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Board recognizes September as “Recovery Month” in Multnomah County
The annual public declaration aims to raise awareness about recovery from substance use disorder. This year’s theme: Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger.
The annual public declaration aims to raise awareness about recovery from substance use disorder. This year’s theme: Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger.
Proposed ordinance to address water, rodents, trash and other public health concerns
Once approved, the new agreement will send as much as $5.2 million a year to the Joint Office of Homeless Services. The Joint Office, in turn, must spend that money on supportive services.
Supporters of the effort unveiled survey results from more than 180 people with lived experience who were asked what a new street response program should provide.
With funding in place for nine new developments and wraparound services — including contributions from the Joint Office, regional tourism taxes and the sale of Wapato — every bond goal has been met.
Outside recruitment firm, GovHR USA, has launched a comprehensive recruitment for the director of the County’s programming and shelter in Troutdale.
On Thursday, the Board of County Commissioners named Leek permanent director after Leek helped lead the County through new several new software, construction and procurement projects.
Preuitt, who has served as interim director for 11 months, came up through the ranks of the department as a parole and probation officer.
If this rule change is put into effect, the Oregon Department of Human Services estimates 35,000 Oregon families would lose their SNAP benefits.
Quest Center and Bridges to Change open region’s first recovery housing for LGBT, HIV+ residents
Blumenauer’s report, called “Locked Out: Reversing Federal Housing Failures and Unlocking Opportunity,” lays out policy shifts that would tackle housing affordability and homelessness from all sides.
Dedication ceremony and house tour planned for 10 a.m., Sept. 11. Reporters will be invited to tour the recovery home following the dedication at Quest Center, 2901 E. Burnside St., in Portland.