On 2/16/23, community members attended a Community Information Session at Central High School to learn about the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP). Marion and Polk Counties were awarded a grant in the amount of $3.7 million dollars from HUD’s Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) to prevent and end youth homelessness. One of the programs that … Read more
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde welcomed members of the PATHS (Partners Aligned Toward Housing Solutions) team and other Polk County leaders to a tour of their micro shelter village on 2/10. This village includes 10 shelters with two beds each. There are also two bathroom units with showers and a community room. Residents moved … Read more
On January 10, 2023, Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency in response to a 63% rise in homelessness since 2016. Oregon’s Departments of Emergency Management (OEM) and Housing and Community Services (OHCS) have partnered to lead this work with the Office of the Governor. The initial priority in this crisis is to target … Read more
