Homelessness has been a rising issue in many growing metropolitan areas, including Portland. With that comes a lot of health problems like we experienced this year. We have temperatures of record highs and extreme lows that cause havoc on many people. We can flick a switch and get light, and we can turn a nob and get heat. Many things that a lot of us take for granted. Unfortunately for homeless people, they don't have that luxury when it comes to extreme climate. Portland homeless have suffered for the lack of support we have to help those in need. Many people died from hypothermia from being outside in the cold and no warm place to stay overnight. As a community, we cannot let innocent lives be affected in this way. Losing a life is a tragedy, but losing an easily preventable life is unacceptable. Click here to learn more about shelters in town that help and how you may support those in need.
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