About Us

In 1975, Bradley Angle House (now Bradley Angle) was incorporated in Portland, Oregon as one of the first emergency shelters for women in the country and the first on the West Coast. Our name honors two women who lost their lives to life on the street – Sharon Bradley and Pam Angle. Bradley Angle was a grassroots organization founded by women who themselves needed safety and support.

We have grown into an innovative nonprofit that helps underserved survivors of all genders escape domestic violence and rebuild safe and prosperous lives. We continue to evolve to ensure we are meeting the needs of those who seek our support.

Our Mission

Bradley Angle’s mission is to serve all people affected by domestic violence. We do this by placing people experiencing, or at risk of, domestic violence at the center of our services and by providing them with safety, education, empowerment, healing, and hope.

Our Vision

Our vision is a world where communities are free from domestic violence and oppression—where loving, compassionate, and equitable relationships exist for all people.

Our Values

We embrace the following values in all that we do:

• We believe that everyone has a right to live free from violence and abuse

• We value the dignity and personal story of everyone who comes to us for support

• We believe that survivors of domestic violence should be treated respectfully and have control over their own lives

• Our services are inclusive and accessible to survivors of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences

• Our services build on the strength and resilience of survivors

• We work collaboratively whenever and wherever possible

• We involve the community in our work because we know that domestic violence doesn’t just impact individuals and families; it affects every one of us

• We acknowledge current and historical inequities and work towards ending oppression

We are constantly learning and evolving as we strive to end domestic violence.