Nonprofit workers assisting homeless youth await recognition from management Workers at New Avenues for Youth, a social services nonprofit for homeless youth, notified organization leadership they want a union. Despite requesting voluntary recognition fro ...
28 Dec 2022 - Aurora Biggers
A homeless Portlander, dubbed ‘the Driftwood Wizard,’ began building a driftwood shelter in late summer. He left with nary a trace, an impermanent structure and indelible impression in his wake. Much like its architect, Driftwood Castle will disappear soo ...
23 Nov 2022 - Aurora Biggers
It’s unclear how many fires classified as ‘homeless related’ actually involve homeless Portlanders Darrell Pattum wasn’t there when an arsonist burned down his camp in 2019, but his neighbors said a man walked out of a nearby business and threatened them ...
9 Nov 2022 - Aurora Biggers and Henry Brannan