Serving at the Margins blog adds nuance to complex issues related to homelessness, poverty relief, and nonprofit social services. It is published bimonthly and written by Blanchet House Executive Director Scott Kerman.
A need the houseless community faces that doesn’t get enough attention is the desire for community insecurity because of isolation. Chronic loneliness can have a significant impact on our physical…
Slowly but surely nonprofit collaboration is happening in Portland. By Scott Kerman I hear this a lot. “The problem is that the nonprofits aren’t connected. They aren’t working together.” It…
We serve people pushed to the margins with compassion and dignity. By Scott Kerman Who do we serve at Blanchet House? To quote Jesuit Father Gary Smith from his new…
In response to the Portland City Council and Mayor Wheeler’s announcement of its plan to end homelessness with a public camping ban and three new high-capacity camps for houseless individuals…
Are you confused by the different words used to describe homelessness? You’re not alone. Should you use homeless, houseless, or unhoused when describing someone’s circumstances? We hope this glossary about…
An individual’s homelessness can be caused by more than a lack of affordable housing. Tailored care and support paired with appropriate housing is needed for many people experiencing chronic homelessness….
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