HereTogether Insights & Ideas
Building a Better Future: Strengthening Our SHS Program
The Supportive Housing Services (SHS) funding has been a lifeline for thousands of individuals and families in our region, providing essential resources to address homelessness and housing...
A cat teaches kids about homelessness in Blanchet House’s new children’s book
By Casey Chaffin HereTogether Communications Associate An orange cat roamed the city of Portland, searching for food and a cozy bed, because he didn’t have a home. That’s the opening line of Toby...
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: WeShine and Neighborhood Association collaborate to open tiny home village
Photo by Karen Weliky By Casey Chaffin HereTogether Communications Associate On a corner of Ladd’s Addition, a stone’s throw from a New Seasons and a Nossa Familia Coffee, is a new development: the...
Effective Solutions for Community Safety and Housing
Recent discussions around enforcing camping bans have sparked debates that obscure our community’s true goals: ensuring that no one has to live in a tent to survive and maintaining safety for...
Metro Considers Changes to Supportive Housing Services Measure: What You Need to Know
The Portland metro region may soon see significant changes to its Supportive Housing Services (SHS) program, a vital initiative in our community's fight against homelessness. Metro, our regional...
Right 2 Dream Too self-governed village provides a safe place to sleep
In the heart of Portland, a unique community stands as a testament to human resilience and ingenuity. Right 2 Dream Too is not just a shelter - it's a self-governed village where individuals...