(Washington, D.C.) -- The federal government is distributing 60-million-dollars to 140 programs in Oregon that help prevent homelessness. Clackamas, Deschutes, Lane, Marion, Multnomah and Washington counties will receive over two-million-dollars for eight planning initiatives. Four-point-three million dollars will fund programs that support young people experiencing homelessness. The rest of the money will go to new or existing programs around the state. The funds come from HUD's Continuum of Care program.