The Hidden Barrier No One Talks About
Most shelters offer little or no secure storage. Many people can’t access shelters at all. That means carrying everything, everywhere, all the time.
That isn’t just exhausting — it makes people targets.
It also makes it nearly impossible to:
Sit through a job interview
Attend a medical appointment
Take a training class
Work a shift
Rest without fear
And when belongings pile up on sidewalks, tensions rise. Neighbors get frustrated. Cleanups happen. Losses repeat.
It becomes a cycle.
Secure storage is a simple, practical solution that helps people stabilize and move forward. It reduces sidewalk clutter, protects essential belongings, and gives people the ability to show up for work, healthcare, and opportunity.
It’s time to invest in real solutions. Support secure storage programs in our communities.
https://www.portland.gov/homelessness-impact-reduction/day-storage
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