by HereTogether Oregon | Mar 25, 2025 | Blog
For some people experiencing homelessness, shelter can be a critical first step—but for many, a job is the path to lasting stability. Employment programs help people build skills, earn income, and find community. Yet, as Multnomah County prepares its next budget, the...
by HereTogether Oregon | Mar 6, 2025 | Blog
The Push for Stronger SHS Governance Metro Council is moving forward with governance and oversight changes that include forming a consolidated regional oversight committee. Some local officials are arguing that service providers should be excluded from a full voting...
by HereTogether Oregon | Mar 5, 2025 | Blog
Public trust in the local response to homelessness has never been more fragile. The steady drumbeat of news about funding challenges, shifting strategies, and uncoordinated leadership has shaped public perception, often overshadowing the real progress being made. ...
by HereTogether Oregon | Jan 23, 2025 | Blog
By Angela Martin, HereTogether Executive Director In response to a request from four coalitions: Coalition of Communities of Color, HereTogether, Portland Metro Chamber, and Welcome Home, Metro Council agreed to extend its timeline for referring the Supportive Housing...
by HereTogether Oregon | Dec 17, 2024 | Blog
By Casey Chaffin and Ellen Clarke As winter weather conditions have become more severe in the past few years, the need for emergency shelter has increased. Warming shelters are a crucial resource for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, as freezing...
by HereTogether Oregon | Dec 4, 2024 | Blog
By Angela Martin, HereTogether Executive Director After more than 15 years together, I can count on one hand the number of times my wife and I have held different positions on policy issues. That’s why she was surprised to read a draft article I was writing outlining...
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