Multnomah County, Oregon proposes taking over operations of six safe rest villages and a shelter to streamline homelessness response.

Multnomah County, Oregon, plans to take a larger role in tackling Portland's homelessness crisis with an ambitious plan proposed by its board of commissioners. The plan, subject to Portland City Council approval, involves the county taking over operations of six safe rest villages and the Clinton Triangle temporary shelter. The new plan aims to improve fragmented services by creating a "homelessness response system director" collaborating with the Joint Office of Homeless Services.

June 14, 2024
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