In the wake of a series of tragedies that have left many homeless, Oregon is turning motel rooms into emergency shelters.
KTVZ reports the Oregon Community Foundation and Oregon Housing and Community Services announced Thursday that they're set to launch Project 2.0, which will see $50 million set aside to turn about 10 emergency shelters into transitional housing.
"This innovative program has proven results across the state," says Mike Savara, assistant director of Homeless Services for Oregon Housing and Community Services.
"We're proud to partner with the state to rapidly and effectively expand shelter in Oregon."
The program will be managed by the OCF, which says it will ensure the projects are supported by the community and respond to local needs.
An application will be available on the OCF website in the weeks to come.
"Housing is one of the biggest challenges facing our state," says OCF President Max Williams.
"We're proud to partner with the state to rapidly and effectively expand shelter in Oregon."
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