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Entries by Liz Starke
‘Brushstrokes of Hope’ Fundraiser to Benefit Portland’s Rose Haven Shelter
In collaboration with Americh, Chown Hardware are hosting a special LIVE auction event on October 3rd at their Portland showroom! A custom Americh Somerset solid surface bathtub hand-painted by the […]
Trauma Informed Design: Inspiring Safety & Healing
Rose Haven’s award winning trauma informed approach to services and the physical design of the space means that re-traumatization of guests is less likely, and the agency is best positioned […]
‘Going to make our work harder’: Local advocates bemoan SCOTUS Grants Pass decision
People living on Portland’s streets and those working to connect them to food, clothing and shelter reacted Friday to the Supreme Court’s Grants Pass decision. The 6-3 ruling leaves it up […]
‘People still need help’: Debate rages on ahead of city effort to curb MultCo-funded homeless tents
A debate is raging about whether or not Multnomah County should distribute tents to the homeless one day ahead of a Portland City Council vote aimed at curbing such activity. […]
Portland pauses homeless camp sweeps during peak heat despite new ordinance
You may not see it, but you can surely smell the result of five days of extreme temperatures on the streets of Portland’s Old Town neighborhood. Urine and hot trash […]
The National Women’s Shelter Network, Submits an Amicus Brief in Support of the Rights of Women, Youth and Children Experiencing Homelessness in Landmark Supreme Court Case
The National Women’s Shelter Network, Inc. Joins Law Enforcement Associations, Faith-Based Organizations, Medical Professionals, Legal Experts, Academic Leaders, Advocates, and Members of Congress to Urge an End to the Criminalization […]
Mayor Wheeler’s Proposed Camping Ban Draws Mixed Reactions
On the one hand, many are relieved to see the mayor taking what they call a more humane approach. On the other hand, some are still concerned about it […]
Oregon Seniors Struggle Under the Threat of Homelessness
Lack of affordable housing, health care needs and a digital divide worsen conditions for homeless seniors by Ellen Clarke | 24 Jan 2024 Editor’s note: This story discusses self-harm. In her late 50s, […]
‘Matter of life or death’: Warming shelters need volunteers, clothing as winter storm looms
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Wintery weather and frigid temperatures have agencies across the Portland metro thinking of those most vulnerable: the homeless. While some agencies already have overnight warming shelters […]