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What will it take to end homelessness?

Portland, like many cities throughout the United States, finds itself at a crossroads. How do we collectively tackle the housing crisis and begin to really put the resources needed into ending homelessness? Anna Griffin’s series on homelessness in The Ore ...

18 Feb 2015 - Israel Bayer
#MyHomePDX: How does supporting people in poverty help our community?

Street Roots recently asked civic leaders around Portland, “How does supporting people in poverty help our community?” The project was inspired by the #MyHomePDX campaign on Twitter, recently launched by Street Roots and allies to talk about homelessness ...

1 Jan 2014 - Street Roots Staff
Best quotes from Street Roots interviews in 2011

Best quotes from Street Roots interviews in 2011 "I don’t think we’re in the buggy whip business just yet. But I sometimes wonder if we’re going to be the last. I’m not nostalgic, but I enjoy, and still think most people do, the printed book. It’s a ...

29 Dec 2011 - Street Roots
Push for housing levy coming from the grassroots

Push for housing levy coming from the grassroots Housing advocates and policy makers in Seattle are celebrating the recent renewal of its housing levy, prompting renewed efforts in Portland to replicate the funding stream here. Approved by 63 percent of v ...

2 Dec 2009 - Street Roots