HereTogether Insights & Ideas
Jobs Are a Path Out of Homelessness. Can We Afford to Cut Them?
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...
Who Gets a Seat at the Table? Addressing Conflicts of Interest in SHS Oversight
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...
Strengthening SHS: Your Insider’s Guide to the Metro President’s Workgroup
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...
Renewed Opportunity to Collaborate on the Future of SHS Reforms
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...
Get Prepared Before the Next Freeze: Become a Warming Shelter Volunteer
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...
Beyond Dollars: Solving Homelessness Requires Collaboration and a Shared Vision
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...