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Shelter, Housing Assistance, and Supportive Housing
Shelter, Housing Assistance, and Supportive Housing

Are we spending smarter to end homelessness, or just spending more?

Multnomah County now spends over $53,000 per homeless individual per year, yet thousands remain unsheltered. This report breaks down the costs and effectiveness of shelter types, housing assistance, and supportive housing.

📊 Learn why better coordination—not just more funding—is the key to lasting solutions in Report #3

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Where Does the Money Come From?
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.

Mission Statement

Portland Voice is addressed to taxpayers, citizens, and elected officials in Portland and Multnomah County.

We provide data-driven analyses of homelessness to promote effective and cost-efficient approaches to ending homelessness in the city and county.

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Our Beliefs

Outreach

The journey begins because of outreach. People in the streets gaining trust, informing, and connecting people with services is critical to helping people change their situation for the better.

Treament

Many of the people experiencing homelessness are also experiencing serious medical and mental health conditions that prevent them from pursuing help or making progress toward recovery.

Shelter

Life outside is hard and unforgiving. Every person deserves to sleep in safety and comfort.