Supportive housing services: Addressing homelessness in greater Portland

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In recent years, homelessness and housing prices have both increased dramatically in the Portland area. The supportive housing services program is designed to help people find and stay in housing.

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On May 19, 2020, voters in greater Portland approved a measure that would raise money for supportive housing services for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

Community members and leaders from around the region developed the measure, recognizing that individuals and families need the right amount of support to find and stay in their homes. Metro’s new supportive housing services program will provide the much-needed wraparound services to help reduce homelessness across greater Portland.

Work to establish Metro’s new program began immediately after the election.