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flag Gresham reduced unsheltered homelessness by 74% since 2015 using a housing-first approach, but funding cuts threaten the program.

flag Gresham, Oregon, has cut its unsheltered homeless population by 74% since 2015, reaching fewer than 40 people in 2025, thanks to a housing-first approach led by a four-person city team that connects individuals with shelter, housing, and support services. flag The team housed 88 households and 156 people in 2025, with early progress in 2026. flag While the city enforces laws against camping, it prioritizes housing over punishment. flag However, the program faces funding threats as Multnomah County plans cuts due to reduced state support, potentially limiting critical services. flag Meanwhile, critics argue that high spending on homelessness in Multnomah County hasn’t yielded results, calling for policy changes over more funding, and Portland residents urge the city council to maintain current efforts despite budget pressures.

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