Inspiring youth.
Aspiring awareness.
Innovating change.
Lent's House is a trauma-informed home with farm-to-table nutrition and an informed nurse on call — a place where individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease are nurtured through childhood, adolescence, and the transition into adulthood.
- Care
- 24-hour
- Ages served
- Youth–27
- Based in
- Portland, OR
The Need · The Opportunity
Why this home matters — by the numbers.
Sickle cell disease is one of the most under-resourced chronic illnesses in the U.S. Focused, trauma-informed care measurably changes outcomes.
Life expectancy gap
A generation cut short.
A 23-year gap in life expectancy. Comprehensive, trauma-informed care is one of the most direct ways to close it.
100,000+
Americans living with SCD
Source: CDC
↓ up to 50%
Fewer hospital admissions with comprehensive SCD care
Source: St. Jude / NHLBI
↓ 27%
Fewer readmissions in food-as-medicine programs
Source: Kaiser Permanente
↑ 2x
Higher college attendance for youth with custodial savings
Source: Jim Casey Initiative
A whole-person home
Three commitments at the heart of every Lent's House program.
A Trauma-Informed Home
A safe, smart-home–equipped residence with 24-hour care, an informed nurse on call, and trauma-informed staffing for every stage of life.
Education & Life Skills
Financial literacy, career and health awareness, language and cultural enrichment — and a study abroad program.
Farm-to-Table & Transition
On-site farm, commercial kitchen, and transitional support through age 27, including vocational placement.
Who we serve · How to start
Three doors into Lent's House.
For families and Warriors, clinicians, and donors — find your starting point.
Our Mission
A safe, nurturing home — for every resident.
Lent's House is a trauma-informed home with farm-to-table nutrition and an informed nurse on call — an environment designed to encourage the very best life for everyone affected by sickle cell disease, from childhood through the transition into adulthood.
Our Incredible Supporters
Powered by partners who believe.
We are grateful to the corporations, foundations, and community partners whose generosity makes every bed, meal, and milestone possible.
- Video Production Partner
RSL Productions
Capturing the stories, faces, and milestones of Lent's House through cinematic video production.
- Community Engagement & Education Resource
MagRose Media
Amplifying our voice through community engagement and educational media that informs and inspires.
- Health & Wellness Community Partner
Golden Basketball
Championing movement, mentorship, and wellness for the youth we serve.
- Storytelling & Community Partner
Narrify StoryCo
Helping us share authentic stories of resilience, family, and hope from the sickle cell community.
- Sickle Cell Partner
Cezzies Chews
Standing with families affected by sickle cell — supporting our residents with heart and purpose.
- Longtime Supporter · Outreach & Health
OHSU Hematology Department
A trusted clinical partner providing community outreach, health support, and care for our residents.
- Sickle Cell Awareness & Community Partner
OSWATS
Partnering to raise awareness and rally community support for families impacted by sickle cell disease.
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Help us open more doors.
Your gift funds beds, training, and the steady presence that makes Lent's House feel like home.