Pets can be integral to surviving homelessness. Providing hope, connection and companionship in difficult circumstances. With a smile on her face, Julie holds her small dog close. They live together in a Portland shelter. “She is my life,” Julie said. “I ...
5 Jun 2024 - Ellen Clarke
2023 Point in Time count reveals 4,857 unsheltered women across Oregon Editor's note: This story contains descriptions of intimate partner violence. Alana’s friends warned her when she moved from Salem to Portland with her boyfriend. The couple had b ...
6 Mar 2024 - Ellen Clarke
Lack of affordable housing, health care needs and a digital divide worsen conditions for homeless seniors Editor's note: This story discusses self-harm. In her late 50s, Laurie depended on $100 a month in food stamps while she lived in her car. She a ...
24 Jan 2024 - Ellen Clarke