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NEWS RELEASE: Tri-county Point in Time Count numbers, shared regionally for first time, show shifts in homelessness

As part of the first regional snapshot of homelessness since the COVID-19 pandemic, 5,228 people in Multnomah County were counted as experiencing homelessness on the night of Jan. 26, 2022.

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Who to Call for What

Wondering who to call for services or assistance? Here's a quick reference list

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Five Myths About Homelessness in the Portland Area

Do homeless encampments drive up crime? Do people move to Portland to be homeless? Check our list of myths and realities about homelessness in the Portland area

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Built for Zero: Working to End Homelessness

In late 2021, Portland, Gresham and Multnomah County joined Built for Zero, a national movement of more than 90 cities and counties working to measurably and equitably end homelessness. 

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Supportive Housing Services pie chart: 1,780 people leave the streets or shelters for homes of their own (319 of these were funded by Supportive Housing Services dollars)

Supportive Housing Services: Quarter Two Report

Since funding became available in July 2021, Multnomah County and the Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS) have been delivering on the promise of Metro’s Supportive Housing Services Measure.

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'A Time to Listen, A Time to Act': Faith leaders, providers highlight Joint Office partnerships in call for community to address homelessness

The Feb. 18 discussion included faith leaders, providers and people with lived experience. The theme was about making connections and sharing resources – and finding opportunities.

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Supportive Housing Services: Quarter One Report

The Supportive Housing Services Measure is being implemented across the Tri-County Metro Region. The measure is already making a significant impact in the first 3 months of implementation.

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The Point in Time Count: More than Just Numbers

The surveys are all in, and this year's Point-in-Time count has concluded. But this volunteer's experience reminds us that it's about much more than just the numbers.

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Image of tents covered in snow, December 2021. Near Morrison Bridge in SE Portland. Image from Multnomah County.

Emergency Shelters Provided in Period of Severe Cold

Report from Severe winter weather shelters in Multnomah County

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From left, Cristal Otero, Joshua Bates and Marc Jolin of the Joint Office of Homeless Services brief the Board of Commissioners on the Supportive Housing Services measure on Jan. 18, 2022.

‘These dollars are making a difference right now:’ Board OKs landmark Supportive Housing Services contract, hears six-month progress report

Using Supportive Housing Services funds, the Joint Office has moved hundreds of people into homes, added shelter beds, and expanded street outreach, community cleanup and behavioral health services.

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Apply to join the tri-county planning body

The supportive housing services tri-county planning body is now accepting applications.

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Growing cadre of outreach teams helping Joint Office better reach people on streets with housing, services

Almost doubling in two years thanks to Supportive Housing Services funding and other revenue sources, the Joint Office's outreach system is increasingly coordinated and managing in the face of COVID.

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