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What to Know About Counting Portland's Houseless Population

The last count, conducted in 2019, found 1,459 individuals were sleeping in emergency shelters and 2,037 more were sleeping on the streets.

02/01/2022 By Karly Quadros

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Addressing Houselessness – Building Lasting Change

Local firm Walsh Construction Co. partners with Central City Concern on three new facilities to help aid Portland's unhoused population.

08/04/2021 By Ben McBee

Light a Fire 2017: Extraordinary Executive Director

Ed Blackburn Looks Back On 25 Years at Central City Concern

The retiring executive director has devoted his career to working with the homeless.

10/16/2017 By Marty Patail