9,101 People Served in Shelters 
5,477 People Placed into Housing 
15,074 People Enrolled in Housing Programs Data from Fiscal Year 2024
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Tracking Progress
Data Dashboard
The Homeless Services Department data dashboard is a monthly view of data that helps us track our progress. It shows how many people are experiencing homelessness, and it provides data on how many people are being served with housing, shelter, support services and eviction prevention.
Introducing our new data dashboard
Multnomah County has released a new data dashboard with the most accurate data ever produced on people experiencing homelessness in Multnomah County.
Benita's story: Having an advocate makes all the difference
Benita's life took a turn for the better when she connected with the housing services of NARA Northwest
Street outreach
Street outreach workers provide services, support and stability
As a street outreach worker for Cascadia Health, Adele meets people where they are in the community and helps them find stability.
Elijah's story: "A little bit of help goes a long way"
Elijah, a shelter lead at Menlo Park Safe Rest Village, brings his lived experience to his work of giving back.
We Can Prevent & End Homelessness
Making Homelessness a Rare & Brief Experience
The Joint Office works to address the homelessness crisis in Multnomah County. We work with community-based organizations and government agencies to provide coordinated, participant-driven and equity-based services for those experiencing at risk of homelessness.
We recognize the co-occurring crises that people living unhoused face, including living with medical conditions and disabilities, behavioral health issues and substance use disorders. That is why we engage each person experiencing homelessness using a multi-faceted and holistic approach.
About The Joint Office of Homeless Services (JOHS)
Who We Are & What We Do
Formed in 2016, our office coordinates local, state and federal funding to address the homelessness crisis in Portland and Multnomah County. We oversee the delivery of participant-driven, equity-based services to people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless.
How We Work
Working With Community-Based Organizations
We work in partnership with community-based organizations to ensure that they have the support they need to serve our most vulnerable neighbors.
