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Summer heat can be dangerous for anyone, but it poses a serious risk for people experiencing homelessness. Without access to shelter, air conditioning, or even basic hygiene supplies, staying cool and safe becomes a daily challenge. The Central Oregon Homelessness Alliance (COHA) is stepping up to help by sponsoring a collection of essential hygiene items designed to keep our homeless neighbors cool and protected during the hottest months. You can join this effort between July 18th and August...

Felicity lived in China Hat for years. Maybe that isn’t quite accurate; she has never really lived anywhere. She doesn’t have a car or trailer; she spends each night in a different place. During the day she wanders around talking to the voices in her head. She doesn’t know what town is nearby, or even if there is a town nearby. She says she moved from The Country of California. When she sees outreach workers with food and clothes, she comes over to see what they have to offer. She is usually...

Editor’s Note: Following is a substack article written by Mandy Bryant, who is the longtime partner of Chris Daggett, the subject of this article. Mandy and Chris were among those displaced from China Hat when it closed. Mandy and Chris were able to find a place to live in their 5th Wheel and are now actively engaged in helping others experiencing homelessness. Mandy has a podcast that focuses on letting those who have not experienced homelessness hear the background stories of those who...