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Temporary homes for homeless individuals in Malheur County, Ore. to close in June
In a 4-3 vote, Ontario City Council decided that the tiny homes current location would not be a permanent one. Author: Katija Stjepovic (KTVB) Updated: 10:15 PM MDT May 1, 2021
ONTARIO, Ore. During a city council meeting in Ontario, Ore., a proposal to keep 16 tiny homes for the homeless population open past the month of May was rejected by a 4-3 vote.
The tiny homes are 8x11 feet and include a cot, a heater, a fridge and a microwave.
Overseen by the non-profit organization Community in Action, the goal of the tiny homes program is to get Oregonians experiencing homelessness back on their feet, and hopefully into permanent living situations when they leave their temporary homes.
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Ontario City Council took up the topic of extending the length of the transitional homeless shelter located at 123 N.W. Third Ave. The shelter site was intended for the purpose of providing shelter for individuals during the winter.
The project, a collaborative effort between local non-profit housing assistance agency Community in Action and Origins Faith Communityâs outreach team has been in operation at the current site since early December of 2020.
The agencies held a âshelter extension discussionâ on April 16 with neighbors in the area around the site in regard to seeking an extension for the shelter to June 30, a flyer sent out prior to the discussion encouraged âneighbors and community members to attend.â