Protecting older adults from coronavirus means talking about senior poverty

Miracle Messages reunites families with long-lost relatives on the streets

‘We can find people like nobody’s business,’ says the founder of the nonprofit, which has celebrated more than 300 reunions across the United States

Helen Hill

March 30, 2020

At Street Roots, we work through tough times with hope and grace

DIRECTOR’S DESK | As we confront this pandemic, we continue to look toward our best future

Kaia Sand

March 27, 2020

Wyden pushes for vote-by-mail nationwide as coronavirus emergency looms

The senator from Oregon touts the advantages of mail-in voting, a program his state pioneered 20 years ago

Ellena Rosenthal

March 27, 2020

An ER doctor and elected official, Sharon Meiran balances two roles during coronavirus crisis

The Multnomah County commissioner is concerned about how pandemic-related stress is affecting medically vulnerable people and health care workers

Joanne Zuhl

March 25, 2020

Raven Drake opens a drawer full of supplies

Fear, rumors permeate Portland homeless camps and shelters

Anxiety runs high among people on the streets after a stay-home order is issued in the wake of coronavirus

Emily Green

March 24, 2020

Portland alternative school brings success stories for Native American youths

NAYA’s Many Nations Academy offers support to students affected by homelessness, violence and other barriers to traditional education

Anna Pedersen

March 22, 2020

Bottle redemption site closures shortchange houseless

People living on Portland streets struggle to find ways to earn money amid COVID-19 measures

Emily Green

March 21, 2020

Drug and alcohol recovery in a time of isolation

As support groups across Oregon cancel and move online due to COVID-19 measures, an increase in relapses could compound demands on health care providers

Emily Green

March 19, 2020

Cost of child care shuts out many who need it most, leaves workers behind

Two Oregon proposals to invest public money in early learning would change the trajectory of children living in poverty and increase earning potential of child care workers and parents

Emily Green

March 13, 2020

Protecting older adults from coronavirus means talking about senior poverty

COMMENTARY | Many seniors can’t afford an unexpected health crisis

Marisa Espinoza

March 13, 2020