Welcome to Camino
a community learning to love
Starting over is hard — and in Portland, a lot of our neighbors are asked to do it alone.
When people return from incarceration, step back into life after treatment, or grow up in environments shaped by instability or trauma, they’re often trying to build without the one thing that makes change stick: community.
That’s what “recidivism” really points to — not failure, but the human cost of trying to begin again without people who’ve got your back.
Turns out the data agrees, whether you’re rebuilding, recovering, or just trying to make it through the week, having people in your corner makes a real difference.
Research shows that when people have steady, caring relationships, they’re far more likely to stay on their feet, maintain recovery, find housing, and build meaningful work.
For some of us, belonging is a bonus. But for others, it’s the turning point.
At Camino PDX, we aim to bring relationships where there is none.
Through trauma‑informed spiritual accompaniment and the slow, steady work of building real community, we help create the conditions where people can find kindness, connection, stability, and a tangible sense of belonging.
