In response to the ongoing homelessness crisis plaguing both urban and rural communities in Oregon, Governor Tina Kotek has taken significant steps to address the
Tag: Homeless Oregon
Local Transient Arrested After Allegedly Setting Ashland Fires
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies and Ashland Police Department (APD) officers responded to a report of a man starting fires this morning in a
Definition of “Prohibited Camping” in Medford Changes
During the May 4 City Council meeting, Council members approved the code change to Prohibited Camping (Medford Municipal Code 5.257). An established camping site is
City of Medford Considering “Established Camping Site” Definition
On Thursday, May 4, the Medford City Council will consider a code change that would provide a local definition of “established camping site” pertaining to
Homeless Issues Prompt Downtown Community Safety Meeting
Last week, the Medford Police Department and Downtown Medford Association hosted a community safety meeting in response to concerns about the downtown area. During the
$8.8M in Homeless Care Funding Allocated for Medford Metro
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has approved grant agreements to award funding to regions declared emergency areas in Governor Kotek’s homelessness state of emergency. The
$4.1M in Funding Available to Help Homeless Oregon Youth
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Self-Sufficiency Programs, Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program is inviting community partners to apply for a portion of $4.1 million
Millions of Dollars Heading to Help Oregon Youth Programs
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) recently completed a $9 million interagency funds transfer to the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Self-Sufficiency Programs, Youth Experiencing
