CityTeam Portland has formed a coalition “We All Have a Name” to get to know the homeless population in downtown. They start with the most basic form of entry: asking their names. From there, it’s all about the common goal of reducing homelessness in the area.
Lance Orton with CityTeam Portland spoke with our news partner KGW and said what the meaning behind this approach is.
“If people come down and start to learn some of these names, just learning that can change the narrative,” Orton said. “Some of these people just need help.”…