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Oregon Shelter Funding Crisis | Bend News
Oregon’s new statewide shelter system is in crisis as funding meant to support shelters was abruptly canceled, leaving tiny shelter sites and safe parking programs scrambling. The COIC, tasked with distributing funds, was forced to prioritize existing beds over innovative solutions — even high-scoring proposals got left behind. While traditional shelters get the green light, evidence shows housing-focused models are far more effective at ending homelessness. With shrinking state dollars and looming performance demands, the future of Oregon’s homeless response hangs in the balance. Listen in…
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