Service providers for women in crisis align with housing groups this legislative session Finding a safe place to stay when fleeing an abusive relationship remains a nearly insurmountable challenge for many domestic violence survivors in Portland’s tight a ...
29 Jan 2016 - Emily Green
Homeless camp sweeps in Portland illustrate dearth of services available now Every year about this time, like clockwork, the City of Portland conducts annual camp sweeps in inner Southeast Portland, and eventually parts of downtown right before the Rose F ...
28 May 2015 - SR editorial board
A survivor called our 24-hour crisis line asking for emergency shelter. She was fleeing from her abuser, who had found her at her sister’s house and assaulted her so badly she ended up in the hospital. “Unfortunately, we have no shelter space available, a ...
27 Mar 2014 - Kerry Naughton
Number of chicken wings sold by Fire on the Mountain on Super Bowl Sunday: 25,653 Percent drop in Seattle-area 911 calls during the Super Bowl: 31 Percent rise in Seattle-area 911 calls after the Super Bowl: 75 Dollars per container the Port of Portland w ...
15 Feb 2014 - Street Roots Staff
Sending out an S.O.S. Police, shelter workers and advocates work to piece together a month long pattern of violence By Rebecca Robinson Contributing Writer On a recent Friday afternoon at Sisters of the Road Café on Northwest Davis Street, women shared th ...
1 May 2009 - Street Roots
City concedes need for more shelters Nov. 27, 2008 (From the Nov. 14, edition of Street R oots) Warming centers replace ‘severe weather' alerts for getting the sick and homeless off Portland's wet street s (By Amanda Waldroupe, Contributing Writ ...
27 Nov 2008 - Street Roots
Extra! Extra! Posted Nov. 13, 2008 All the news that’s fit for a vendor’s hands hits the streets tomorrow, so don’t be shy. Say hello, pick up a copy for the road and an extra for the family that’s headed your way. Here’s a sneak peak at what’s inside: R ...
13 Nov 2008 - Street Roots