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homlessness-portland-unst242 · 6 months

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Social Change Blog #2- History of Homelessness in Portland and actions now

The Portland Homeless Crisis P:2

Asia Lumoya-Wills

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My main research for social change is homelessness in Portland, Oregon. Portland hasn't always been known for the large population of homelessness, but over the years the city of roses has turned into homelessness and a hot spot for drug abuse. Homelessness didn't start to become a major problem till around the late 19th century. “There are many factors that contributed to Oregon’s current homelessness crisis. But most agree that the blame largely falls on one problem: the state’s affordable housing shortage”(Zielinski, 2023). Portland relied on low-wage migrant workers who were employed as warehouse workers, longshoremen, and loggers to keep the Portland economy stable. However, these workers could not afford to buy houses in Portland so there was something called, “short-term lodging houses” in an attempt to fix this issue. These lodging houses were one-room single occupancy hotels with communal kitchens and bathrooms. A large part of why these lodging houses were widely used came down to the low rates that came with spending the night there. Over time the use of short-term lodging decreased and was eventually torn down. In the 1950s and 1960’s these lodging houses were torn down for urban renewal, thus ending short-term lodging. Upon delving into the history of homelessness in Portland, we have to take into account a fact that most people forget. Although the homeless crisis has blown up in recent years, Portland has long been at risk for homelessness due to the outrageous housing prices and the ratio of low-income waged workers living there. Although this has always been an issue, homelessness in Portland has taken a completely different shape. Homelessness in recent years has skyrocketed and grown out of the city’s control. Efforts needed to be made to tackle the homeless crisis in the city.

Two local non-profit organizations that attempted to do this are the Transition Projects and Operation Night Watch. “In any given year, we help place more than 1,000 people into affordable housing - and then support them in retaining that housing”(Transition Projects, 2023). The transition project is mainly focused on housing and helping others maintain that housing. Operation Night Watch is another nonprofit organization dedicated to improving homelessness in Portland. Their main focus is,“Nighttime hospitality for Portland’s unhoused population to promote dignity, community, and social connection” (Nightwatch,2021). Essentially this organization provides free individual counseling sessions while also providing essentials such as food, socks, blankets, etc. This is a social way for those on the streets unhoused to get the mental health help they need all while making sure they have the survival necessities they need for living on the street as well.

Another recent attempt at improving the homeless situation in Portland came through Oregon ballots. “In 2020, Oregon voters passed the HereTogether-Metro Regional Supportive Housing Measure. This measure is one of the most ambitious efforts in the nation in terms of providing critical funding to services that support people transitioning out of homelessness” (Gaitán, 2023). This measure aimed to decrease the risk of homelessness both in people transitioning out of homelessness and struggling to avoid it. The act is set to be implemented in the year 2030 and is one of the current actions being taken to reduce homelessness in Portland.

Citations:

Homelessness in Portland. The Official Guide to Portland. (n.d.). https://www.travelportland.com/plan/homelessness-portland/#:~:text=Portland%20is%20a%20compassionate%20city%20with%20extensive%20support%20%E2%80%94%20including%20hunger,health%20treatment%20and%20housing%20solutions

Our mission. Operation Nightwatch. (n.d.). https://www.operationnightwatch.org/our-mission

Stories of transition. Transition Projects. (n.d.). https://www.tprojects.org/stories-of-transition

Zielinski, A. (2023, October 10). How homelessness in Oregon started, grew and became a statewide crisis. opb. https://www.opb.org/article/2023/10/09/oregon-homelessness-history-background-housing-solutions/

#homelessness #portland oregon

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socialjusticerogue · 4 years

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We're holding online services for my church this morning, and I have lit my chalice. #heretogether #edmontonunitarians #socialdistancing #distancechurch (at Edmonton, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Cw0o3A7K7/?igshid=1niispfsrfttq

#heretogether #edmontonunitarians #socialdistancing #distancechurch

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teatimestampcreations · 2 years

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The Here Together stamp set and die cuts. You matter to me! #heretogether #heretogetherstampset #ipromise #wellgetthroughthistogether #lovechangeseverything #sendacarddeliverasmile #sendacardtoafriendday #sendacardnotatext #sendacardtoday #makeacardsendacard (at Davenport, Iowa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ0C0xHJi5U/?utm_medium=tumblr

#heretogether #heretogetherstampset #ipromise #wellgetthroughthistogether #lovechangeseverything #sendacarddeliverasmile #sendacardtoafriendday #sendacardnotatext #sendacardtoday #makeacardsendacard

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jamesabelc · 6 years

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Pride March with Loveyourself

#pride #pridemarch #heretogether #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia #gay #gayasia #gaypinoy

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voices-of-darrow · 4 years

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Hard to believe it has been three weeks since the Class of 2020′s Commencement Ceremonies! Though far apart, celebration was plenty.

#thedarrowschool #voicesofdarrow #dareto #graduation #virtualgraduation #heretogether #strongertogether #darrowtraditions #protectthepond #classof2020 #commencement #seeyouonthescreen

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gumsurfboards · 4 years

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Thanks @whitneylbk really enjoyed building this board. 9'8" Piglet #whitneylbk #heretogether #resinpanels https://www.instagram.com/p/B84YtZRn3bk/?igshid=1tkw046znb45k

#whitneylbk #heretogether #resinpanels

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chanology101 · 7 years

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The world wants us to be straight. But the world is round, And the heart is curved. Everything bends, even light. #HereTogether #lateupload (at Marikina City)

#heretogether #lateupload

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rmdellova · 7 years

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#HereTogether with “Drunk with Pride”

As most of us know, June is the Pride Month wherein the LGBTQA community can be truly free to express themselves. Why? Because they are oppressed, bullied, teased, and treated like they are worthless to the society. It’s the 21st century, it’s time to accept them because they are humans too. Accept that #LoveIsLove no matter what the sexual orientation is.

This post is for the LGBTQA community especially the youth. This post aims to inspire the youth to be themselves and to tell everybody that there is nothing wrong being a part of our community.

Now, being an ally doesn’t have to mean that you’re gay, lesbian, bi, trans, etc. It simply means that you respect us. It means that you will be there to help us and fight for our rights.

We have this thing called Pride March and Pride Month to show others how we fight and strive hard for our dignity, self-worth, and honor. These are special events for us because being branded as the ‘plague of the society’, we were denied freedom to choose who we love.

Boys can like Boys and Girls can like Girls as much as Boys can like Girls. We don’t have a say on what other people are feeling, so just accept the fact that they can love whoever they want.

We are raised by rules and roles. These rules and roles limit our freedom to experiment and express. Growing up, I was told that “men must do...”, “men must not...”, “men must be...”, and it was honestly restricting me. I am here to break the gender roles assigned to us by the society.

We live in a world where tasks are assigned depending on your gender. If you can do a task, then do it. Don’t let the norms restrict you from doing so. Be a game changer and help us improve the world.

#LoveIsLove no matter who and what sexual orientation you choose. There shouldn’t be anything in this world that would restrict you from choosing the person you love. Love whoever you want to love without reservations.

Now, if other people will tell you that being a part of the LGBTQA community is wrong, don’t listen to them. Just be confident about yourself. Love who you want to love. Break the gender roles. Love yourself. If anyone thinks otherwise, Fuck their opinions. As long as you’re doing you and what you love without hurting or stepping on other people, then continue to do so.

Bomber Jacket from SM Youth Art Direction by Yours truly Make Up by Ivy Chua & Geccy Karaniwan (see blog) Hair & Styling by Yours truly Photos by Ivy Chua (see blog) Post processed by Yours truly

P.S. Thanks to Maureen Gimutao for lending her camera. This shoot wouldn’t be done without her camera!

P.P.S. June 24, 2017 is the date for the Metro Manila Pride Parade!

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sintensya · 7 years

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Kakauwi ko lang galing pride daming ganap, nakakapagod sobra pero enjoy especially that i went with my girl ❤💛💚💙💜

#gay pride #heretogether #pride 2017 #metro manila pride

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stormtide · 7 years

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#HereTogether (at Marikina Sports Center)

#heretogether

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lisaaaadavid · 7 years

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We are #HereTogether #Pride2017🏳️‍🌈

June 24, 2017, my first and definitely NOT my last march together with the LGBTQ+ community, will always be one of my favorite moments in my entire existence. Indeed, we are all here together.