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Five Years On, Portland Street Response Has Become a Pillar for Public Safety
Launched in 2021 amid the chaos of the pandemic, PSR has become a vital part of the city's first responder system, leading to better and more humane outcomes for people in crisis.
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Portland Wins National Award for Peer‑Led Cleanup Program
City recognized for partnering with innovative GLITTER program to employ workers with lived experience of homelessness to clean up city streets. Mayor Wilson goes to Washington, D.C. to accept the award and $275,000 in new funding.
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Shelter Successes - December 2025
Bringing someone from unsheltered homelessness into housing isn't a straightforward process. We want to share some wins from our providers that share the usually hidden victories within the housing process. From documents to jobs--it all matters on the journey to stability.
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Emergency Overnight Shelters Extend Morning Hours Due to Forecasted Cold Weather
Due to forecasted cold weather, many of the City of Portland's emergency overnight shelters will extend morning operations by several hours until 8AM PDT starting Friday, January 23 through Sunday, January 25.
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Helping Stacey Get Home
Stacey was living in her car when the City's homeless reunification workers reached out. She was recovering from a stroke and wanted to go home. But there was a snag: a dog named Monster and a cat named Sneakers.
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Colossal Mural Brings Color and Hope to Downtown
The City of Portland's Public Environment Management Office (PEMO) works with Askew One, the Portland Street Art Alliance, and property owners to add a giant splash of art to a vital downtown intersection.
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Over 100 Portlanders Connected to Shelter in First Five Weeks of Camping Enforcement
City of Portland Provides Update on Camping Enforcement Efforts
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Mayor Keith Wilson Announces Portland Has Reached more than 1,500 Emergency Overnight Beds, Delivered at Unprecedented Speed
The City of Portland announced that it has reached Mayor Keith Wilson’s goal of creating capacity for 1,500 emergency overnight shelter beds through a strategic blend of stable and flexible sleeping units.
Press release
City to Resume Camping Enforcement in November with Focus on Shelter and Services
Police may issue citations if campers refuse offers of shelter or camps violate other restrictions.
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City will open 280 recovery-oriented overnight shelter beds
As winter approaches, Portland is stepping up its shelter capacity, adding shelter for people in recovery. These shelters will bring the total to 1090 beds added since Jan 1, 2025, to serve homeless people in Portland.
Press release
City of Portland Announces September 2 Opening of NW Northrup Shelter in Pearl District
Press release
Building Trust Through Action: Portland’s Commitment to Neighborhoods Hosting Overnight Shelters
Portland is expanding overnight shelters in 2025 with a strong community engagement plan focused on safety, cleanliness, and neighborhood support. Each site includes proactive City services and clear communication channels to ensure livability for all.
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Portland City Council Approves a Temporary SDC Exemption to Jumpstart Housing Development
City Council's unanimous vote paves the way for affordable housing by temporarily eliminating key development fees for three years.
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New Police Report Shows Crime Decrease Around Portland’s Overnight Shelters
A new report from the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) reveals a significant decrease in crime in the areas surrounding two of the City’s overnight shelters, SAFES (30 SW 2nd Ave) and Moore Street Shelter (5325 N. Williams Ave).
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City of Portland Announces Transition of Multnomah Safe Rest Village Shelter Site to Urban Alchemy on July 1
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Mayor Wilson’s Proposed Budget Pledges Strong Support for Portland Street Response’s Future
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Helping People in Crisis
As a crisis responder with Portland Street Response, Chris “Bubba” Paul helps people through some of the toughest times of their lives. "We're here to help people where they are right now," he says.
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What has the City been doing to address Portland’s housing shortage?
The Community and Economic Development service area is working across its teams and in partnership with others on innovative solutions to address Portland's housing shortage, increase affordable units, and streamline and simplify the homebuilding process.
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