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Portland and the federal government

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Portland's Homeless Response

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Homelessness is a humanitarian crisis that demands an urgent response. Together, we will end the crisis on our streets, restoring safety, shelter, and hope — one person at a time.
Guest sharing the view inside her shelter unit at Reedway Safe Rest Village. View full size image

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Police officer checking in on an unsheltered man in Pioneer Courthouse Square.

Tackling Portland’s Homeless Crisis

Drone shot of Peninsula Crossing Safe Rest Village, with tiny homes arranged in two circles facing a community center.

City Shelters

Hazel Ying Lee Apartments, a four-story, U-shaped, multicolored brick and white building.

Affordable Housing

Four outreach workers stand in a group in the middle of a street talking

City Outreach Team

icons of a bed, shower, plate and utensils, and two hands holding a heart

Homelessness Assistance Guide

Four Ground Score Association staff walking in downtown Portland

Partnerships and Job Opportunities

two CHAT members responding to a 9-1-1 call

Homelessness and Public Safety

A campsite removal contractor cleaning up at a homeless camp

Campsite reporting and cleanup

A row of beds in an overnight shelter. Each bed has a colorful blanket.

Support Our Shelters

A map of Portland with colored dots pinpointed

Homelessness Data, Maps and Reports

Mayor Keith Wilson testifies before Portland City Council.

Mayor Wilson's Plan to End Unsheltered Homelessness

Signpost in Pioneer Courthouse Square shows distance to cities around the world.

Homeless Reunification Program

Artistic mural on downtown office building reads "EMPATHY".

Homeless and Housing Committee

Empty beds in an overnight shelter.

The Role of Emergency Shelter in “Housing First” Systems

Related offices, programs, and projects

Outreach staff kneeling to talk to someone about services needed.

Portland Solutions

Hazel Ying Lee affordable housing project.

Housing Bureau

Portland Street Response Logo

Portland Street Response

CHAT team members

Community Health

A campsite removal contractor cleaning up at a homeless camp

Impact Reduction Program

Drone shot of Peninsula Crossing Safe Rest Village, with tiny homes arranged in two circles facing a community center.

City Shelter Services

Welcome sign for Laurelwood Center group shelter with beds in background

Shelter to Housing Continuum (S2HC) Project

Downtown Portland with the Willamette River and Tom McCall Waterfront Park in the foreground.

Street Services Coordination Center

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