For people in the Portland area, it is no mystery that there is a significant homeless population here. It’s a topic of much contention among Portlanders and the debate rages on as to how to best help these people in need. A recent article by KGW’s Evan Senoffsky points out the following statistics: The most…
Read MoreFrom OregonLive.com: Hundreds of volunteers are hitting streets throughout the metro area this week in an effort to count how many families and individuals are homeless. The “point-in-time” count, conducted every other year, ensures continued eligibility for state and federal funding and helps area governments and social services agencies plan how to meet ongoing needs…
Read MoreAn unusual project in New York has given four homeless men an international voice. Many homeless men and women feel ignored, invisible and unheard as people walk by them each day. Underheard in New York set out to help homeless residents in New York City speak for themselves. They provided Danny, Derrick, Albert and Carlos each with their own mobile phone,…
Read MoreExecutive Director Eric Bauer gives insight to the plight of homeless men, women and children here in Portland in this short interview with Monica Weitzel on Channel 21’s Community Hotline. Learn more about homelessness and addiction — and how you can help give hope by volunteering or donating to Portland Rescue Mission. Watch the interview…
Read MoreContrary to the stereotype, the vast majority of men and women experiencing homelessness don’t resort to panhandling. An article by the MinnPost compared statistics of homelessness in Portland, Hartford, Nashville and Charlotte. Volunteers for the Vulnerability Index Survey reach out to people on the street and ask them 45 questions about health status, institutional history…
Read MoreFrom This Colossal blog: Manchester-based photographer Lee Jeffries is an accountant by profession, but for the past few years he’s traveled around the world photographing people he encounters on the streets, particularly the homeless. He spends time getting to know each of his subjects before shooting them, which I think is completely evident in his…
Read MoreFrom OPB News: Not much is known about Stevenson Roy. He was born 60 years ago in Montgomery, Alabama. He served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged. Dozens of people visited the Willamette National Cemetery on Wednesday to pay their respects to the homeless Portland veteran. Roy lived on the streets of Portland and died…
Read MoreWe’re all glad to have so many soldiers coming back home from Iraq. But what kind of future do they face as they adjust to life stateside? A recent article by StreetRoots highlights: The Oregon National Guard has the highest rate of suicide among all U.S. National Guards. Thanks to medical advances, more veterans are…
Read MoreOne year ago, Ted Williams gained national attention as the homeless man with the “golden voice”. And where is Ted now? AdWeek and Entertainment Tonight review the ups and downs of Ted’s efforts to put his life back together.
Read MoreSeveral new reports reveal the latest trends in homelessness in Portland and across the United States. Oregon One-Night Homeless Count http://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/RA_2011_Point_In_Time_Homeless_Counts.shtml 2011 Point-In-Time Count of Homelessness, Portland/Multnomah County http://www.portlandonline.com/phb/index.cfm?c=43985 U.S. Conference of Mayors Hunger and Homelessness Report http://www.usmayors.org/pressreleases/uploads/2011-hhreport.pdf
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