Showing 9 results for tag Homelessness

Conversation Project: Housing and Belonging

Housing and homelessness is a visible and divisive issue in local media, in politics, and across different communities within our state. Many of us were experiencing housing instability and economic uncertainty even during the “boom” times before the current crisis. This conversation will explore common assumptions and perspectives about the experience of houselessness/homelessness and seek to answer the question, How do we decide who “belongs” in our community?

Event | December 12, 2024

A Haven, A Refuge

Jaton Rash on the fine line between being sheltered and unsheltered.

Magazine | August 24, 2023

Notes from Peace Shelter

Paul Susi writes about his experience managing an emergency shelter in downtown Portland.

Beyond the Margins | July 6, 2023

Conversation Project: Housing and Belonging

Housing and homelessness is a visible and divisive issue in local media, in politics, and across different communities within our state. Many of us were experiencing housing instability and economic uncertainty even during the “boom” times before the current crisis. This conversation will explore common assumptions and perspectives about the experience of houselessness/homelessness and seek to answer the question, How do we decide who “belongs” in our community?

Click here to register for this online program.

Event | June 28, 2023

Cascadian Gothic

Sabra Boyd writes about experiencing a timely kindness as a homeless teenager in Portland.

Beyond the Margins | March 10, 2023

Simple Respect

A Eugene newspaper set out to publish obituaries for people who die while homeless. The project raises questions about transparency, privacy, and storytelling.

Magazine | April 26, 2022

Conversation Project: Housing and Belonging

Housing and homelessness is a visible and divisive issue in local media, in politics, and across different communities within our state. Many of us were experiencing housing instability and economic uncertainty even during the “boom” times before the current crisis. This conversation will explore common assumptions and perspectives about the experience of houselessness/homelessness and seek to answer the question, How do we decide who “belongs” in our community?

Housing and homelessness is a visible and divisive issue in local media, in politics, and across different communities within our state. Many of us were experiencing housing instability and economic uncertainty even during the “boom” times before the current crisis. This conversation will explore common assumptions and perspectives about the experience of houselessness/homelessness and seek to answer the question, How do we decide who “belongs” in our community?

Learn more and register for this event at cocc.edu/seasonofnonviolence.

Event | March 1, 2022

Conversation Project: Housing and Belonging

Housing and homelessness is a visible and divisive issue in local media, in politics, and across different communities within our state. Many of us were experiencing housing instability and economic uncertainty even during the “boom” times before the current crisis. This conversation will explore common assumptions and perspectives about the experience of houselessness/homelessness and seek to answer the question, How do we decide who “belongs” in our community?

Learn more and register for this event at cocc.edu/seasonofnonviolence.

Event | March 2, 2022

Beyond Capacity

Paul Susi writes about racism, the pandemic, and rage at a severe-weather homeless shelter.

Magazine | August 19, 2021