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Shelter Beds at Risk in Central Oregon | Bend News
Central Oregon’s homeless shelters are on the brink of a funding collapse, risking hundreds of beds by next year as pandemic relief dries up and state budgets tighten. State support is set to plummet from $10 million to $5 million in 2027 — down from over $11 million last year — undoing progress that helped slash homelessness by 19%. With local governments scrambling and some shelters already preparing for closures, Bend is pivoting toward low-cost supportive housing on city land. The future remains uncertain as demand outpaces available funds, leaving providers desperate to keep doors open…
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