Homelessness, Feb. 7

City of North Bend release – Oregon Department of Human Services awards $2.1 million to support youth experiencing homelessness to 19 organizations providing services in 16 counties to support: (a) creation and expansion of outreach and drop-in prevention services, (b) shelter expansion, (c) transitional housing opportunities, (d) culturally specific services, (e) expansion of mental health and substance use disorder services, and (d) expansion of services in rural areas. Organizations receiving grant funding include: Alternative Youth Activities (Coos County) http://www.aya-or.org/