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Erik Neumann/JPRPolitics often get in the way of building homeless shelters. But because of recent wildfires and the pandemic, Southern Oregon saw an unusual amount of growth in shelters this year. -
Housing Justice AllianceLast week, an unhoused man died in Medford after being exposed to the elements during a cold night. In response, housing advocates are asking the city to halt its controversial “prohibited camping, lying and sleeping” ordinance.
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Gov. Kate Brown joined lawmakers, local elected officials and dozens of agency staff at the grand opening of The ARCHES Inn, a former hotel repurposed as an emergency shelter for Marion County’s most vulnerable residents. -
After battling homelessness as single mothers, these four women strive to become advocates for other struggling families and create a better life for their children.
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Gov. Newsom says the situation with homeless encampments is unacceptable. The state housing agency is funding more services, while Caltrans is clearing some camps. But advocates are wary.
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The plan could help the city comply with federal court rulings that have prevented local governments from imposing anti-camping ordinances if there isn’t enough housing or shelter.
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Across the country, supply chain issues are causing shortages in food. And Oregon is no exception.
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The state of Oregon is halting its rental assistance program, despite receiving thousands of applications weekly from people seeking the state’s help to stay in their homes as winter approaches.
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A motel and RV park in Klamath County has been transformed into transitional housing for people in need. The initiative is known as Project Turnkey and it opened this week.
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More than a dozen chronically homeless people in Grants Pass will soon have a warm, dry place to stay. Spearheaded by the non-profit Rogue Retreat, the Foundry Village project will provide sixteen tiny houses for homeless people in the area.
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At least $182 million of pandemic food aid in California has gone unused, according to a recent audit. That amounts to some 500,000 unused benefit cards for the 2019-20 school year
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These extra nutritional benefits are meant to offset some of the worst health impacts of the pandemic—like hunger.
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Non-English speaking immigrants face some of the biggest hurdles to receiving California rent relief. Advocates say informal leases, lack of technology access and language barriers are getting in the way.
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The California eviction moratorium ended Sept. 30, but tenants still have some protections and can get help paying the rent. Here’s a FAQ.
