Portland Adds Winter Shelter Beds Amid Homelessness Crisis
(Portland, OR) -- Mayor Keith Wilson announced 200 new overnight winter shelter beds in partnership with Multnomah County to address the city's homelessness crisis. The beds will be available at two Salvation Army sites, offering basic services and severe weather accommodations. Wilson also outlined plans for 75 additional beds and potential new shelter locations, aiming to provide shelter for all by year's end. With over 11,000 homeless in the county and rising deaths, Wilson stressed the urgency of immediate action.



