Sunstone Way is a nonprofit organization offering services to people experiencing homelessness in Portland. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed by the organization indicated 175 employees will lose their jobs as it is set to shut down.
Sunstone Way Files WARN Notice Ahead of Planned Closure
According to the WARN notice, Sunstone Way will cease its operations permanently, resulting in layoffs. The organization announced its closure on March 12, 2026, and filed the WARN notice to notify employees of the layoffs.
The layoffs are expected on or before June 30, 2026. The organization had previously anticipated that the City of Portland would continue operating its shelters. A notice from the City stated it does not plan to continue operating all of the shelters, leading to their closure as well.
The Centennial shelter will close by April 30, and the Weidler shelter will close by June 30. The Naito shelter will continue to operate with new management after June 30.
About Sunstone Way
Sunstone Way helps combat homelessness with its diverse shelter programs throughout Multnomah and Clackamas counties. The organization provides motel-based shelters, safe rest villages, and other temporary housing programs that are run on a contract basis with the local governments.
Sunstone Way offers over 310 shelter beds every night. The nonprofit reports that more than 560 of its participants have moved into permanent housing through its programs and housing support initiatives.
The recent events have brought the organization into the limelight as it gears to close its doors and some shelter programs.
