Some shelters are better than others for homeless people
(APRIL 25, 2024) Many people in Portland are homeless. What can help? Portland State University (PSU) studied this problem. It looked at different kinds of shelters:
motels
big rooms
villages (tiny houses in a group)
They looked at:
money
feelings
help
PSU says motels and villages help the most.
Why?
People have their own space.
People feel safe and respected.
People find real homes faster.
Sources:
Swordfisk , Katy. “New Report Indicates Alternative Shelters Lead to Better Outcomes for People Experiencing Homelessness | Portland State University.” Www.pdx.edu, 16 Apr. 2024, www.pdx.edu/news/new-report-indicates-alternative-shelters-lead-better-outcomes-people-experiencing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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Swordfisk , Katy. “New Report Indicates Alternative Shelters Lead to Better Outcomes for People Experiencing Homelessness | Portland State University.” Www.pdx.edu, 16 Apr. 2024, www.pdx.edu/news/new-report-indicates-alternative-shelters-lead-better-outcomes-people-experiencing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
Image: Agape Village Portland Facebook Page