Central City Concern

10/09/2026

CCC set out to electrify our fleet by 2027, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share that we got there a year early!

With support from the Breaking Barriers Collaborative at Climate Solutions, Pacific Power, and the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (through the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability), our new Clean Fleet Depot now has 26 chargers powering the vehicles that carry our work across Portland every day.

Hear our team tell the story: https://bit.ly/4zhwsSs

Alumni Stories - Central City Concern Central City Concern's Road to a Cleaner FleetHow one Portland nonprofit hit its 2027 electrification goal a year early, with support from the Breaking Barriers Collaborative.Central City Concern (CCC) provides essential services to some of Portland's most vulne...

10/09/2026

In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, on Monday, October 12, all programs and clinic sites will be closed, except for Hooper. Hooper will be open normal hours.

All normal hours will resume Tuesday, October 13.

10/08/2026

Join us in supporting CCC President and CEO Dr. Andy Mendenhall at the Multnomah County Chair Candidate Forum on Solutions to Unsheltered Homelessness on Tuesday, October 21 from 4:30-6pm.

The expert panel will be discussing the current homelessness climate in Multnomah County and then we'll hear from candidates for Multnomah County Chair respond to questions on how they'd tackle homelessness if elected.

This FREE event comes at a critical time as the November 3 ballot approaches. We hope to see many of you there! Learn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-multnomah-county-chair-candidate-homelessness-solutions-forum-tickets-2002314653028?keep_tld=true

Join the Homeless Solutions Coalition to hear Multnomah County Chair candidates explore solutions for homelessness alongside an expert panel

10/01/2026

Meet Steve Wilkins, Case Manager for the Richard Harris 8×8 program!

Richard Harris 8×8 is a supportive housing program for people building stability and continuing their recovery after experiencing homelessness. But having a place to stay is only one piece of what happens there.

From connecting residents with health care and employment resources to helping them work toward permanent housing, Steve and the 8×8 team are there to help people keep moving toward the future they’re working to build.

10/01/2026

At Richard Harris 8×8 program, residents are supported as they continue their recovery, work toward their goals and prepare for greater independence. The program brings housing and individualized support together, helping people strengthen the foundation they’re building for the future.

In our latest Meet the Mission, get to know Richard Harris 8×8 program and the team helping people take their next steps forward: https://bit.ly/4hyJpjt

Read our blog post about: Meet the Mission: Richard Harris 8x8 Program.

09/28/2026

We were glad to support We Believe in Portland’s citywide cleanup on Friday, September 25!

More than 1,000 participants came together to clean 250+ blocks, collecting 310 bags and removing 1,200 pounds of trash from Portland’s streets.

After the cleanup, CCC’s Clean Start crews collected the bags and made sure the trash was properly disposed of, helping carry the day’s work through to the finish.

It was great to see so many people come together to care for Portland, and we’re especially grateful to our Clean Start team for helping make sure the impact lasted beyond the cleanup itself. They do incredible work every day!

09/25/2026

It's frustrating to see people not getting the help they need, and it should be.

Without the right level of housing and support, people often cycle between homelessness, hospitals, incarceration, and housing that isn't equipped to meet their needs.

For Bryant, after struggling with addiction and experiencing homelessness, the pathway to stability didn't begin with a house key. It began with a referral to treatment, followed by ongoing supportive housing, healthcare, and employment services.

"Being able to focus on recovery was huge..." he said.

No single service made the difference. Together, they provided the foundation he needed to regain stability and keep moving forward.

The path back to stability looks different for everyone. Housing paired with the care and services people need is how we build stronger, healthier communities. Let's keep investing in what works.

Read Bryant’s full story: https://bit.ly/4aXpd7x

09/04/2026

In observance of Labor Day, on Monday, September 7, all programs and clinic sites will be closed, except for Hooper. Hooper will be open normal hours.

All normal hours will resume Tuesday, September 8.

09/03/2026

After extensive review and consideration, CCC has made the difficult decision to close the Letty Owings Center (LOC) effective October 31, 2026. Since opening in 1989, LOC has supported thousands of women and their children through residential substance use disorder treatment.

To CCC’s clients and families, thank you for trusting us to be part of your journeys. To our community partners, supporters, and donors thank you for standing alongside LOC over the years.

Learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/3SPD9vA

Read article from The Oregonian: https://bit.ly/4yhT44K

Since 1989, Letty Owings Center has helped young mothers to become sober, healthy and hopeful about the future.

08/31/2026

For 25 years, on August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day has brought people together to remember lives lost to overdose and recognize the work still needed to prevent future loss.

This year's theme reminds us that even as progress is being made, overdose continues to affect families, friends, and communities across Oregon and beyond. Today, we encourage you to take a moment to remember those we've lost, support those who are grieving, and share information that could help save lives.

Learn more about this year's theme and the importance of remembrance, grief support, and overdose prevention: https://bit.ly/4zR4xdp

Read our blog post about: International Overdose Awareness Day: 25 Years On. Still Needed..