Washington County Severe Weather Shelters will close 1/21/2025
As forecasted temperatures improve, Washington County will close severe weather shelters 1/21/2025 at noon.
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Washington County activates Severe Weather Shelter capacity 1/18/2025
Due to dangerous conditions, Washington County has activated inclement weather shelters that will open their doors to anyone seeking shelter through the winter weather event starting 1/18/2025 at 5 p.m.
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Amanda’s story: From addiction and homelessness to helping heal and house others
Take a look into Amanda's journey from overcoming incredible challenges to helping others overcome theirs.
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Washington County funds transitional housing sites and access center with SHS resources
With Supportive Housing Services (SHS) resources, Washington County funds capital investments in access center and two transitional housing sites to address important community need for housing with wrap around services onsite.
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Rebekah’s story: A journey from homelessness to housing advocacy
Every day, Supportive Housing Services (SHS) resources are helping neighbors like Rebekah thrive.
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Beaverton Shelter joins Washington County shelter program
The Beaverton Shelter joins the Washington County shelter program, representing over 430 beds county-wide thanks to critical Supportive Housing Services funding.
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Russell’s story: Building trust makes all the difference
You might remember Russell from our 2022-23 SHS annual report. Well, this year we’ve got an update for you!
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Winter is almost here and outreach workers are more crucial than ever
Our Homeless Services Assistant Director Jes Larson spent the day with two outreach workers from Project Homeless Connect: Amanda Terpening and Chad Giakas.
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Supportive Housing Services (SHS) Fully Committed and Changing Lives
SHS revenue is fully committed, supporting Washington County’s homeless services system of care, providing a pathway to stable housing for people experiencing and at risk of homelessness to stable housing, and serving over 10,000 people in the last year.
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Washington County, Metro, Bienestar and REACH CDC to hold grand opening of Plaza Los Amigos, doubling Cornelius’ affordable housing
Designed to meet the needs of one of Oregon’s most diverse communities, it’s their largest complex ever built
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