Event Date: October 6, 2020
Presentation Materials: Report | Recording | Slides
Contributing Girlfriends: Atiya Mansoor, Elisa Hornecker, Elizabeth Klein, Karen Healey, Kathleen Rafish

How can Portland solve its homelessness crisis? What actions can we take to prevent those at risk for homelessness from losing their home in the first place? The Safe Homes for All Spotlight Report explores several factors contributing to homelessness, including the local shortage of affordable housing, domestic abuse, and mental health issues. Learn about Portland’s recent policies and initiatives to provide more affordable housing and address some of the underlying causes of homelessness.

This report references several organizations doing the heavy lifting to solve the homelessness crisis, including four that ninety-nine girlfriends have already funded (Portland Homeless Family Solutions, Street Roots, Rose Haven, and PDX Bridge). For those interested in deepening their understanding, the bibliography includes several exhaustive local research reports.

The October presentation featured team findings and an update from Mitch Hornecker about the implementation plans for Measure 26-10 providing additional funding for local homelessness work.