Thank you to all who joined us in person and online for our Homelessness Listen & Learn event on January 28! 

Event videos and PowerPoint presentations are available on our Homelessness Initiatives webpage.

Engage with presentations followed by questions and answers to deepen our community understanding of homelessness.
Presented in English & Spanish.

Online & In Person: Saturday, January 28, 1 to 3:15 pm

Hillsboro Community Senior Center

750 SE 8th Avenue
Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

Zoom Information

Meeting Link: Join the event on Zoom
U.S. One Tap Mobile: +12532158782,,85480348736#  or +13462487799,,85480348736#
U.S. Telephone: +1 253 215 8782
Webinar ID: 854 8034 8736

Presentations

Attend one or all presentations. Open house displays highlighting local homelessness projects will follow the in-person event.
This event is free and open to the public. 

1:05 pm: Local Responses & Solutions

Katherine Galian, Washington County Homeless Services

The Homeless Services System in Washington County has grown significantly in the last two years. The City of Hillsboro, Washington County and our other City partners work closely with non-profit service providers to operate a continuum of services that provide pathways from homelessness to a stable home. This presentation will provide an overview of the whole system from street outreach to permanent housing.

1:50 pm: Camping Legislation: What it Means for Hillsboro & Cities in Oregon

Chad Jacobs, City of Hillsboro Attorney

In recent years, several key legal and legislative decisions related to camping have been passed. This includes Oregon House Bill 3115, which requires cities in Oregon to re-evaluate and update local camping policy so that it is objectively reasonable. Information on these legal and legislative updates will be provided, as well as what they mean for Hillsboro and cities across Oregon.

2:35 pm: Common Myths About Homelessness

Jacen Greene, Co-founder and Assistant Director, Portland State University Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative

When reading social media and online commentary, you may see many inaccurate beliefs about homelessness. The Homelessness Research & Action Collaborative at Portland State University uses research to address homelessness and its negative impacts on individuals, families, and communities. This work includes conversations aimed at changing the narrative around housing and homelessness in our community. This presentation will provide information to build understanding by addressing common myths about homelessness.

Please call Mandy Gawf, Community Services Coordinator, at 503-681-6271 for more information or accessibility assistance.

More Information

• City of Hillsboro Homelessness Initiatives
• Subscribe to monthly email updates on homelessness
• Shelters in Hillsboro & Washington County
  • Safe Rest Pods on SW 17^th Avenue
  • Year-Round Shelter Project on Engage Hillsboro