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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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GLITTER staff in Old Town standing along the street wearing a blue vest with a broom holding his dog.

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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A Wash House staff member in a black baseball cap stands smiling

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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Sleeping units at the NW Northrup location.

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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A woman radiates joy as she holds her pet dog in her arms in her kitchen.

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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Arists on hanging platform paint giant LOVE mural on downtown office building..

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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View of downtown Portland skyline from Washington Park, with trees framing the foreground.

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.

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Sleeping units at the NW Northrup location.

City of Portland Launches Emergency Overnight Shelter Utilization Rate Dashboard

A new dashboard is being released by the City of Portland to showcase utilization data for the City's emergency overnight shelters.

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Moore Street Utilization Rates

City of Portland Launches Emergency Overnight Shelter Participation Data Dashboard

The City Shelter Services team of Portland Solutions has developed a public dashboard showcasing participation totals at emergency overnight shelters.

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Sleeping units at the NW Northrup location.

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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View of downtown Portland skyline from Washington Park, with trees framing the foreground.

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.

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DIY Skatepark Brings Jolt of Energy to Old Town

A scrappy band of Portland skaters have turned a derelict parking lot into the vibrant Q-Side skatepark, with a helping hand from the city’s Public Environment Management Office (PEMO).

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Proud skaters stand atop a radiant mural at Q-Side skatepark in Old Town.

Meet the Problem Solver

Anne Hill runs the Problem Solvers, a small but mighty team working to make Portland’s public spaces safer and friendlier by solving problems, one block at a time. As director of the Public Environmental Management Office (PEMO), she focuses on keeping business districts vibrant and fun.

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Anne Hill stands in front of a mural in Portland.

City of Portland Announces September 2 Opening of NW Northrup Shelter in Pearl District

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External photo of the NW Northrup Shelter site.

City of Portland Expands Day Center Capacity with Two New Partnerships, Including Innovative Outdoor Site

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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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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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This photo shows the outside of the SAFES Shelter site operated by the Salvation Army.

City of Portland Announces Transition of Multnomah Safe Rest Village Shelter Site to Urban Alchemy on July 1

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Urban Alchemy's Portland Love Team patrols neighborhoods providing outreach and cleaning up trash.

Sunderland RV Safe Park Site Extended Through June 2025

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a picture of the sunderland site plan

Portland seeks providers for variety of shelter models

City issues Request for Proposals (RFP) for temporary shelters for people experiencing homelessness.

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This image shows black mats on a floor of an emergency shelter on top of the mats are towels and bedding.
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