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THE EXPERIENCE

Join us for a powerful short documentary exploring senior homelessness in Portland through personal stories and expert insight. Following the film, there will be a discussion with producer Michael Larson and Northwest Pilot Project director Laura Golino de Lovato. 

ON SCREEN: No Place to Grow Old

2024. Directed by Davey Schaupp. Runtime: 45 minutes. 

No Place to Grow Old captures a growing crisis unfolding quietly across America: the increasing number of seniors facing homelessness. Set in Portland, Oregon, this poignant documentary follows the lives of three older adults navigating the harsh realities of life without a home. Through their stories of hardship and resilience, the film offers an intimate portrayal of the challenges they face, while also shining a light on the systemic issues contributing to their plight. Featuring insights from local and national experts, No Place to Grow Old is a powerful call to action that emphasizes dignity and hope, envisioning a future where everyone, regardless of age, has a safe and secure place to call home.

ONSTAGE: Michael Larson and Davey Schaupp

Davey Schaupp, Director
Davey Schaupp is a director and producer based in Greenville, South Carolina. Growing up between East Africa and the Southern US, he developed a deep curiosity for the world and the stories we share. He studied at Clemson University, further cultivating his unique perspective on human resilience, sustainable development, and cultural preservation.

His previous short documentary, Beyond Lesser Things, was filmed in Southern Kordofan, Sudan, and went on to be screened at national film festivals, winning several awards. Today, he focuses on both commercial and documentary filmmaking, with an emphasis on impact storytelling that blends empathy with beautiful, thoughtful visuals.

Michael Larson, Producer
Michael Larson is a visionary on a mission to end chronic homelessness in the State of Oregon. He envisions a world where every person has a stable place to lay their head at night. With a background in documentary filmmaking, Michael has always believed in the power of stories to change hearts and minds. He was the director of Humanizing Spokane, a documentary telling the stories of four individuals to build empathy for people experiencing homelessness in Spokane, WA.

He founded the nonprofit Humans for Housing in 2023 where he serves as the executive director. As a thought leader on homelessness, Michael’s writing on the issue has been featured in The Seattle Times. He also spends time as a lead volunteer at NightStrike, a homeless outreach program under the Burnside Bridge in Portland, OR.

HOSTED BY: Humans For Housing and The Northwest Pilot Project

Portland-based nonprofit Humans For Housing believes that every human has inherent worth and has a right to stable and safe housing. Through powerful storytelling, community engagement, and unrelenting advocacy for systematic changes, they are working to eradicate chronic homelessness in the United States and ensure all people have the housing they deserve.

The Northwest Pilot Project helps connect low-income and very low-income seniors (55 and over) in Multnomah County who are capable of independent living with rental housing that is safe, permanent and affordable to them.