Sept. 12: Joint Office of Homeless Services offering 24-hour smoke shelter for 3rd day, distributing KN95 masks
Community members seeking shelter for themselves should call 211 to learn where space is available and to arrange transportation.
Direct Impact on Community
The Multnomah Youth Commission continues to build working relationships and partnerships with local government agencies, school districts, and community based organizations.
August 11 Special Election - Letter to Voter
August 11 Special Election - Letter to Voter
Healthy Birth Initiative seeks donations for holiday gift drive
As the holiday season approaches, Healthy Birth Initiatives (HBI) is asking our community partners and neighbors to again help support the families in our program.Many people are not aware...
Applications to serve on the Salary Commission due December 8, 2023
The Salary Commission sets the salaries for the County Chair, County Commissioners, and Sheriff, and the county-paid supplemental salary of the District Attorney.
Mental Health Town Hall to ask, "how can the county better serve our African American neighbors?"
Program staff and division leaders want to hear from residents, nonprofits, community leaders
Acknowledging climate anxiety this Mental Health Awareness Month
If you experience climate anxiety, you are not alone in sadness, anger, fear, apathy, or grief.
Supplier Diversity Programs
Supplier Diversity Programs include Good Faith Effort, Workforce Training and Hiring, Labor Compliance, and the Construction Diversity and Equity Fund.
IDD Provider Resources
Multnomah County Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Provider Resources Page
How It Works
The SUN Community School model works towards educational success for children, wrap around social and health services and enrichment and recreational opportunities.
Lead in Paint
How to check for lead paint in your home, lead paint in toys.
Wood Burning Exchange
Participating homeowners will receive a financial incentive for replacing their wood burning device.
Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services investigates allegations of abuse, self-neglect and financial exploitation of seniors and people with disabilities.
Oregon Medicare Savings Connect
Oregon Medicare Savings Connect can help with: Medicare Part B and D premiums, co-pays and deductibles, prescription costs. Services are free, confidential, and language interpretation is available.
Immunizations
Free vaccines for children and adults. Immunization requirements for school, preschool and childcare.
Commissioners Propose New Board Rules to Promote Transparent and Balanced Government
Commissioner Meghan Moyer (District 1) and Commissioner Vince Jones-Dixon (District 4) have released for public comment revised board rules.
Influenza
Getting a flu shot is the best way to prevent the flu.
Construction Diversity and Equity Fund
The Construction Diversity Equity Fund (CDEF) promotes a local, diverse construction workforce and supports COBID Certified businesses in the construction industry.
Aging Services Advisory Council (ASAC)
Providing on-going advice and guidance on policy decisions and program development for service delivery to older adults.
JVP's April Newsletter
Commissioner Vega Pederson's April 2022 newsletter.
“Recovery is miraculous”: Advocates speak out as Board proclaims September 2022 Recovery Month
The County observes Recovery Month each year to raise awareness about the challenges of living with substance use disorder, as well as the treatment options available to help people heal.
Board of Commissioners asks Health Department for recommendations on how to limit youth access to flavored nicotine products
The Health Department will return in September with a recommendation for policy language to prevent the sales of flavored nicotine products in Multnomah County.
FY 2024 Economic Forecasts and Financial Overview
FY 2024 Economic Forecasts and Financial Overview
Budget Office sees growing surplus in latest forecast, but inflation, war pose risks
The forecast anticipates a surplus of $19.3 million for FY 2023, which starts July 1, 2022, and lasts through June 30, 2023. That’s expected to become a $38.2 million surplus by FY 2027.
Volunteers across Multnomah County help hundreds of people find warm, dry places to sleep during winter storms
On Feb. 22, the busiest night so far this season, 361 people took refuge across four warming centers operated by the Joint Office and its contracted nonprofit partner, Transition Projects.