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Multnomah County, OR @multco.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Four libraries will be open until 8 p.m.: ➡️Albina Library, 205 N.E. Russell St. ➡️Central Library, 801 S.W. 10th Ave. ➡️Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave. ➡️Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave. Find more cool spaces and resources: multco.us/hot

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Help for When It's Hot

Information about cool spaces, cooling centers and other resources during the hot weather.

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Multnomah County, OR @multco.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Daytime cooling centers: ✅ Gateway Church (13300 N.E. San Rafael St., Portland) ✅ Congregation Beth Israel (1972 N.W. Flanders St., Portland) ✅ Portland Covenant Church (4046 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland)

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Multnomah County, OR @multco.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson has declared a state of emergency due to dangerous heat. Three daytime cooling centers are open starting at noon - 9 p.m. Trimet is offering rides to anyone going to a cooling space starting at 11 a.m. Full details on centers and library hours below. ⬇️

Call 2-1-1 or check multco.us/hot for the latest information and a full map of cooling locations. Information may change.

Cooling centers open Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, from noon to 9 p.m., until conditions improve. All sites ADA accessible. Pets welcome.

No one will be turned away. Call 2-1-1 for transportation help. Trimet (trimet.org/planner) allows free rides to cooling centers.

An interactive map of other nearby outdoor cooling spaces, splash pads and libraries can be found at multco.us/hot.
Congregation Beth Israel: 1972 NW Flanders St., Portland
Portland Covenant Church: 4046 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland
Gateway Church: 13300 NE San Rafael St., Portland

Centros de Enfriamiento

Llama al 2-1-1- o revise multco.us/hot para la información más reciente y un mapa completo con locaciones de los centros de enfriamiento. Esta información puede cambiar.

Los centros de enfriamiento se abrirán el lunes 11 de agosto del 2025, de las 12 a 9 p.m., hasta que las condiciones mejoren. Todos los sitios serán accesibles para todas las personas. Las mascotas son bienvenidas.

Toda persona es bienvenida. Llama al 2-1-1 para ayuda con el transporte a un centro de enfriamiento. Trimet (trimet.org/planner) ofrece transporte gratis a los centros de enfriamiento.
Encuentra un mapa interactivo de espacios para refrescarse, áreas de chapoteo y bibliotecas en multco.us/hot.

Congregation Beth Israel: 1972 NW Flanders St., Portland
Portland Covenant Church: 4046 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland
Gateway Church: 13300 NE San Rafael St., Portland

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

This year, we held our 7th annual Eat & Greet where nearly 800 neighbors, housed and unhoused, came together for food, drinks, music and connection—and we are preparing to break ground on a 20-unit Workforce Village to house neighbors engaged in our employment programs.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

From providing paid internships for unhoused neighbors to running mobile shower services and supporting long-term housing transitions, CI meets people where they are and walks alongside them toward stability.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Cultivate Initiatives is a nonprofit based in East Portland that partners with neighbors to remove barriers, build opportunity, and cultivate hope. Our work focuses on three core areas: Workforce Development, Housing & Homemaking, and Supportive Sheltering.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Recent Successful Outcomes - The opening of Abigail Court - Partnerships across the greater Portland Area with colleges and non profits - The acquisition of the Acqua Apartments

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

- Acqua Apartments: CHNW’s former hotel conversion in Gresham has been transformed into a 75-unit student housing community. Funded through Project Turnkey, it offered a year of free rent to ARCS participants attending MHCC. The property operates at 60% AMI rent, with utilities.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

- Abigail Court: CHNW’s former hotel conversion in Gresham is now a 75-unit student housing community. Funded via Project Turnkey, it provides free rent in the first year to ARCS participants studying at Mt. Hood Community College.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Current and Upcoming Initiatives - Affordable Rents for College Students (ARCS) program, launched in 2020 in response to rising student homelessness and provides subsidized housing with wraparound services to help low-income, housing-insecure students persist in their education.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Unlike traditional housing providers, CHNW removes requirements like high credit scores, large deposits, and parental co-signers, focusing instead on student stability and success. CHNW owns and operates six (soon to be seven) properties throughout the Portland metro area.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

College Housing NW is a Portland-based nonprofit that has been serving students for over 50 years. Founded in 1969 by students at Portland State University, CHNW provides deeply affordable, student-centered housing designed to reduce barriers and increase postsecondary success.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

CPAH is proud of the 642 housing units they steward, the communities they support, and the services they make available to their 1100 residents and participants.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

CPAH is also providing homeless services in both counties, including supportive housing for people who have been homeless for a long time.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

They are leasing up a new building in Tualatin, Plambeck Gardens, and they have started construction on a new community in Tigard, Woodland Hearth. They'll begin construction soon in Portland on Jamii Court (family housing), and in Beaverton on Meadowlark Place, for older adults.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

At this time, CPAH is focusing on kids’ summer programming and activities for older adults, community clean-ups organized by our own Resident Advisory Committee, and ongoing resident services work addressing housing instability for all residents who need assistance.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

CPAH, founded just over 30 years ago, has been providing housing in Washington County and Multnomah County, ensuring that our housing lasts for years and years, and that residents have access to services and community resources.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Today in our Provider Spotlight series, we'd like to highlight, Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH)! CPAH advances housing justice by building sustainable housing, delivering supportive services, and providing people with a place to call home.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Check out our HSD Monthly -- June 2025 Newsletter that released a few weeks ago at the link in our bio! Find a recap on programs and services in our department and throughout the community. A friendly reminder that you can view past newsletters on our website.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

If the path feels hard, you don't have to walk it alone. Through care grounded in compassion, dignity, and trust, Cascadia serves people from all walks of life who need affordable, accessible care and support, regardless of their ability to pay.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Knowing that healing happens through connection—to people, place, and possibility—Cascadia provides care that's built around you.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

For 45 years, Cascadia Health has served individuals and families across the Portland metro area through trusted health, housing, addiction recovery, and crisis services.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

CCC offers a wide range of affordable housing options connected to essential services like health care, recovery support, employment assistance, and culturally specific programs. Their approach meets people where they are and helps them build healthy, stable, and resilient lives.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

What started as a grassroots effort in Old Town has grown into a vital resource supporting nearly 16,000 people each year across the Portland metro area.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Today we introduce Central City Concern in our Provider Spotlight series. Since 1979, Central City Concern (CCC) has played a key role in Portland’s response to homelessness, addiction recovery, and community health.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

They provide affordable housing options with direct social services such as: healthcare, recovery, employment, culturally-specific support and more. Find out more about their work at: centralcityconcern.org

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Within a year, the agency had pioneered an integrated system of compassionate care in Old Town that would become a model for the country. Now, CCC serves around 16,000 people each year with compassionate support to help them become self-sufficient and productive.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

The agency (originally called Burnside Consortium) channeled federal funds to social service agencies and listened to the residents of Old Town’s hotels to identify their needs and develop a sense of community.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

From Prism Health, our primary care and behavioral health clinics, to Our House, our long-term residential care facility for those living with HIV, we are proud to provide comprehensive programs that meet the individual care needs of our community.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

We work to advance equity and access through inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ+ people, people affected by HIV, and all those seeking compassionate care.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Founded in 1983 and incorporated in 1985 as Cascade AIDS Project, CAP is the oldest and largest community-based provider of HIV services, housing, education and advocacy in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

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Multnomah County, OR @multco.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Coming soon! 🎊 The North Portland Drop-In Center will open in mid-July in the St. Johns neighborhood. The center will support people experiencing homelessness, offering showers, mailing address services, meals and case management. @multco-hsd.bsky.social @oregonmetro.gov multco.us/news/news-re...

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NEWS RELEASE: Day center providing services for people experiencing homelessness opening soon in North Portland

The North Portland Drop-In Center in St. Johns will provide daytime resources and connections to services like shelter.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

The HSD Director will report directly to the Multnomah County Chair with day-to-day operational oversight by the Chief Operating Officer.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

The Director will also provide leadership in the County’s implementation of the Metro Supportive Housing Services Measure and in its work with regional, state, and federal partners.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

The HSD Director will lead a diverse workforce of 123 FTEs, who alongside dozens of community partner organizations, are responsible for serving those with lived experience or at risk of homelessness throughout Multnomah County.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

This role requires a talented and unifying leader to bring innovative ideas and translate big picture vision and goals into realistic plans with effective and well-coordinated implementation that bring best practice solutions to the homelessness services system.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Multnomah County is seeking a Director who is committed to and has experience in supporting efforts to prevent and end homelessness among individuals, families, and youth in an urban environment.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

@multco.bsky.social We are excited to announce that the search has officially started for our new Homeless Services Department Director! Please find the full job description at the link below and apply by July 20, 2025 by 12:00 a.m. P.S.T. karrasconsulting.net#positionshome

Joint us, we are now hiring. Homeless Services Department Director. Application link in bio, closes July 20, 2025. 12:00 a.m. PST

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Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Need a quick check-up? El Programa Hispano is hosting the Multnomah Co. Health Clinic Van this week: 📅Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 ⏰ 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM 📍 333 SE 223rd Ave, Gresham, OR 97030 Stop by for free health screenings, wellness resources, and more! No appointment needed, first come, first served.

Blue and white design with program details and a red heart and stethoscope illustration in the lower right corner.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

It’s more than a service hub. It’s a home — a place where people feel seen, build relationships, and access radical care. Learn more at: marieequi.center

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

navigation, resource referrals, gender-affirming care navigation, access to basic needs like showers, laundry, and food, and space for community-building and placemaking events — all grounded in trauma-informed, community-led care.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Last October, Equi opened a day center to support unhoused and low-income trans and queer folks — people too often excluded from traditional services. Since then, TMEC has welcomed 2,000+ visits, offering harm reduction and recovery groups, peer support, services and systems...

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

In our Provider Spotlight series we highlight, The Marie Equi Center. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Angela Carter and Katie Cox, The Marie Equi Center is a trans- and queer-led nonprofit working to build safety, access, and dignity for LGBTQIA2S+ communities in the Portland metro.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

As we continue to collectively build our system, it is important that we keep the needs of refugees in mind and expand our programs and services to be more trauma-informed and culturally-responsive. #WorldRefugeeDay #PDX

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

On top of that, trauma and cultural and social isolation only add to the stress and struggle they feel and experience, with many falling through the cracks in the system.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

With resettlement, refugees face barriers like: severe housing shortage, high housing and rental costs, language barriers, lack of economic history, and limited access to employment to name a few.

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Multnomah County - Homeless Services Department @multco-hsd.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

And as is happening nationwide, many refugees who arrive here in Multnomah County are not just dealing with resettlement, but oftentimes the harsh reality of homelessness and lack of support and resources in a system that is already overburdened and straining.

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