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
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
Over 60 people from across rural Polk County gathered on Thursday April 20, 2023 at the Academy Building in Dallas for an update on current local efforts to prevent and end homelessness. We heard about the Emergency Funding from the State and the 2023 Point in Time Count. Then we heard what’s new with the … Read more
The Marion-Polk region has goals to rehouse 158 unsheltered households and to add 79 low-barrier shelter beds, both by 1/10/24. The State provided funding to reach these goals. Various organizations created proposals and applied for the funding. The following projects have been awarded a total of $3.5 million for projects in Polk County: The following … Read more
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
