What Is
PATHS
PATHS stands for Partners Aligned Toward Housing Solutions. It is an advisory board that was established in rural Polk County in 2022 to coordinate and strengthen the local homeless response.
Polk County, in partnership with the Cities of Dallas, Falls City, Independence, Monmouth, Willamina, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, and the Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency applied for and received a $1 million grant from the State of Oregon as part of House Bill 4123 to establish a coordinated homeless response office. The focus of this office is to address the needs of those experiencing chronic homelessness and to prevent Polk County community members from falling into homelessness. Part of the work of this board is to develop a 5-year strategic plan to prevent and address homelessness in rural Polk County.
Members of PATHS are from each participating local government and organization.
Advisory Board Established to Coordinate and Strengthen the Local Homeless Response in Polk County Oregon.
Mission Statement: Through help and collaboration, we work to reduce homelessness in the Polk County area by expanding housing and creating access to supportive services that can be provided culturally and in ways that uphold human dignity. Our core values consist of compassion and humanity for helping those in need. As a collaborative, we can recognize the hardships that houseless members may experience and the common we share, regardless of our housing status.
Rural Polk County 5-Year Strategic Plan
The 5-Year Strategic Plan was completed and finalized on October 19, 2023. This plan is to prevent and address homelessness.
PATHS group
Meeting Schedule
Date: Bi-Monthly from January 2024
Time: 12 noon
Day: 2nd Wednesday
Location: Monmouth, OR
For more information or to find out more about joining a meeting please get in touch with us.
Meet the Committee Members
Amy Houghtaling
Falls City Councilor
Ashley Hamilton
Mid-Willamette Action Agency
Chief Program Officer
Brian Latta
Dallas City Manager
Jeremy Gordon
Polk County Commissioner
Kenna West
Independence City Manager
Michael Cherry
Confederate Tribes of Grand Ronde
Tribal Councilwoman
Rebecca Salinas-Oliveros
Monmouth Councilor
Sarah Frost
Willamina Library Director
Important Support Staff
Brent DeMoe
Polk Co. FCO Director
Stephanie Gilbert
Polk Co. FCO Program Manager
Marianne Bradshaw
Consultant
Ryan Pollard
Polk Co. Homeless Prevention & Outreach Coordinator
Willamette Valley
Entities Involved in Helping Find Resources
