OHCS Pushes for Affordable, Accessible Solutions as Oregon Faces Growing Older Adult Housing Crisis
Oregon’s older adult population is growing, and with it, the urgent need for accessible, affordable…
Author Jessie Schirrick
Strategic Communications Coordinator at Oregon Housing & Community Services.
From Cold Nights to Warm Relief
When Sandra P.’s furnace gave out in October, it was the start of a bitterly…
How the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program Helped Don Reclaim Stability
After a traumatic injury left Don unable to work, the Community Action Program of East Central Oregon helped keep his lights on.
Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund Closes, Helped Thousands Stay in their Homes
Program benefited families of low to moderate income who experienced hardship during COVID-19 pandemic
OHCS Provides Access to Trauma Informed Trainings to More than 450 Rural Housing Partners Across the State
For those experiencing homelessness, finding stable housing isn’t always as simple as finding an apartment…
Breaking Down Barriers at LiFEBoat
Astoria, Oregon may be known for its picturesque coastal views, but for the city’s unhoused…
Creating Community and Dignity
Church @ the park’s approach to housing-focused sheltering Church @ the Park (C@P) in Salem,…
A Life Rebuilt: Nolan’s Path Through Homelessness and Healing
Nolan Crombie, a 20-year-old from Portland, Oregon, has faced significant challenges throughout his life. Raised…
A Place to Call Home: Stephanie’s Journey from Struggle to Stability
Stephanie, 39, embodies strength and compassion. After experiencing homelessness for two and a half years,…
Ash and Kai: A Journey from Homelessness to Hope
For years, Ash and Kai lived on the margins, navigating financial hardship, societal judgment, and…