Sharon Meieran’s Approach to Homelessness in Multnomah County
Executive Summary of Sharon Meieran’s approach to homelessness and proposed recommendations for Multnomah County.
Where Does the Money Come From?
Billions are flowing into Portland’s homelessness response—but the tangled web of agencies, taxes, and overhead makes it nearly impossible to track where the money actually goes. This blog breaks down the funding maze behind shelters, housing, and health services—and reveals why all that spending still isn’t delivering results.
A Plan to Address the Source of Unsheltered Homelessness
Portland has spent over a billion dollars fighting homelessness, but without knowing who it’s helping or what people need. This bold new blog proposes a data-driven, person-centered pilot program to finally break the cycle of unsheltered homelessness by starting at the front door.