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Portland mayor set an ‘unrealistic goal’ for shelter beds – and is poised to hit it. Will it end unsheltered homelessness?
Portland mayor set an ‘unrealistic goal’ for shelter beds – and is poised to hit it. Will it end unsheltered homelessness?
Portland mayor set an ‘unrealistic goal’ for shelter beds – and is poised to hit it. Will it end unsheltered homelessness?

Published on: 11/23/2025

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Portland has opened six new overnight-only shelters in 2025 with a seventh set to open on Dec. 1. Top row, left to right: Church of the Nazarene Shelter in Southeast, St. Stephens Shelter in Southwest, Northrup Shelter in Northwest and Moore Street Shelter in North Portland; Bottom row: Burnside Shelter in Northwest, CityTeam Grand in Southeast and SE Grand Recovery in Southeast

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson is on the cusp of achieving one of his primary campaign promises: Setting up 1,500 new shelter beds by Dec. 1.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/11/portland-mayor-set-an-unrealistic-goal-for-shelter-beds-and-is-poised-to-hit-it-will-it-end-unsheltered-homelessness.html

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