Multnomah County to resume distribution of tent, tarps

Multnomah County to resume distribution of tent, tarps as winter approaches
Multnomah County has proposed a draft policy to distribute tents and tarps to the homeless, but lacks accountability and fails to address previous issues, while the Joint Office of Homeless Services argues that these items are needed to save lives.
County's tent-and-tarp policy not working, Mayor-Elect Keith Wilson says
"Handing out a tent in a person's time of great need is like putting a Band-Aid on gangrene. It's not helping out at all," he said.
Multnomah Co. commissioners discuss resuming tents, tarps distribution program
Commissioners in Multnomah County are once again talking about handing out tents and tarps to those experiencing homelessness after pausing the program earlier this year.
Multnomah County adopts new policy on how to distribute tents and tarps
With little fanfare, Multnomah County has adopted a new policy that lays out rules for how it will distribute tents and tarps to. “Tents and tarps are life-saving supplies, particularly when adequate shelter and housing are unavailable,
County leaders analyze tents and tarps policy ahead of January leadership transition
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday to review the county’s tents and tarps policy, after Portland Commissioner Rene Gonzalez called for accountability on distribution. Gonzalez serves on a new steering committee that oversees the Joint Office of Homeless Services.
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