Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is asking the state Legislature to quickly spend $130 million to build 600 shelter beds, keep 9,000 families housed and help 1,200 homeless people find shelter statewide.
Tag: HOMELESSNESS
City creates award to honor “The Potato Lady” of Salem
The Salem City Council voted Monday night to create a volunteer award in honor of homeless advocate Lisa Letney, who died in November. To her family, it was a moment of joy amid grief.
A tight rental market puts strain on Salem women’s shelters
At the Center for Hope and Safety, the average shelter stay length for domestic violence survivors has tripled over the past year because of the time needed to find an apartment.
Salem’s community satisfaction survey shows discontent over homelessness, city services
57% of respondents said they were satisfied with services provided by the city, a decrease from 70% in 2021.
Loved ones remember “The Potato Lady” of Salem
Lisa Letney, an outspoken advocate for people who are homeless in Salem, died on Nov. 7 leaving behind a legacy of leading with empathy.
Candidates talk about homelessness but not to those on the streets
About 15,000 people have no stable shelter in Oregon, data shows.
Hoy supports statewide mayors’ ask for state money to combat homelessness
With a mayoral transition upcoming, Salem wasn’t asked to participate in a statewide group of mayors advocating for guaranteed state funding for homelessness. But Mayor Chris Hoy says the proposal is a good one.
Bipartisan group of Oregon mayors propose annual funding for homelessness
A coalition of Oregon mayors is asking for ongoing state money to address the crisis.
Thatcher, Walsh face off for new Senate District 11 seat
Sen. Kim Thatcher and Keizer attorney Richard Walsh are seeking the seat representing north Salem and Keizer.
City ending homeless rent assistance program to make way for federal housing money
The city-funded program started in 2017 tried to house chronically homeless Salemites in private rentals, but city leaders say it’s no longer needed as more housing projects have been added in the city in recent years.
