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Dive deeper into the Joint Office’s role within the overall homelessness response system and its commitment to making homelessness a rare and brief experience throughout Multnomah County.
Explore our latest news and events, gaining insights into the breadth of our work, progress, and achievements in supporting people experiencing and at-risk of homelessness.
Find upcoming events, crucial news, spotlights of our partners and contracted service providers, and participant stories who have been positively impacted by Metro SHS funds.

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Terralinda's Story
February 11, 2025
Terralinda leaves homelessness for housing with support from Cascadia Health's Street Outreach team
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Street outreach workers provide services, support and stability
February 10, 2025
Adele, an outreach worker for Cascadia Health, supports people experiencing homelessness and lays the groundwork for long-term stability.
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First three months of FY 2025 show strong outcomes for Joint Office
November 22, 2024
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Mini's story: 'I'm just proud of myself'
November 13, 2024
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FY 2024 Supportive Housing Services Annual Report
November 13, 2024
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Brian's story: 'Everything is easier when you have housing'
November 12, 2024
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County team helps older adults and people with disabilities to find housing
November 07, 2024
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$10 million in grants support homeless services workforce
November 07, 2024
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Eric's story: 'It's like my life is brand new'
November 07, 2024
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Video: Arbor Lodge Shelter reopens
October 25, 2024
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Monique's path from homelessness to housing
October 16, 2024
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Marie Equi Center opens its doors
October 16, 2024
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'You're doing something to help people move forward'
October 04, 2024
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Year-end outcomes: JOHS houses and shelters thousands more people
September 12, 2024
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Revitalized Joint Office of Homeless Services demonstrates value in continued partnership
August 21, 2024
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JOHS director Dan Field featured on Think Out Loud
July 25, 2024
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Upcoming training opportunities focused on domestic and sexual violence
July 25, 2024
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Housing Multnomah Now pilot initiative houses 311 households
July 25, 2024
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Contract Monitoring Audit
July 03, 2024
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JOHS celebrates upcoming reopening of Arbor Lodge shelter
June 27, 2024
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Year in Review: May 2023 - May 2024
June 24, 2024
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May 20, 2024
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JOHS distributes $10 million in workforce stabilization grants
April 26, 2024
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‘Excellent results’: Joint Office housing placement data is 96% accurate
April 25, 2024
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Joint Office on target for spending goals
April 16, 2024
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Multnomah County Board approves design plan, funding for Montavilla tiny home shelter on S.E. 82nd Avenue
April 11, 2024
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Multnomah County, Street Roots Release 2022 Domicile Unknown Report
December 20, 2023
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Community celebrates reopening of Willamette Center shelter
December 01, 2023
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FY 2023 Supportive Housing Services Annual Report
November 07, 2023
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Shawn's story
November 07, 2023
Shawn's story of receiving services from the Behavioral Health Resource Center that helped him move from unsheltered homelessness to housing.
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Year Two of Supportive Housing Services: Kara
November 06, 2023
Gateway Center adds housing assessor position helping domestic violence survivors, thanks to Supportive Housing Services funding
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Year Two of Supportive Housing Services: Clarice
November 06, 2023
After experiencing incarceration and drug addiction, Clarice finds hope with a program that pairs mental health treatment with housing subsidies
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Year Two of Supportive Housing Services: John
November 06, 2023
Roseway Motel Shelter supports John’s path to housing
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Year Two of Supportive Housing Services: Takiah
November 06, 2023
New position funded by the Supportive Housing Services Measure helps bridge gap for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are experiencing homelessness
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Jessica's Story
September 19, 2023
Jessica shares story of moving from tent to apartment with Housing Multnomah Now.
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Gwyn and Dan's Story
August 31, 2023
Portland couple moves from homelessness to housing with support from the Joint Office
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Joint Office shows progress in SHS quarterly report
August 31, 2023
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Joint Office publishes wage study showing provider workforce challenges
August 08, 2023
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Built for Zero July 2023 Update
July 27, 2023
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Continuum of Care Funding Opportunity
July 06, 2023
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Leah-Nora’s Story
May 14, 2023
Transitions Projects’ Compass Program: Permanent Housing for Trans and Non-Binary Individuals
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Built for Zero April 2023 Update
April 12, 2023
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