Our Work

Halospace has grown into a significant technology resource for the community, shaped over the years by many factors and events. Our work is especially focused on the following areas:

• Community Support: We provide a variety of resources and services to the community, including mutual aid, media production, and technology education.
• Technology Access: We offer access to advanced technologies and tools, such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and recording equipment, to help community members bring their ideas to life.

Podcasts

Our studio has grown to become ideal for podcast production, and we now produce several shows:

The Smoke Break Podcast

Led by Zane Thomas and hosted by Zane, Zoe Schwartz, and Taylor Barrett, The Smoke Break Podcast is a weekly show that focuses on the intersection between comedy and mental health. The show features interviews with comedians, musicians, mental health advocates & professionals, and more. The podcast is recorded at Halospace and is available on all major podcast platforms as well as YouTube.

The 4 Black Dads Podcast

Hosted by G Wade, Eric Island, Isaac (Ikes) Chambers, and Quintin (Q) Robinson, The 4 Black Dads Podcast is a weekly comedy show that covers a wide range of topics, from parenting and relationships to current events and pop culture. The show is recorded at Halospace and is available on all major podcast platforms as well as YouTube.

Fool of the Week Shorts

Brought to you by G & Q of The 4 Black Dads Podcast, Fool of the Week is a weekly Instagram short that highlights the funniest and most outrageous people and events from around the world.

The Talk 2 Them Podcast

Hosted by Kennitha Wade and Renauda Mitchell, The Talk 2 Them Podcast is a weekly show dedicated to sharing authentic stories, life lessons, and experiences that inspire connection, growth, and understanding. The podcast is recorded at Halospace and is available on all major podcast platforms as well as YouTube.

WTF Is This? Podcast

Coming soon! A podcast hosted by one of Portland’s most fabulous drag queens, featuring interviews with local artists, performers, and community members. Stay tuned for more details!

Music

Our studio is also used for music production, and we have several artists who record and produce music at Halospace.

Feel free to contact us if you are interested in recording or collaborating with us.

The Story

Halospace was founded in 2020 by Phillip Sitbon, amidst COVID lockdowns and social unrest, as a response to the growing need for community support and mutual aid enabled by technology.

At the time, Phillip was working at a Portland-based tech company, using their advanced resources in collaboration with the community to produce and distribute 3D-printed PPE (such as face shields) for frontline workers.

The experience of working with the community and seeing their struggles and successes inspired Phillip to start a non-profit, with a wide-ranging goal of creating space for the community to come together, share resources, and support each other. The hope was to provide a high-tech sort of maker space, in order to capture the benefits of community collaboration that Phillip had seen in action, and to provide education and access to technologies that are often out of reach for marginalized communities.

As social unrest in Portland continued to grow alongside the pandemic and a fledgling non-profit finding its footing, Halospace’s focus shifted towards more practical support with its media and mutual aid efforts, while still maintaining a strong commitment to making the most of technology for the good of the community. This proved to be a successful strategy, and the organization has since grown to include a diverse group of volunteers, all working together to make a difference in the world.

In 2022, Halospace finally acquired a physical space in Portland, Oregon, where it now operates as a community center and recording studio, offering a variety of programs and services to the public. The organization continues to grow and evolve, with a strong commitment to its mission and values, and a vision of a thriving, inclusive community where every individual has the opportunity for personal growth, creative expression, and transformative change.

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