Oregon's recession: By the numbers

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Commissioner Nick Fish

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Commissioner

Nick Fish

1221 S.W. Fourth Avenue

Room 240

Portland OR 97204

(503) 823-3589

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In the spring of 2007, Transition Projects, Inc. asked residents of TPI shelters to photograph where they slept while living on the streets. Equipped with just disposable cameras, they delivered the photographs in this book in a matter of days.

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They can help you find an apartment, answer questions about employment resources, tell you where to find health care or emergency shelter, and much much more.

Multnomah County Vital Aging Task Force 2008 Report

More than 100,000 residents of Multnomah County are over the age of 65; older adults will make up an increasing share of our population in coming years - see how in this report.

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Oregon's recession: By the numbers - Printable Version

Last week, the federal government announced that Oregon ranks first in the nation in per capita homelessness. One in 200 Oregonians is homeless, and we are one of the few states where the majority of homeless people are unsheltered.

Other statistics echo the same unfortunate reality: Oregon is second in the nation in unemployment, trailing only Michigan, and third in the nation in hunger.

Nick spoke with KGW yesterday about the report and about the challenges facing Portland, and has issued a call to action to all Portlanders, urging government, non-profits, churches, and citizens to do more to address increasing need in our community.

There are many ways we can help – through groups like Hands on Greater Portland, the Mayor’s Portland Is Better Together initiative, or by giving directly to local organizations.

HUD Annual Homelessness Assessment Report

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