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Virtual Community Information Session 

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A Community Information Summit about homelessness and housing initiatives in rural Polk County was held online on Tuesday 9/19 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Speakers from local service providers shared information about programs including: After the speakers shared their presentations, there was a Q&A session. Participants submitted questions through the zoom webinar platform. The speakers and moderators replied … Read more

Resources for Students Experiencing Homelessness

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As students head back-to-school this week, middle and high school teachers are receiving a pencil pouch with a collection of brochures. They give information about resources available to youth and families who are experiencing homelessness. Nationally, 1 in 30 students experience homelessness at some point during the school year. Teachers may become aware of students … Read more

Student Homelessness in Rural Polk County

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Per school year, 213 students experienced homelessness in rural Polk County on average for the school years 2018-2022. 191 of them experienced homelessness with their families and 19 of them were unaccompanied youth.  Click here to view the “Student Homelessness in Rural Polk County” data. These data are gathered and reported by the McKinney-Vento liaisons … Read more

FAQs About Proposed Managed Micro Community

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Church @ the Park received funding to stand up a managed micro community in rural Polk County. They are under contract on a property on Holman Ave in Dallas. The site will be staffed 24x7x365. The existing house will be used to provide on site support to the guests using the shelter. This will include … Read more

Information about Homelessness at Krazy Dayz

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Partners Aligned Toward Housing Solutions (PATHS) hosted a table at Krazy Dayz in Dallas on 7/27-29. PATHS partners including Church @ the Park and HOME Youth Services were able to connect with people who stopped by. Many community members took the opportunity to learn more about homelessness in Polk County as well as the proposed … Read more

Resource Fair for Youth at Skatepark Grand Opening

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The Monmouth Independence Skatepark Grand Opening on 7/22/23 included comments by local leaders and a ribbon cutting. It also included a Resource Fair for youth. Punx with a Purpose hosted the entertainment at the event which included a live DJ, a free clothing closet, free lunch, and resource tables. Ten organizations who serve youth, young … Read more

Community Information Summit

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Service providers and community members came together for the “Community Information Summit: Homelessness and Housing Initiatives in Rural Polk County.” This event was hosted on June 21, 2023 at Western Oregon University’s Werner University Center. A panel of service providers shared information about their programs.  Meeting Agenda PowerPoint Video (Recorded) After the series of presentations, … Read more

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