“This movie really highlights the way Oregon needs to act with urgency to solve our housing crisis to take care of seniors and those most vulnerable.”
“We need every elected leader to watch this film.”
“I've lived in my car, in trailers that barely help up the roof… and I can say that without a doubt the directors of this film captured the essence of being homeless.”
“The film’s message is clear: we can — and we must — do better to ensure that every senior in our community has dignity and a safe place to call home.”
“[No place to grow old] brings our community together for vital conversations while standing shoulder-to-shoulder with frontline organizations addressing housing and homelessness.”
“The stories captured in No Place to Grow Old bring this issue to life in such a personal way…his project does more than expose the crisis—it offers a vision of hope.”
“This film told a very difficult story beautifully, in that it shone a light on a crisis with the dignity and respect often lacking in homelessness narratives.”
how you can see the film
We rely on community-hosted screenings to get the word out about this film. For press inquiries or questions about licensing, sponsorship, or the film, contact screenings@humansforhousing.org
Host a Screening
Consider hosting a screening of the film in your community.
Attend a Screening
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why this story?
American adults are aging into homelessness at unprecedented rates.
Older adults (55+) are the fastest growing population entering homelessness across the country. Their numbers are on pace to triple by 2030.
We realized few people knew about this crisis, and even less were talking about it.
We know that stories have the power to raise awareness and create change, so we set out to make a film.
To tell
their stories
Herbert Olive
Bronwyn Carver
Jerry Vermillion
The film's experts
Dr. Marisa Zapata
John Tapogna
Dr. Jennifer Molinsky
In 2024, the film premiered to over 650 attendees in downtown Portland, Oregon
THe impact
Building off the momentum of the premiere, we launched an impact campaign to use the film to create tangible change. We're measuring our impact in 3 key ways.
Building Awareness
We believe awareness is the first step toward real change—when more people see and understand the issue, more solutions become possible.
Were you impacted by the film? Please consider hosting a screening for your community.
Changing the Narrative
With over 550 anonymous survey responses, we're gaining valuable insight into how our film is shifting perspectives and inspiring people to take action.
Empowering Community Partners
So far, over 40 local and national organizations have used the film as a tool to bring awareness to their work and spark community conversations. From screenings under highway bridges to the halls of the Senate, this film is being used as a powerful tool for change.
“I've lived in my car, in trailers that barely help up the roof… and I can say that without a doubt the directors of this film captured the essence of being homeless.”
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how you can help
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Credits
Rod & Ginger Cruickshank
Campbell Clarey
Noah Wallace
Michael Larson
Herbert Olive
Jerry Vermillion
Jennifer Molinsky
John Tapogna
Marisa Zapata
Davey Schaupp