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LiFEBoat’s Survival at Risk | Portland News
A vital low-barrier homeless shelter in Astoria, LiFEBoat Services, is on the brink of closure due to drastic county funding cuts—threatening to shutter its only family-and-pet-friendly shelter in the area. With state funding slashed from over $625,000 to just $112,000 for 2026, director Osarch Orak calls the move “inequitable and heartbreaking,” warning that without intervention, more people will be forced onto the streets. County officials say they’re redistributing funds to maintain a sustainable shelter system, but Orak is pleading with state leaders—including Governor Tina Kotek—for help…
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