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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A “unique” facility coming to Clackamas County intends to help people living on the streets.
The goal of The Caring Place is to eliminate roadblocks that homeless people encounter when applying for the resources they need to survive.
It’s led by the Homeless Solutions Coalition of Clackamas County. It will provide showers, laundry, and housing resources to people living on the streets.
Officials with the coalition say they are leaning on several other organizations to bring this vision to life.
The Caring Place will also include offices for The Father’s Heart and Loveone, two non-profits dedicated to serving the homeless.
The nonprofit says “this unique place, strategically located near a public transportation hub, will provide a collaborative space where community services can unite under one roof to help those in need…Caring Place will bring together local service providers to tackle homelessness head-on.”
The project is funded by a $10 million contribution from the county’s Supportive Housing Measure Fund, and $2 million from the Oregon Legislature.
Monday’s groundbreaking included a land blessing from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde to honor their ancestors who lived there previously.
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Mia Villanueva
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