Progress at a Glance
538
Permanent Housing Solutions
The ARCHES project helped 538 households find permanent housing solutions in 2019.
1576
Clients Served
The De Muniz Resource Center served 1576 people exiting the justice system in 2019.
63
Youth Housed
Home Youth Services provided housing to 63 at-risk minors (ages 11-17) in 2019.
7805
Power Disconnections Prevented
Our Energy Assistance program intervened to prevent 7805 households from having power disconnected in 2019.
Our Programs at Work
We are tapping into decades of experiences, and the latest research, to offer a spectrum of programs that can reduce poverty today and prevent it in the future.
The Challenges We Face
Poverty has many forms. Some appear obvious, while others are often unseen. But each is unique and requires a comprehensive, carefully-designed approach.
Homelessness in Marion and Polk Counties
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1500 households experiencing homelessness or severe housing instability
Source: 2018 Coordinated Entry Data
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316 unaccompanied homeless youth
Source: Oregon Dept. of Education 2018/2019 McKinney Vento Data
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2031 children who are homeless or doubled-up
Source: Oregon Dept. of Education 2018/2019 McKinney Vento Data
Importance of Early Childhood Development
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higher cognitive function
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receptive language area/speech production
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seeing/hearing
Housing and Energy Issues
In Marion and Polk Counties
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46,213 people are income eligible for energy assistance, but only 17% can be served with current resources
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1 out of 5 homes had severe problems (at least one of the following: overcrowding, high housing costs, lack of kitchen, or lack of functional plumbing)
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Over 50% of renters pay more than 30% of their household income on rent and utilities. This is increasing.