By Marshall Hammond On November 1 Portland law enforcement resumed enforcing a camping ban aimed at reducing the number of unhoused people sheltering in tents and other impermanent structures in […]
Sweeps of Camps Resume Despite Resistance From City Council, Homeless Rights Advocates Read More
By Charlotte Hanscom Every night, thousands of Oregonians sleep on sidewalks, in tents and in cars. Houselessness is continually increasing and is currently one of the main issues the city
Housed, Unhoused Frustrated With City’s Handling of Homeless Situation Read More
By Jonathan Sommer, Franklin High School’s The Franklin Post In recent years, Portland has seen freezing ice storms which caused mass power outages, shut down roads and led to numerous
Winter is Coming: How to Support Our Unhoused Neighbors Read More
By Marshall Hammond On September 26 a crowd gathered for a ceremony celebrating the grand opening of Francis + Clare Place, a 61-residence facility offering permanent housing and on-site supportive
Francis + Clare Place Offers Permanent Supportive Housing Read More
By State Representative Rob Nosse The recent US Supreme Court ruling upholding Grants Pass’ ban on outdoor sleeping by homeless individuals has garnered significant attention across our state. Because of
Representatively Speaking – August 2024 Read More
By Marshall Hammond Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pedersen delivered her State of the County address to a large audience at OMSI on Monday, April 29. The address, which was
State of the County Address Highlights Homelessness and Addiction Treatment Read More
Two alternative shelter operations programs, the Safe Rest Village (SRV) program and the Temporary Alternative Shelter Sites (TASS) program, are merging into the City Shelter Services Team. While there are
Alternative Shelter Operations Programs SRV and TASS Merge Read More
Mark your calendars for a Summit on Homelessness from SE Uplift’s Houselessness Action Committee (HAC) Thursday, September 7, 6-8 pm. HAC is committed to taking action, fostering collaboration and driving
SE Uplift Summit on Homelessness Read More
Gideon Street site as of the end of May. Left photo as seen looking south; right photo as seen looking west. By Nancy Tannler On July 1, the Gideon Street
Outdoor Shelter Experiment to Open in Hosford/Abernethy Read More
In 2021, Portland City Council adopted the Shelter to Housing Continuum (S2H) project to address the crisis of houseless Portlanders. The code changes made it easier to site homeless shelters
S2H Zoning Refinements Read More
By Don MacGillivray There are many causes of homelessness, but the lack of affordable housing is fundamental. It took years to create Portland’s housing crisis and now much of the
Addressing Homelessness with Built for Zero Read More
By Lauren Everett Amanda starts her workday by checking her phone to see if there have been any crises overnight. She sometimes ends the day with a late-night phone call
Do Good Multnomah’s Mobile Support Services Read More
By Don MacGillivray It is well known that Portland has a housing problem, which is the primary cause of increased homelessness. The only satisfactory answer to the problem is to
Building Villages to Address Homelessness Read More
By Don MacGillivray In many of Portland’s neighborhoods the homeless crisis is increasingly observable. The lack of progress in addressing this crisis is due, in part, to the pandemic, but
Update: Homelessness 2022 Read More
By Ellen Spitaleri Currently the lack of affordable housing and the homeless situation are two challenging issues in Portland. “We’re all concerned and not sure how to help,” said Beckie
Family Promise of Metro East to Open Family Shelters in March 2022 Read More
By Don MacGillivray Homelessness in Portland was generally unseen until the 1980s when it was exposed by various economic and social changes. These included a lack of growth in real
History of Homelessness Read More
Join Time For Homes in their two-day case competition to create an actionable plan to end homelessness. The event will explore diverse solutions with teams working on one or more
Case for Change Competition Read More
By Nancy Tannler Portland City Council declared a housing emergency in October of 2015, to help deal both with the city’s homeless and the affordable housing crisis. That housing emergency
Code Changes Could Relieve Homeless Crisis Read More
By Don MacGillivray Since early spring, the Laurelhurst Park homeless camp along SE Oak St. grew until it was finally removed a week before Thanksgiving. A few tents appeared along
The Beginning and End of Laurelhurst Camping Read More
By Don MacGillivray Homeless encampments have grown exponentially in Portland since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic along with public health and safety concerns. Since March, 40 additional campsites have
Homeless Solutions Remain Elusive Read More
By Nancy Tannler Raven Russell, Director of Data & Major Projects at Helping Hands Reentry Outreach, has good news about their new facility to help Portland’s homeless during COVID-19 and
Homeless Facility to Open in September Read More
By David Krogh As previously reported in The Southeast Examiner, the City of Salem recently instituted a ban on camping on public property aimed at curbing homeless camps and litter
Courts Create Confusion on Homeless Camping Bans Read More
By Don MacGillivray The challenge of homelessness has always been part of Portland. During the depression and World War II, housing development was restrained. The late 1940s, 50s and 60s
Solving Portland’s Homeless Challenge: a Long-Standing Conundrum Read More
By David Krogh Homelessness is a topic with many diverse, yet interconnected aspects. During the winter and holiday season, the issue becomes all the more critical. The following are a
Homeless Issues Update Read More
By Midge Pierce T he City, County and State are spending more than ever to curb homelessness. This year’s Point in Time Count showed homeless numbers down slightly over last
Homeless Solutions Remain Elusive Read More
