Reminder that as cooling centers open, we won't turn away anyone for lack of a valid fare as they seek shelter.

Starting tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 5, Multnomah County will open two daytime cooling centers at noon, and will extend hours at two large libraries — providing respite for community members as temperatures possibly reach 100 degrees or more. Learn more at multco.us/hot

🧊VIDEO: As we brace for hot days, take steps to stay cool. As MultCo Emergency Mgt Director Chris Voss shares: Stay in air-conditioned spaces, especially during peak heat hours. Visit: multco.us/hot for tips, cooling centers, library branches, community centers & more.

Heat illness can affect anyone and we should all watch for symptoms in ourselves and others during warm weather. If you believe someone has heat exhaustion, get them water and into a cool place immediately. Learn more at multco.us/hot

Heat illness can affect anyone and we should all watch for symptoms during this heatwave. If experiencing heat stroke, call 911 and follow the supportive measures below at the link until help arrives. Read the full safety tips page at: multco.us/hot.

💨Today Sept. 5, Multnomah County Health Dept asks people to not burn to protect air quality during high ozone days. Report active fires to Portland Fire & Rescue and smoke issues to multco.us/woodsmokestatus

During high ozone days like today: 🚌 Avoid driving if you can. Buses and Max trains have AC 🆒Listen to your body and stay cool ☀️Learn more at multco.us/hot

Cooling centers are OPEN - today and tomorrow, from noon to 9 pm, the County is sponsoring two cooling centers, located at: -Cook Plaza, 19421 S.E. Stark St., Gresham -Portland Covenant Church, 4046 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland More info: multco.us/hot

📣 NAYA Family Center is hiring a Leadership Development Coordinator! Lead our LEAD Program, PYEC, and Community Advisory Panel, & support the Native American community. FT,$60K-$65K/year. WFH most Mondays and Fridays! #CareerOpportunity ow.ly/KAY050ThBNL

We believe in a lasting end to homelessness that leaves no one behind. Learn about the Built for Zero movement to end homelessness and why we believe #HomelessnessIsSolvable! 🏡 🤝 Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/49GbeSh

Here is our Mobile Shower & Hygiene Services schedule for this week! Showers, clothing, and hygiene products will be available from 11 am-2 pm. Location details in next tweets. Thank you to PDX/MultCo Joint Office of Homeless Services for the funding to make these programs possible!

East County residents have an opportunity to help work to address homelessness. We have two key openings for non-voting members: A Multco resident who lives outside of Portland and has paid the SHS tax and a behavioral health expert. Apply by 9/20. multco.us/homelessness-r…

On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we recognize the connection between homelessness and mental health. Housing is not just a solution — it's prevention.💙🏘️ #HomelessnessIsSolvable

Today Multnomah County, OR received the PDX/MultCo Joint Office of Homeless Services year end review. While there is a lot of hard work ahead, I'm proud we are making progress. For example, this year we increased the # of people moved from homelessness to homes by 28% - the most since the Joint Office launched in 2016.

"We have made great strides in the urgency and accountability of this work. This is the opportunity for community members in the priority populations we are serving to be housed and supported." -Multnomah County, OR Chair @JVegaPederson on PDX/MultCo Joint Office of Homeless Services Watch live now: youtube.com/watch?v=APiuUJ…

"Life is good today." We're happy to hear Monique's story of finding affordable, supportive housing in the PDX/MultCo Joint Office of Homeless Services 2024 year-end report! Monique and her daughter now live at Hayu Tilixam, an Portland Housing Bond-funded development from NAYA Family Center. portlandhousingbond.com

Here is our Mobile Shower & Hygiene Services schedule for this week! Showers, clothing, and hygiene products will be available from 11 am-2 pm. Location details in next tweets. Thank you to PDX/MultCo Joint Office of Homeless Services for the funding to make these programs possible!

📣 Check in with someone in #recovery and ask them to share which activities give their life meaning. Showing you value what they enjoy shows you care. 💝 Learn how you can help your friends in #recovery: samhsa.gov/find-support/h… #RecoveryMonth #EndtheStigma

Download our free guide for 5 fun and meaningful ways kids can make a difference in their community! Get Fostering Compassion: Five Ways for Children to Help Their Homeless Neighbors at lnkd.in/grvZ22my Illustrations by Elena Lacey. Design by Alyssa Walker.

The latest episode of our podcast 'Out of the Streets of Portland' has dropped -- featuring Eric, and the staff at East Portland Housing and the FUSE Program that have helped him return to stability and housing after 20+ years of homelessness. ow.ly/AtuU50Tri7k