How to be an ally: advice from Muslim and Arab American community leaders
We wanted to know how to support our Muslim and Arab-American friends and neighbors. Here’s what we heard.
Unprecedented Joint Office budget adds new shelter beds, behavioral health services, hygiene access — and an immediate infusion of supportive housing
The 2022 budget for the Joint Office invests over $150 million, protecting the County’s ongoing efforts with Portland while adding housing, shelter, behavioral health, hygiene and outreach services.
Hands of Wonder highlighted this Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week
He is one of the many professionals being honored this week, July 19-23, as part of Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week.
Reports and Plans
Read and download County reports on stormwater management, pollution reduction, fish species, and fish-barrier culverts.
Consistent attendance starts before the school bell rings
We know that factors such as housing stability and transportation greatly impact a kid's ability to go to school. Here's what DCHS is doing to help kids get to school ready to learn.
Sample Ballots - November 2017 Special Election
Sample Ballots - November 2017 Special Election
Employee perspectives on pandemic operations - survey FAQ
Information for county employees about the Auditor's survey to obtain employee perspectives on the county's operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Informational fair to highlight services for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The Intellectual and Developmental Services Division of the Department of County Human Services will host an informational fair about its services on May 1.
What Works 2013 - Conference Summary & Media
Multnomah County's Local Public Safety Coordinating Council holds the What Works conference annually to provide state ®ional policy makers information that will guide their decision-making.
Community Resilience Initiative
Community Resilience HUB
Multnomah County and City of Portland confirm two non-voting members of Steering and Oversight Committee for Joint Homelessness Response System
Multnomah County Commissioners and the Portland City Council have appointed Anna Allen and Laura Suarez as non-voting members of Steering and Oversight Committee for the Homeless Response System.
Tuberculosis Referral
A physician can refer any client to the TB clinic that meets the eligibility requirements.
Resources for Current Adult Care Home Providers
Documentation for Multnomah County Adult Care Home providers.
2015 Aging Well Conference: How to live long and prosper in Multnomah County
Please join us and learn how you can thrive at the free and fascinating 2015 Aging Well Conference.
Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington County Commissioners to select Senate District 18 replacement
Clackamas County, Multnomah County and Washington County Commissioners will hold a joint virtual meeting on November 29 to select a replacement for the vacated State Senate District 18 seat.
DCJ Participates in National Crime Victims' Rights Week
DCJ participated in the annual National Crime Victims' Rights Week, focusing on work done throughout the county to honor victims, and those who assist them in their time of need.
Notice of Funding Availability: Domestic & Sexual Violence InReach
The Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS) announced a new Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Domestic and Sexual Violence (DSV) InReach Services.
Severe weather shelters are closed due to warming trends after more than 1,000 people sought warming overnight
Volunteers joined Multnomah County and city of Portland, Do Good Multnomah & Cultivate Initiatives staff in operations
County now accepting applications for housing and community development projects in Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Multnomah County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is accepting applications for potential housing and community development projects in Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
Nurturing Relationships with Faith Based Organizations Provides Look at Future Response Efforts
Multnomah County Emergency Management attends training on better ways to work with faith-based organizations in disaster response and recovery
Energy
Multnomah County has maintained an active energy program since 1994.
UPDATED: Bitly redirect link disabled
Bitly redirect link disabled.
Smoke, dangerous air prompt Joint Office of Homeless Services to open extra shelter capacity, take other protective steps
Outreach teams will be looking for high-risk people without shelter. Community members seeking shelter for themselves should call 211 to see if there’s space available and to arrange transportation.
County to hold March 6 forum on upcoming changes to early childhood programs and healthcare system
March 6, the Multnomah County Citizen Involvement Committee will co-sponsor a forum about upcoming changes in the county's early childhood programs & changes underway in the healthcare system
Board to consider gun safety ordinance
For the past few months, I’ve been working with our County Attorney and Chair Jeff Cogen on an ordinance addressing gun safety in Multnomah County.