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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 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.
Press release
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.
News article
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.
News article
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
JOIN Dayspace Expands Hours in Partnership with City of Portland
JOIN, a regional nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, is expanding the hours and days of operation for its Dayspace program through a new partnership with the City of 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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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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Shelter Successes - July 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.
Updated Blog post
Shelter Successes - August 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.
Updated Blog post
Shelter Successes - June 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.
Updated Blog post
Shelter Successes - September 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.
Updated Blog post
Shelter Successes - October 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.
Updated Blog post
Shelter Successes - May 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.
Blog post
Shelter Successes - April 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.
Blog post
Portland seeks providers for variety of shelter models
City issues Request for Proposals (RFP) for temporary shelters for people experiencing homelessness.
News article
Staff Feature
The City of Portland Shelter Services could not have served nearly 2,000 people experiencing homelessness in the past two years without the invaluable staff who provide daily support at our 10 alternative shelters. We asked our partners at these sites why they do this work. Here's what they said:
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