[Opinion] New homeless shelter for very specific population to open in North Portland this fall

New Homeless Shelter for Sober Veterans to Open in Portland this Fall

The new Kenton neighborhood shelter is meant to provide a place for veterans to live for about three months while they work to become stable, pursue addiction recovery treatment and work on finding permanent housing and a job.

New homeless shelter for very specific population to open in North Portland this fall

Neighborhood discussions in online forums reveal mixed opinions about whether a funky local hotel will make a good spot for a new shelter.