A second evil which plagues the modern world is that of poverty…almost two-thirds of the peoples of the world go to bed hungry at night…Many of them have no houses or beds to sleep in. Their only beds are the sidewalks of the cities and the dusty roads of the villages…There is nothing new about poverty. What is new, however, is that we have the resources to get rid of it.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
About us
Welcome to CRAWL
CRAWL is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that helps people navigate local resources that address many individual needs connected to the social determinants of health. We help people connect with services that help with the following:
Housing is a critical social determinant of health and the community, along with Oregon as a whole, is experiencing high rates of rental burden and a limited supply of housing.
The four most common reasons why community members say they are homeless are “Unemployed” (41%), “Could not afford rent” (23%), “Homeless by choice” (17%), and “Mental or Emotional Disorder” (16%). People believed that affordable housing or a job/source of income would improve their situation.
About half of community members who rent experience rental burden, which means they pay 30% or more of their gross household income on rent. Community members believe that the lack of affordable housing is contributing to homelessness.
Our team
Pastor Wade Harris
President/Founder
bryant “doc” barnwell
executive director
kendrick mitchell-turner
director of operations
tommy rudd
food bank administrator
lorenzo koonce
peer support administrator
priscilla smith
housing stability coordinator
oni marchbanks
Community Advocate
Drug and Alcohol Administrator
mariah perryman
administrative Coordinator
Housing Stability
micahia mitchell-turner
executive assistant
jailee slaughter
hmis coordinator
1100+
Homeless in Marion & Polk Counties
500+
Chronically Homeless Individuals
20%
Of Homeless Are Under the Age of 24
10%
Of Homeless Identify as Veterans
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Your generous donation to CRAWL helps us in the fight to end the homelessness crises in our communities.
Testimonials
Amazing community that is almost like a family, everyone goes above and beyond to help one another. Bishop, doc, deacon, and all of the staff at C.R.A.W.L are so incredibly kind, and caring. The place is very clean, organized, and just an all around great environment. I give them 5 stars but would give them 100 stars if it were an option.
Kate M.
Google review
This place is amazing they helped me when I needed it the most and what’s more they accepted my service dog with open arms I couldn’t have asked for a bigger blessing in my life! Bishop,Doc,Deacon you guys rock thank you from the bottom of my heart
Steve
Google review
I was Hopeless, but CRAWL was there when I needed a place to stay and helped me find work and maintain stability. Very caring staff who are willing to go the extra mile for anyone in need.
Jose A.
Google review
The staff of c. R. A. W. L. Are true pillars of the community. Giving the less fortunate a helping hand in the journey out of homelessness. Doctor Barnwell, Bishop Wade Harris, amongst the rest are truly doing good works.
Ezekiel B.
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