Mid-Columbia's 2023 PIT Count Reveals 5% Rise in Houselessness, Highlights Regional Disparities and Need for Services

Mid-Columbia's 2023 PIT Count Reveals 5% Rise in Houselessness, Highlights Regional Disparities and Need for Services

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council
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The results from the January 2023 Point in Time (PIT) count in the Mid-Columbia region have been collected. While the numbers have not yet been confirmed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), preliminary data shows an overall 5% increase in people experiencing houselessness throughout Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman counties as compared to data collected in 2022, with an 18% decrease in people experiencing homelessness throughout Wasco County and 56% increase in Hood River County.

Sawing down a dream

Sawing down a dream

Tom Peterson
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Jill Aire, 22, of Troutdale took a turn on the cross-cut saw in Cascade Locks on Saturday, Aug. 19. She took to the rhythm pretty quickly as Carson Schmitt with the U.S. Forest Service watched the chips fly at Pacific Crest Trail Days.

Court advocates for kids sworn in to 'make a difference'

Court advocates for kids sworn in to 'make a difference'

Columbia Community Connection
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Amber Moore, a newly appointed advocate, says, “I wanted to become an advocate so I could actually make a positive difference for someone, actually physically go out there and bring more happiness to my community. There are a lot of issues in the world around us currently and while it seems like one person themselves cannot make a difference, they actually can! I encourage everyone out there to see what they can do to help their neighborhood.”

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