HB 2367 – Establishes Oregon Right to Rest Act – 81st OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY–2021

HB 2367 – Establishes Oregon Right to Rest Act – 81st OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY–2021 As the bill was introduced: Relating to rights of persons experiencing homelessness. It is declared to be the public policy of Oregon to guarantee persons experiencing homelessness participation in the social and economic life of this state, remunerative employment, use of…

Progress Report -June, 2021

Progress Report – June, 2021 Friends, Here are some updates,news items and resources from our research and outreach since our last progress report. Legal Cases Relating to People who are Homeless.  Rick has written a summary document pointing to several court cases related to people who are homeless and the legal mistakes that several cities…

Progress Report -Mid May, 2021

Progress Report – Mid May, 2021 Friends, Here are some updates,news items and resources from our research and outreach since our last progress report. Breaking News!  HB 2006 – Relating to housing; declaring an emergency – 81st OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY–2021: Signed into law by Governor Brown on May 12, 2021! From my understanding this legislation…

In Toronto, a young carpenter is building ‘tiny shelters’ for the homeless. The city isn’t happy. April 23, 2021

In Toronto, a young carpenter is building ‘tiny shelters’ for the homeless. The city isn’t happy. April 23, 2021 Toronto residents have been advised to shelter in place, under restrictions that rise and fall according to the pandemic, since March 2020, when the coronavirus first reached North America. That long-term lockdown was hard enough on…

Progress Report – Early May, 2021

Progress Report – Early May, 2021 Friends, Here are some updates,news items and resources from our research and outreach since our last progress report. Seaside Faith-based Round Table Discussion on Homelessness.  Seaside Mayor Jay Barber and Councillor Tita Montero invited church leaders to participate in a round table discussion to share what local churches are…

Progress Report – April 2021

Progress Report – April 2021 Friends, Here are some updates,news items and resources from our research and outreach since our last progress report. Court Injunction Against the City of LA. “A federal judge overseeing a sweeping lawsuit about homelessness in Los Angeles … ordered the city and county to find shelter for all unhoused residents…