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Portland pays to relocate homeless
As reported by KOIN6 on March 16, 2016, “Portland recently got the green light to dedicate more funds to a program that would help relocate homeless people who can prove they have more stable housing options in another city. Approximately 4,000 homeless people were counted in Portland as of January, and nearly half of them…
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Ambulances to take over mental emergencies – fall 2016
Police in the metro area expect to start routinely calling for an ambulance to carry people experiencing a mental health issue/crisis to the hospital instead of the police station. Read the full story from The Oregonian.
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Celebrate The Emerson School 2016
The Emerson School – Portland, OR from Eric Maxen on Vimeo. A great video about our favorite North Park Blocks neighbor – The Emerson School. Every day your students’ laughter enlivens our park. If you’re inclined to help, click here for Emerson School fundraiser.