Entries by Liz Starke

Portland’s daytime camping ban lacks concrete plans, procedures

Originally published on Streetroots.org Written by Jeremiah Hayden, Sr Intern Read full article Vague communication from city causes concern among homeless Portlanders and service providers Portland’s ‘daytime camping ban’ went into effect July 7, but the city has not communicated a rollout timeline, a map of allowed sleeping spots or when exactly Portland police will […]

Save Portland Street Response

Portland Street Responses receives thousands of 911 calls every year. Professional responders are sent to nonviolent situations, rather than armed police officers. Despite the success of PSR, city council has recently shown a lack of support. The Portland Street Response pilot project was so successful that last year City Council voted unanimously in favor of […]

Katie O’Brien Interview on KGW Straight Talk show with Laural Porter

Our Executive Director, Katie O’Brien, along with ninety-nine girlfriends, were recently interviewed for KGW Straight Talk with Laural Porter. The show is schedule to air: Friday, June 30th at 7:00pm Saturday, July 1st 10:30am Saturday, July 1st at 6:30pm Sunday, July 2nd at 8:30pm Please note the schedule may shift depending on NBC programming.  

Portland homeless nonprofits say they need help to meet expected increase in demand following daytime camping ban

Reporter Nicole Hayden of the Oregonian reports that Portland nonprofits supporting those experiencing homelessness are concerned about their ability to meet the expected increase in demand once the city’s new daytime camping ban goes into effect. The ban, scheduled for early July, limits unhoused individuals to camping only between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. in […]

Fred Meyer Community Rewards program

The Fred Meyer Community Rewards program makes fundraising for Rose Haven so easy! Once you link your Fred Meyer Shopper’s Card to Rose Haven, all you have to do is shop at Fred Meyer and swipe your card. Here’s how it works: 1. Create a Digital Account. A digital account is needed to participate in […]

Fundraise with BottleDrop

We’ve partnered with BottleDrop Give to fundraise for Rose Haven by collecting beverage containers with an Oregon refund value. Step 1: Email us to express interest in the BottleDrop program. Step 2: Pick up your special bags with Rose Haven’s special QR code at Rose Haven or a BottleDrop location. Step 3: Fill them up! […]