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Press releases and County stories
2024
December
Dec. 23, 2024: NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County approves funding for new village shelter in Southeast Portland
Dec. 19, 2024: Board approves lease for North Portland motel shelter, relocating Jamii Center program
October
Oct. 28, 2024: County investments add more than 250 recovery and stabilization beds
Oct. 10, 2024: City and County elected leadership briefed on Homelessness Response Action Plan progress
September
Sept. 4, 2024: NEWS RELEASE: Joint Office of Homeless Services launches pilot phase of real-time Shelter Availability Tool
August
Aug. 7, 2024: NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County, Portland recruit community members for two committees shaping homelessness response
Aug. 5, 2024: Board approves resolution clarifying additional expectations for City-County work on homelessness
July
July 11, 2024: NEWS RELEASE: Board approves new contract with City of Portland transforming, resetting shared work on homelessness
June
June 3, 2024: NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County, City of Portland release updated Homeless Response Action Plan following community engagement process
March
March 17, 2024: City and County leaders receive briefing on Homelessness Response Action Plan and new shelter strategy
March 11, 2024: NEWS RELEASE: Chair Vega Pederson, Mayor Wheeler share Homelessness Response Action Plan
2023
December
Dec. 11, 2023: City, County hold joint session focused on continuing their partnership in homeless services
Dec. 6, 2023: NEWS RELEASE: Mayor Wheeler, Chair Vega Pederson propose framework for 3-year extension of Joint Office of Homeless Services
October
Oct. 6, 2023: County and City leaders hear consultant's recommendations for improving Joint Office of Homeless Services
September
Sept. 22, 2023: NEWS RELEASE: Multnomah County, Portland leaders jointly hear briefing on plans for improving Joint Office, partnerships
Newsletters
- Dec. 30, 2024: In 2024 we increased services, safety, and belonging
- Nov. 7, 2024: Shelter, Day Centers, and Housing are Coming Online
- Nov. 14, 2024: A variety of shelters for a variety of needs
- Oct. 30, 2024: More Sobering, Behavioral Health Resources Coming Online
- Oct. 18, 2024: Addressing Homelessness Requires Shared Accountability
- Oct. 1, 2024: Encouraging Developments in Homelessness Response
- Sept. 23, 2024: Update on Homelessness Response Action Plan
- June 27, 2024: A Year of Connection and Collaboration at the Joint Office