New Release- 2010 Annual Report of the 10YP

We are pleased to release the 2010 Annual Report of the 10-Year Plan for Portland/Multnomah County. Last year, our community effectively worked together across jurisdictions and with community partners to achieve the following successes:· Moved 2,272 households from homelessness to permanent housing, which included 396 families, 544 chronically homeless individuals, 36 youth, 288 survivors of domestic violence and 1,008 other homeless households.· Multnomah County Department of County Human Services secured funds to provide year-round shelter for families. At least 150 families received emergency shelter and assistance, of which 100 families were assisted in moving to permanent homes.· Home Forward (formerly known as the Housing Authority of Portland) provided 7,707 households with permanent homes through the Section 8 voucher program.· 1,112 individuals secured employment, including youth, heads of households and survivors of domestic violence. Furthermore, 4,852 individuals received employment services and/or training for enhanced economic opportunity.These are just a few of the many highlights from the past year. A full list of goals and outcomes is contained in the report.Jennifer Chang, MPHProgram Coordinator, Ending Homelessness Initiative