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Portland Marks Over 100,000 Nights of Safe Sleep Through City Emergency Overnight Shelters

The City of Portland has reached a new and important milestone of providing over 100,000 nights of safe sleep according to data provided by HMIS (the data system used to track homelessness engagement).

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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