PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Church of the Nazarene shelter in Southeast Portland, andSt. Stephen’s shelter in Southwest Portland opened their doors Monday night.
This development brings the city one step closer to accomplishing Mayor Keith Wilson’s goal of having 1,500 beds by Dec. 1.
Multnomah County data shows that over 5,000 people were experiencing homelessness in May. Per the city of Portland’s last count, over 5,000 people were living unsheltered…