The new OHCS Report on Poverty 2006 highlights the effects of the recent recession and booming housing market on the lives of low- and moderate-income Oregonians.
County profiles provide insight into local needs and efforts to combat the causes and consequences of poverty.
OHCS Director, Victor Merced delivered a speech entitled, "Poverty and Homelessness" at the Bridges Out of Poverty Conference on October 10, 2006 in Portland, Oregon. Victor highlighted many of the key findings in the Poverty Report and how Oregon is planning to address poverty in our state.