Articles for the Organization "Living Cities"

A Human Connection: How Portland, Ore Made a Huge Dent in Chronic Homelessness

2009-11-09T04:15:03

This report, by Erik Sten, chronicles the city commissioners process of establishing a goal oriented plan to end homelessness in Portland, Oregon through listening to the homeless population of the city.

Restoring Hope and a Human Connection Reduces Chronic Homelessness in Portland, Oregon

2010-01-25T05:11:53

Erik Sten, former City Commissioner of Portland, Oregon, helped design the city’s Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness. The plan resulted in the reduction of overall street homelessness by 39 percent and chronic homelessness by 70 percent. Erik shares his reflections on Portland’s experience in “A Human Connection,” a report published by Living Cities. He discusses what he learned about the vital importance of hope and human connection. Through hope and connection, communities can come together to end homelessness.

Catalyst Fund

2009-11-19T10:46:30

The Living Cities Catalyst Fund is a powerful way for qualified investors to pool and invest flexible capital to revitalize America’s cities and transform the lives of low income people. (Authors)

Energy Efficiency Opportunity Fund

2009-11-18T12:53:23

The Energy Efficiency Opportunity Fund is a Groundbreaking Social Investment Fund that will finance innovative job-creation and energy-saving efforts in low-income communities. (Authors)