Oregon lawmakers closed their 2025 session with some good news for communities working to address homelessness.
They passed House Bill 3644, a major piece of legislation that will provide sustained funding for shelter services to local organizations, including Yamhill Community Action Partnership.
The new law creates a long-term, regionally focused shelter strategy through the Oregon Housing and Community Services Department. Most importantly, it commits $204.9 million in funding over the next two years to support low-barrier shelters and transitional housing. It also establishes new processes that will streamline and stabilize future funding…