To apply, click here: https://joinpdx.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=67 C3PO · Portland, Oregon Creating Conscious Communities with People Outside (C3PO) is a Coalition of 15 organizations working in partnership with the County and City to operate 3 shelters on the Village Model as an emergency response to COVID. The position will be working at the C3PO BIPOC camp. Staff […]
When considering homelessness in the United States, it is important to remember that poverty is not actually the biggest indicator of whether or not someone could experience homelessness in their lifetime. As it turns out, race, not economic status, is the biggest indicator of homelessness in this country. Black, Indigineous, and People of Color (BIPOC) […]
To apply, click here: https://joinpdx.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=28 Agency Overview JOIN (joinpdx.org) is a non-profit organization that exists to support the efforts of individuals and families experiencing homelessness to transition off the streets and into permanent housing. We are inspired by the vision of a community where everyone has a place to call home. JOIN has an organizational […]
To combat the spread of the Coronavirus, countries around the world have adopted social distancing measures and stay at home orders. In addition to the stay at home orders, individuals are being encouraged to wash their hands often and to maintain a much higher level of personal hygiene than they normally would. These measures and […]
Being disabled and unable to work and earn a living can be stressful. This can be especially true if you are homeless. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers monthly benefits to disabled workers who meet specific medical requirements and other criteria. If you are approved for disability benefits, you can use your monthly benefits to […]
During this time of social distancing, we’re collecting neighborly love notes to stay connected to each other. “Dear neighbor, Times are strange and difficult right now, and I am scared for an uncertain future. But the one thing I do know is that we are stronger together, and I can always count on knowing that […]
Dear Friends, It’s no secret we are in uncharted waters right now. Recognizing that it’s important for each of us to do our part during this coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we’d like to share our approach to the services that we will continue to provide during this public health crisis. By recommendation of the World Health […]
In the United States, we live in a capitalist society. Capitalism refers to the political and economic structure based on private ownership of the means of production and their operation for profit. Many capitalists believe that over time capitalistic investments can raise wages and dramatically improve the lifestyles of the working class. It is also […]
Dear Friends, As the Board Chair at JOIN, I am thrilled to announce that Katrina Holland will be leading JOIN’s work as Executive Director starting February 18. After conducting an extensive national search, Katrina’s experience and commitment to housing justice was unmatched. Katrina works arm in arm with grassroots advocates, local, and state leaders to […]
Today in the United States, approximately 45% of individuals experiencing homelessness have some type of mental illness, and roughly 25% reportedly have a mental illness that is considered serious. This stands in stark contrast to the fact that only about 4.2% of all adults in this country have been diagnosed with a chronic mental illness. […]
