Homeless Services Department
We help people move out of homelessness into safe, affordable, and accessible housing by working with community and government partners to provide coordinated, participant-driven, equitable services for those experiencing
or at risk of homelessness. We work with community organizations and government entities to provide coordinated, participant-driven, equitable services for those experiencing or
04/10/2026
Yesterday, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners appointed Nathaniel VerGow as the new Director of the Homeless Services Department. Nathaniel was selected following a comprehensive, national search and joins us with years of experience leading complex homelessness response systems in Los Angeles. He will officially step into his new role in May, and we are incredibly excited to have his expertise and leadership on the team as we continue our vital work to support our community.
We’re looking forward to this next chapter and are so glad to have Nathaniel leading the way. Welcome to the team—and to the Northwest—Director VerGow! 🌲🏠✨
02/10/2026
In Multnomah County, we’ve used regional funding to help thousands of people move into permanent homes and to grow our shelter network. As we deal with some tough budget shifts ahead, it’s worth taking a second to look at just how much has been built.
This article shines a light on the 'invisible' wins that have completely modernized the way we show up for people in our community.
Read the article here:
Invisible wins: How $1.4 billion has transformed Portland area homeless services One family’s story shows how the 2020 tax can work as promised, even as the overall homeless count continues climbing across the metro area.
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| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |