Multnomah County approves $20M midyear HSD rebalance, directs focus on housing placements Facing a roughly $28 million state funding reduction, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved a budget modification that backfills about $20 million to sustain existing households in housing this fiscal year. The Homeless Services Department (HSD) will prioritize housing retention and placements out of shelter; commissioners also added

Multnomah County has approved a $20 million budget modification to tackle a $28 million funding shortfall, focusing on sustaining housing for families instead of expanding shelters.

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Portland Residents Demand Action on Homelessness and Body Camera Policies Local activists call for enhanced support for homeless seniors and sheriff body cameras.

Multnomah County residents are urgently calling for action on homelessness and public safety, revealing heart-wrenching stories that demand our attention.

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Strategic Plan for Reducing Homelessness to Include Yearly Goals and Measurable Outcomes Officials outline three-year goals with specific targets for year one homelessness reduction.

Multnomah County is set to unveil a bold strategic plan to tackle homelessness with ambitious targets and measurable outcomes—could this be the turning point the community needs?

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Board Advocates for State Action on Homeless Housing Barriers and Data Disparities Board members urge state lobbying to address homeless housing access and data accuracy issues.

Multnomah County's latest meeting revealed shocking barriers to housing for the homeless, with calls for urgent state action to tackle systemic issues and improve data transparency.

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Addie Smith addresses Multnomah County Commission on homelessness funding and support strategies Smith discusses costs of homelessness assistance and retention strategies for low barrier housing.

In a pivotal meeting in Portland, experts reveal alarming undercounts of homelessness and confront the complex costs of care versus incarceration.

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