HereTogether

A coalition of 250+ trusted orgs, businesses and service providers working to address homelessness in the Portland region. #WeAreHereTogether

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Chris Daggett, a lifelong Bend resident, found himself homeless, a situation he never imagined. His experience changed his perspective, revealing that those with the least often give the most. The community remains the same, but living costs have risen.

📰 Source: OPB

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The mission of Street Books is simple: providing literature to unhoused people in Portland.

The impact of the organization goes beyond books–it’s an entry point to form relationships with people who are often kept at the margins of society.

Learn more: https://t.co/CtQ0WsN3uW

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As the Oregon legislature considers HB 2138, which would eliminate most single-family zoning requirements to make housing easier to build, looking to other places that have cut building restrictions to foster production could provide some insight.

More: https://t.co/pmFF92qEfV

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You have questions about housing and homelessness, we have answers.

Our monthly Happening Now newsletter is packed full of the latest news and analysis about the state of housing and homelessness in the Portland metro region.

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We’re grateful to live in a community that cares and shows up for each other in times of need.

We want to take a moment to applaud the organizations and volunteers that stood up eight emergency shelters to protect hundreds of people from the snowstorm Oregon last week.

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You have questions about housing & homelessness, we have answers.

Our newsletter is packed full of the latest news and analysis about the state of housing and homelessness in the Portland metro region.

Our February issue hits inboxes tomorrow! SIGN UP: https://t.co/sAkXPD09i6

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Join us Thursday, March 6th from 6:30–8:30 PM at Broadway Rose Theater for a powerful discussion on The Growing Housing Crisis for Older Adults: Strategies and Solutions in the metro region!

Register for FREE: https://t.co/aYic7oHKTS

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This month’s Kudos: @BlanchetHouse's Emily Coleman! Emily’s colleague, Katie, nominated her:

“I have never met anyone as dedicated, passionate, and amazing as Emily. She continues to lead by example, show up for her community and support everyone around her. She inspires me."

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Families with children are among the "hidden homeless" that our network of providers work hard every day to support to achieve stable housing. Front line workers like Yovana Benancio, featured in this @opb article, are at the heart of this essential work: https://t.co/KfOkFJfO0H

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In The O, a formerly unhoused Portlander writes about the need for sustainable investments in housing services.

“We need ongoing support to move ... toward a future where none of us have to live in fear of being pushed out of our homes.”

Read the letter: https://t.co/AJHe4fjcPa

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Housing insecurity and homelessness are two of the most pressing issues our community faces.

Get insights on the latest developments direct to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter today to stay in the know.

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Consistent investments in effective solutions are our community’s path out of the homelessness crisis.

85% of people remain in housing after benefiting from the rapid rehousing program. This tool is one of many that the SHS measure makes possible.

More:https://t.co/WTY6SKrzmk

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As winter weather conditions have become more severe in the past few years, the need for emergency warming shelters has increased.

Check out our blog to learn more about becoming a warming shelter volunteer in Multnomah County: https://t.co/xwJcliMtlx

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In a move toward greater collaboration between the City of Portland and Multnomah County, both governments have pledged $375,000 each toward opening 200 new overnight, emergency shelter beds.

Learn more: https://t.co/MqibW7QCRo

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It’s the last Big Give Day of this year’s @GiveGuide season!

Donate $10 or more today for a chance to win a three-stop Create Oregon getaway! This package includes lodging, dining, and hands-on workshops in three beautiful corners of our state

Donate: https://t.co/LOFo0CfL3G

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Today's Big Give Day gives us hope that the rain clouds will clear and the flowers will bloom soon.

Give $10+ today for a chance to win a $500 gift card from Portland Nursery. If you’re 35 or under, you have TWO chances to win!

Donate here: https://t.co/LOFo0CfL3G

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There are few things more comforting than a hot cup of coffee on a winter day. Get your bean fix with today’s Big Give Day!

Donate $10 or more for three chances to win a six-coffee subscription from Nossa Familia.

Donate here: https://t.co/LOFo0CfL3G

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Every donation of $10+ today is an entry to win 2 day passes to Pickathon 2025 (6 chances to win!) or a super sleek, super cool vertical turntable from Music Millennium.

Donate: https://t.co/LOFo0CfL3G

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Multnomah County and the @MultCo_JOHS have been hard at work improving its homelessness data systems, and now they’re reaching a major milestone: launching a real-time, comprehensive dashboard to track homelessness.

Learn more: https://t.co/U2iBLrCHZG

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Entering today’s Big Give Day gets you three chances to win a spectacular sightseeing aerial tour from Portland’s best tour operator, Envi Adventures.

Get off the ground by donating $10 – every $10 donation is an entry to win!

Donate here: https://t.co/LOFo0CfL3G