge to Home, we house up to 70 households at a time—both families and individuals. While in program, each household receives weekly food support and individualized case management with housing navigation services aimed at addressing barriers to rehousing and achieving long-term, stable housing.

Scroll down for a look inside Bridge to Home!

  • Home Base

    Families call a room like this "home" during their time in shelter. Each room is fully stocked so that families have what they need to not only survive while they're in shelter – but also thrive.

    Each room features a kitchenette with a mini fridge, Instapot, and microwave, enabling families to connect over a meal, which helps shelter feel like home.

  • Play & Laundry

    Parents can keep an eye on their kids in the Playroom while doing laundry. This is where much of our enrichment programming for children occurs, including story time, weekly crafting events, and visits from special guests.

    The Playroom is also home to CoCo Club—an afterschool homework club that serves up cocoa and academic community for our older kids.

  • Gift Room

    Welcome to the Gift Room! In the winter months, this room becomes the "North Pole." The rest of the year, it is available to families to celebrate kids' birthdays.

    FPTV volunteers help families select two gifts for little ones all the way up through teenagers. Teens are often left behind in programs like this one, so we're proud of our selection of gifts for older kids as well.

  • Clothing Closet

    Bridge to Home has a clothing pantry, led by volunteer Darlene Loomer, where kids and parents alike can get clothes.

    Darlene says, “Having fresh, well-fitting clothing can make a huge difference for families experiencing homelessness, especially for the kids, who grow so fast that a well-fitting pair of shoes can be hard to come by. Families truly appreciate the Closet!”

  • Houseware Rooms

    Our Houseware Rooms are stocked with essential donated items to help families transitioning into housing start their next chapter with dignity and comfort.

    These rooms offer a selection of linens, dishes, cookware, and cleaning supplies for families to choose from—everything needed to help turn an empty space into a home.

  • Pet Support

    Because many shelter programs are unable to take in pets, families experiencing homelessness are often faced with the impossible choice of giving up their furry family members.

    Here are FPTV, we know pets are part of the family. That's why we welcome pets into shelter.

    Pictured here is our dog run!

Food Support at Bridge to Home

Food Support

Food is where the heart is, and our volunteers have done an incredible job adding warmth and delight through meals for our guests. In addition to providing weekly food deliveries to families in this program, volunteers established and run our on-site food (and pet food) pantry.

On-site commercial kitchen

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we were able to renovate Bridge to Home to meet our unique needs, including providing warm meal service for the families in shelter. Starting in summer of 2025, we are officially cooking our meals in our own freshly renovated commercial kitchen! Volunteers work alongside Chef Eric to prepare and serve these meals.

Meet Chef Eric

Eric, FPTV’s kitchen manager, does an incredible job fusing together the food donations we receive, along with fresh ingredients and a dash of ingenuity, to create delicious balanced meals for our guests. Eric prioritizes providing culturally appropriate meals and food items for our guests to ensure they are not only fed, but nourished.

Family dining room

Our renovation also included a new, spacious dining room for our guests to eat and gather with each other over a warm meal.

This space also hosts events like our beloved bing nights. Winners take home prizes like toys or gift cards, which add a little extra joy and help create lasting memories for families at Bridge to Home.

Get involved with Bridge to Home

Are you an artist, a chef, or a gardener? Want to volunteer with the kiddos in our playroom, organize fun activities for families, or lead a seminar on writing an effective resume? We need you!

Visit our volunteer page to get started.