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Portland Funds 100 New Shelter Beds Amid Downtown Closure

1/25/2025

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As the Downtown Shelter in Portland shuts its doors on March 30 due to safety issues, Multnomah County steps up by funding 100 new shelter beds at Bybee Lakes Hope Center. This move aims to support the community, increasing Bybee Lakes' capacity to 275, after the Downtown Shelter served 952 individuals since December 2020.

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Story summary

As the Downtown Shelter in Portland shuts its doors on March 30 due to safety issues, Multnomah County steps up by funding 100 new shelter beds at Bybee Lakes Hope Center. This move aims to support the community, increasing Bybee Lakes' capacity to 275, after the Downtown Shelter served 952 individuals since December 2020.