Homeless Services Department - Multnomah County

Safe, stable housing is the foundation of safety and healing. 💜

As October comes to a close, Domestic Violence Awareness Month serves as an important reminder that leaving an unsafe situation often forces individuals and families into immediate housing instability.

Behind the scenes at @KGWNews! 🎬

Catch HSD Director Nathaniel VerGow on Straight Talk as he breaks down how we are meeting people where they are across Multnomah County, connecting them with vital services, and moving neighbors from the streets into permanent, stable housing.

Housing status should never stand in the way of making your voice heard. If you aren't registered to vote in Oregon yet, you have until the end of the day tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct 13) to register online.

The HSD Monthly Newsletter, 🎃October 2026 edition is here!

Plenty of exciting updates from HSD this month, including:

📮Voting Rights & Housing Instability: Guidance and resources for voters experiencing housing instability.

More shelter options are coming to Multnomah County families! 🏠✨

A Northeast Portland motel is being repurposed into a family shelter, providing a safe, supportive space for local families navigating housing instability.