With today being National Homeless Persons Memorial Day, it was an opportunity to use today’s editorial to raise awareness about an issue that has often been dealt with through stereotypes instead of solutions…
There are a lot of things we’re proud of as Oregonians:
The scenic beauty we are constantly surrounded by.
Our generally progressive thinking on important issues.
Being outside of California.
Yet, amid all the things about Oregon that make us proud, there’s one thing I find it hard to admit about my beloved state.
While homelessness has declined around the nation, Oregon continues to have the highest percentage of homeless families with children. Between 2015 and 2016, the number of homeless families decreased in 41 states across America while, in Oregon, we experienced a 2.5 percent increase — the fifth highest in the nation.
Right after California. Continue reading The importance of accepting what homelessness isn’t
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