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2025 Point in Time Count shows shifting trends in homelessness
Read more: 2025 Point in Time Count shows shifting trends in homelessnessThe latest data from the 2025 Point in Time (PIT) Count offers a critical snapshot and trending data that helps shape the story of what homelessness looks like in our local communities. The PIT Count is a federally mandated initiative by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), requiring counties nationwide to manually…
Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise
Read more: Oregon’s Sanctuary PromiseGuidance from the Oregon Department of Justice Information in English Información en español As a sanctuary state since 1987, Oregon stands for the safety, dignity and human rights of all Oregonians. Oregon was the first state in the nation to pass a statewide law stopping state and local police and government from helping federal authorities…
Benton County surpasses goal, rehouses 54 households
Read more: Benton County surpasses goal, rehouses 54 households54 households in Benton County have moved from homelessness into housing over the past year as a result of collaborative efforts from Benton County’s Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP) Program. These households include 69 adults and 53 children for a total of 122 people who have transitioned from homelessness into stable housing since the program’s inception…
Lincoln County Emergency Preparedness
Read more: Lincoln County Emergency PreparednessEmergencies can happen anytime — like wildfires, tsunamis, disease outbreaks, or power outages. Being prepared helps protect your family, your health, and your community. A prepared community can respond faster and recover more quickly. Visit Lincoln County Emergency Preparedness The Emergency Preparedness webpage includes Plans and lists for 2 Weeks Ready Volunteer opportunities Information about…
Lincoln County Receives $9.75 Million to Develop Affordable Housing for Wildfire Survivors
Read more: Lincoln County Receives $9.75 Million to Develop Affordable Housing for Wildfire SurvivorsLincoln County has received a $9.75 million grant to develop affordable housing for survivors of the 2020 Echo Mountain wildfire who are still without a stable, permanent residence. The funding comes from Oregon Housing and Community Services through a U.S. Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant. The state agency received $422 million from…
Data dashboard and ‘Connect to Hope’ awareness campaign for 988 Oregon
Read more: Data dashboard and ‘Connect to Hope’ awareness campaign for 988 OregonOregon Health Authority is marking the third anniversary of 988—the three-digit number that anyone can call, text or chat when in need of mental health support—with two significant milestones: the launch of a new data dashboard to increase transparency, track usage and demonstrate the impact of 988 in Oregon and the start of a new public awareness campaign,…