Podcast Episode 2: The Shelter System
Today on Out of the Streets of Portland, we hear about how our expanding and innovative shelter system works, and how people can access shelter.
Today on Out of the Streets of Portland, we hear about how our expanding and innovative shelter system works, and how people can access shelter.
The experience and leadership that Wendy Lear brings as Multnomah County’s Health Department deputy director of finance continues to be vital as the department welcomes in new leaders.
Chantell Reed serves as the Multnomah County Health Department's new interim deputy director of operations. She had joined the County in August 2022 as the deputy director of public health.
Valdez Bravo assumed his new role as the Multnomah County Health Department interim director on Feb. 6, 2023. He had joined the County in July 2022 as the deputy director of operations.
Multnomah County will host the first of four several special clinics beginning Saturday, Feb. 4 to help families catch up on childhood vaccines before the Wednesday, Feb. 15 deadline.
New Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Master Leasing and for Landlord Engagement.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development an $8.3 million grant that will expand the Joint Office of Homeless Services’ work addressing unsheltered homelessness.
Called Housing Multnomah Now, the plan will allocate $14 million over 12 months in a geographically specific, housing-first model to move people directly from tents to apartments.
Board briefing held Jan. 31 focused on how the Joint Office of Homeless Services collects and uses data to help end homelessness
Johnson has now worked in the Juvenile Services Division for more than 30 years, and has long been lauded for her uncanny ability to reach youth.
Health officials are issuing an urgent warning to consumers and retailers after learning that Diep Bao, a Vietnamese ointment designed for use on babies, contains toxic levels of lead.
The JOHS has one time only reimbursement funds for making capital investments that expand or create hygiene, storage, or trash collection services to our community.