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Much of our local news is published by The Corvallis Gazette-Times. We express appreciation to the GT for covering the plight of those experiencing homelessness and the entities working to help them. While the GT doesn't specifically or necessarily support Unity Shelter, its programs or its views, we value its contribution to our community.
Corvallis summer meal program begins June 23
Sweltering streets: America's homeless are dying in extreme heat
Albany council approves permitted parking zone near homeless shelter
Albany leaders favor hiring mental health worker
With public camping a felony, Tennessee homeless seek refuge
People living in cars spurs talk of making Albany streets permit parking only
2022 homeless count is in for Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties
Editorial: Multifaceted approach needed to encourage affordable housing
Corvallis housing event specifically focuses on people of color
Corvallis homeless shuffle continues
Benton County not likely to add money for homeless to bond measure
Albany devising idea to incentivize developers to build smaller homes
Driver crashes into Salem homeless camp, killing 4
Stone Soup Corvallis to reopen dining rooms April 2
Road easement approved for planned Sweet Home homeless encampment
Police arrest man suspected of stalking, killing homeless in NYC, D.C.
Red tape doesn't stop Corvallis homeless feed
Liberal US cities change course, now clearing homeless camps
Oregonians see homelessness as top issue
Oregon Dems unveil $400M plan to address homelessness, housing
Property transfer for Sweet Home homeless encampment still delayed
Linn County holds off on transfer of homeless camp site to Sweet Home
Lebanon Soup Kitchen warms the tummy, soul and other body parts
Where to find warming centers in the mid-valley
Volunteers along the Willamette pick up trash, confront environmental issues — and homelessness
Corvallis Council triples social service spending from ARPA funds
Corvallis council to discuss how to spend $13M in federal funds
How to take a tour of Corvallis homeless shelters and raise funds for nonprofit
Corvallis mulls how to spend federal relief funds: building or people?
Corvallis budget challenge: Should federal funds be spent on facilities or homelessness?
Unity Shelter Press Release: Benton Community Foundation Honors SafePlace: PDF
Benton Community Foundation awards honor local philanthropy (GT Article)
Albany exploring how to create more housing options for those in the "middle"
Unity Shelter is spotlighted in Town & Country's November RE Guide (Full RE Guide PDF, Spotlight PDF)
Stone Soup moving South Corvallis meal service
Shelters for the homeless: Corvallis council could add housing in several locations
Albany youth shelter expansion underway
Homeless in Corvallis: Even with a trailer it's a rough life
Corvallis has $1M plus in new federal funds to spend on homelessness
Homeless campers test positive for COVID in Corvallis park
Corvallis, Benton County make progress on homelessness
Corvallis discusses middle housing challenge
White House details plans to improve housing affordability
Homelessness in Corvallis, a personal story
As I See It: The unhoused are just like us
Corvallis, Benton County set up 4th meeting on homelessness
Corvallis council calls for action on park restrooms
Corvallis council discusses Chamber survey on homelessness
Corvallis homeless fight gets boost
Mailbag: Poor, marginalized left without hope
Mailbag: Don't enable people to live in parks (alternate opinion)
Advocates staging protest on homeless cleanups
HOPE board has opening, sets meeting
Corvallis Council backs massive annexation, homeless cleanups
Corvallis will revisit homeless camp cleanups
As I See It: Clearing homeless camps doesn't solve problems
Community Outreach at 50: Nonprofit continues to fill gaps
Solidarity Speaks In Effort To Stop Sweeps, Support Unhoused
Corvallis, county team up to tackle mental health issues
Gallery: Corvallis homeless cleanup
ODOT cleans up homeless camps in Corvallis
Oregon Legislature OKs measure to protect homeless camplers
Corvallis Council acts on homeless recommendations
McGuire takes over as director of Community Services Consortium
Vancouver to create camp for unsheltered for first time
Corvallis homeless camp cleanups gather steam
Elected officials review HOPE board recommendations
Corvallis, county to review homeless recommendations
Oregon bill speeds siting of emergency shelters, temporary housing
Corvallis-Benton board finalizes homeless recommendations
Story Next Door: County nurse works to vaccinate homelss
Corvallis to spend $40K cleaning up homeless camps
Homeless Americans finally getting a chance at COVID-19 shot
Homeless board sets up public outreach session
Funding to the rescue: Homeless service providers to share $2.6M
Corvallis to start cleaning up camps
Oregon Legislature: Converting motels to housing one step closer
Story Next Door: Trish & John Borowski spending time lending a hand in the mid-valley
Benton homeless board sums up recommendations
As I See It: We need a regional system of shelter
$90k was spent on Corvallis managed camp
Board backs $320k in grants for Corvallis nonprofits
Press Release: Unity Shelter BMX Press Release on March 16, 2021 (PDF)
Supporting Document: Unity Shelter BMX Timeline (PDF)
Corvallis adds homeless funds, loses camp plan
Is there hope for HOPE? Benton County group fights homelessness battle (click here for PDF copy)
South Corvallis motel to be repurposed for homeless
Homeless board battles through lengthy draft
Oregon Coast police chief draws line in the sand on mental health calls
Oregon Legislature considers bill to create local crisis intervention teams
Housing group looks to local park for land
Fundraising group gives $10,000 to Unity Shelter
Portland State: 90,000 Oregon COVID evictions loom, at $3 billion cost
Corvallis homeless questions persist & persist
Corvallis establishes deadline for park camping
Homeless session held on South Corvallis
This California city just ended chronic homelessness
Chance to take over Signs of Victory shelter
Corvallis plans shake-up at Pioneer Park homeless camp
Story Next Door: Ballard joins the fight against homelessness
Corvallis City Council backs managed camping and RV site
Mid-valley volunteers spend Thanksgiving day feeding their peers before themselves
Benton homeless group posts surveys
Corvallis City Council passes homeless motions(click here for PDF copy)
Tiny house village closer to reality
Homeless service providers scramble to meet winter need (click here for PDF copy)
Key Infusion of Support(click here for PDF copy)
Council discusses camping clampdown
Safe Camp permit goes before Benton County
Corvallis approves social service, housing funding
As I See It: Church has tried to work with neighbors
Benton County to review homeless camp permit
HOPE returns from 4-month break
Unity Shelter group formed to tackle homelessness issues
Corvallis gives out $360k to nonprofits
31 Oregon counties approved for May 15 reopening
Benton County gets OK to reopen
Benton County allows religious institutions to host vehicle camping
Corvallis resources for those who are hungry and homeless adapting in time of crisis
As I See It: Corvallis needs a shelter
A truckload of food: Donation is a 3-day supply given current need
Corvallis, Benton County continue challenging homelessness discussion
Editorial: Let's keep shelters open year-round
Board members selected for new panel addressing homelessness
Committee releases Corvallis, Benton County homeless count report