Clackamas Board Of Commissioners Awards $1.7 Million In Grants

OREGON CITY — Homelessness is a growing problem in Clackamas County. Recognizing that there isn't one solution, the Clackamas County Board of commissioners Monday announced grants to three organizations.

The board awarded $1.7 million to three nonprofits "to provide permanent supportive housing to vulnerable individuals," they announced.

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The non-profits and contract amounts:

• Clackamas Women’s Services contract value of $298,549 serving approximately 12 households with housing placement and 25 households with ongoing supportive services.
• Greater New Hope Family Services contract value of $566,100 serving approximately 20 households with housing placement and 45 households with ongoing supportive services.
• Northwest Family Services contract value of $900,156 serving approximately 40 households with housing placement, 10 households with short-term rent assistance, and 65 households with ongoing supportive services.