Portland Nonprofit Humans For Housing Heads To Washington, D.C. To Spotlight Older Adult Homelessness Crisis - Senator Ron Wyden And Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici To Join Screening Of Documentary “No Place To Grow Old” -06/21/25

Portland Nonprofit Humans for Housing Heads to Washington, D.C. to Spotlight Older Adult Homelessness Crisis

Senator Ron Wyden and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici to Join Screening of Documentary “No Place to Grow Old”

 

PORTLAND, OR — Portland-based nonprofit Humans for Housing will take the national stage on Wednesday, June 25, in Washington, D.C., as they host a special congressional screening of their powerful documentary, No Place to Grow Old, which sheds light on the growing housing crisis facing older Americans. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) will join the event, underscoring Oregon’s leadership in elevating urgent housing issues to the federal level. 

 

The screening is presented in partnership with the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and the Opportunity Starts at Home campaign — a bipartisan effort that unites sectors such as healthcare, education, business, and faith in the belief that stable housing is a basic human need and a building block for healthy communities.

 

No Place to Grow Old offers a human perspective on a staggering national trend: older adults, ages 55 and up, are now among the fastest-growing populations experiencing homelessness. The documentary follows the stories of seniors who have worked, served, and cared for others — only to find themselves priced out of housing in their later years.

 

Of the 45.6 million renter households in the United States, 10.9 million have extremely low incomes — and more than half of these households are led by older adults or people with disabilities. With the older homeless population projected to triple by 2030, Humans for Housing aims to amplify solutions rooted in both compassion and policy reform.

 

Founded in Portland, Humans for Housing works to center lived experience in both storytelling and legislative change. Their work in Oregon has made them a respected voice on the frontlines of housing justice, with over 85 community screenings of the documentary.

 

The June 25 screening and discussion will take place on Capitol Hill, offering members of Congress, policy experts, and advocates a powerful call to action.

 

About Humans for Housing: Humans for Housing believes that every individual deserves a safe, stable, and dignified place to call home. Through compelling storytelling, education, and community engagement, the organization works to raise awareness and inspire action on the housing crisis. The ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone has access to safe and stable housing, regardless of background or circumstance. By amplifying voices and fostering understanding, Humans for Housing advocates for lasting change in housing access. Website: www.humansforhousing.org

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