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‘Back to Pandemic Levels’: Bay Area Food Programs Brace for SNAP Shutdown

With federal funds cut off, grassroots organizations mobilize to meet surging demand and address immigrants’ fears of ICE crackdowns.

FIGHTING FOR HIS FAMILY | Shane's Story

Shane was in jail, gripped by a cycle addiction. Through CityTeam, Shane found sobriety, brotherhood, and purpose to reunite with his family.

REVITALIZED BY COMMUNITY | Gloria's Story

Gloria came for food and clothing. Amidst her depression, she found a loving place to serve at CityTeam.

RISING FROM THE ASHES | Marisol’s Story

After a devastating house fire, Marisol and her family had lost everything. Through CityTeam, Marisol’s family found essential resources to survive and a community to thrive.

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May 31, 2025

Portland

RRP Episode 88 – Phoenix G: From Childhood Pain to Purpose in Recovery

Turning early trauma into service, strength, and lasting sobriety.

100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in 2025

The 2025 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon demonstrated a commitment to best-in-class workplace practices. The list is based on surveys sent to employees of the participating nonprofits, who provided feedback on several aspects of workplace quality.

Housing First advocates reconsider strategy

Housing First—providing immediate permanent housing without prerequisites like sobriety or treatment—has endured locally as sacred doctrine without need to measure its effectiveness or side effects.

Portland Launches Two New Recovery-Oriented Shelters, Aiming to Offer a Safe Bed for Every Person

The City of Portland is stepping up its efforts to address homelessness with the introduction of two new overnight shelters, specifically targeting individuals in recovery from substance abuse.

Portland mayor continues to add overnight-only shelters despite empty beds, neighbor complaints

Portland is set to add 280 new “recovery-oriented,” overnight-only shelter beds at two locations in the next several weeks. When those beds – all located in the Buckman neighborhood of Southeast Portland

Portland opening two new overnight shelters

Portland opening two new overnight shelters for people in recovery, adding 280 beds

Portland opens doors

CityTeam Portland opens doors to renovated Old Town headquarters

‘Conversations on a Bench’ brings homelessness, recovery into national spotlight

PORTLAND — Right now, powerful conversations are unfolding across the country about homelessness, addiction and recovery — and Portland is playing a key role.

A morning of outreach on Portland’s streets starts with mayoral cheerleading, ends with a tent sweep

Michelle, 45, shared her opinion about Portland Mayor Keith Wilson's sheltering plan from the front door of her tent in Old Town on Tuesday morning while her dog, Penny, watched.

Portland Nonprofits Forming Coalition With Simple Approach To Homelessness

CityTeam Portland has formed a coalition “We All Have a Name” to get to know the homeless population in downtown. They start with the most basic form of entry: asking their names. From there, it’s all about the common goal of reducing homelessness in the area.

Portland nonprofit begins daily effort to learn names of homeless individuals

Everyone has a name — it’s a basic marker of identity. Being called by it can be deeply humanizing.

A man who has Mayor Wilson's ear

Lance Orton turned his life around. Now his eyes are on the whole city

How CityTeam aids in the homelessness response plan

Ending unsheltered homelessness by the end of the year is a priority for Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, despite budget pressures at both the county and the city.

Divisions Over Mayor’s Shelter Plans in Portland, Oregon

Aplan from Mayor Keith Wilson (D) of Portland, Oregon, to build new shelter beds for people experiencing homelessness has drawn fierce backlash from some city residents. Service providers are meanwhile arguing that it does too little to get people into permanent housing, and that treatment provision remains inadequate.

Portland will double its shelter

Faith-based CityTeam Portland will double its shelter and recovery capacity with move to Old Town

Longtime Portland shelter providers have questions about Mayor Keith Wilson’s shelter plan

The businessman-turned-politician’s $28 million plan to dramatically increase night-only shelters will depend on buy-in from many long-standing homeless service providers.

Recovery center in downtown Portland denied funds because it 'wasn't the right fit'

The faith-based organization CityTeam is proceeding with its plans to open a new recovery center downtown, but it's doing it without funding from the county. The director of the Joint Office of Homeless Services said that other projects better fit the county's needs for now.

CityTeam Moves Rehab Shelter

CityTeam Moves Rehab Shelter Into Old Town, No Thanks to County Officials

Recovery Ministries Try to Help Portland Get Clean

After an attempt to decriminalize drugs made the addiction crisis in Oregon even worse, local Christians are pleading with the sick—and the state—to let them help.

Turning empty offices into apartments could help solve Portland’s housing crisis. Here’s why it’s not happening

Portland leaders cast office-to-apartment conversions as a tool to address the housing crunch. But developers have been slow to start the projects.

Nonprofit pays $4.7M for future headquarters in Old Town

CityTeam Portland bought the Overland building in Old Town as its new local headquarters.

CityTeam to open housing, job development center in Portland’s Old Town

The anti-homelessness nonprofit CityTeam Portland announced Tuesday it will transform a building in Old Town Chinatown into a center for housing, job development and its new headquarters.

Former convicts get a second chance at Oakland coffee shop run by former inmate

Itay Hod reports on how Big House Beans Coffee Shop is giving parolees a new lease on life after they get out of prison.

A FULL 180 | Lance's Story

Not too long ago, Lance found himself hopeless and lost outside the doors of CityTeam Portland. Today, he's an executive director at the very organization that saved his life.

CityTeam Portland: Plans for the Future

The programs at CityTeam Portland are designed to help people-of-the-street break free from homelessness and addiction. CityTeam Portland executive director Lance Orton joined us to share their plans to for the future.

Hundreds received Christmas Day meal thanks to volunteers in San Jose

The holidays can be a difficult time for some. Many people living alone on the street were treated to a real Christmas dinner Monday, put on by a group of volunteers. CityTeam in San Jose cooked up dozens of turkeys and hams, 100 pounds of potatoes, and much more -- all for one special Christmas meal.

'It is a fatal disease': State health campaign takes aim at heavy drinking

Those in the field of treating alcoholism note the disease does not discriminate based on who one knows, where they’re from or how much money they have. “Alcohol is probably one of the most deadliest drugs out there,” said Daniel Gamboa, program manager at CityTeam in Southeast Portland.

CityTeam Oakland in need of toy donations

The spirit of giving this holiday season, CityTeam Oakland is gearing up for the holidays. And while the organization plans to bring joy to 250 families, it is facing a shortage of toys and is looking to the community for help. Steven Martinez, who is the CityTeam Oakland executive director joined us on The Nine with how to help.

A HEART FOR SERVICE | Reggie's Story

After an unimaginable life of homelessness, hunger, and pain, Reggie now finds joy and purpose in daily acts of service. "The small things are what makes the big things big."

THANKFUL FOR A NEW LIFE | Luis' Story

Alcohol used to control Luis' life. Today, Luis is a new man and a critical part of CityTeam Oakland's team.

HOMELESS WITH HER SONS | Jordan's Story

Jordan found herself homeless with two boys under the age of two. She was able to find refuge at CityTeam House of Grace, and healing from past traumas.

A LIGHTHOUSE IN THE DARKNESS | CityTeam SF

Kurtis has experienced the restoration at CityTeam first hand. Now he's a leader at CityTeam SF and witnesses lives being touched daily. When people need help, they know CityTeam is a place where they can find dignity, respect, and essential resources.

How a California county aims to end homelessness

There are more than 580,000 Americans currently living without permanent housing. NBC’s Jake Ward explains how a housing initiative in California’s Santa Clara County is helping those facing homelessness get back on their feet.

Thanksgiving Day meals make holiday season brighter in Bay Area

It didn’t take Toby Chacon long to clean his plate on Thanksgiving Day. “I was hungry,” said the San Jose resident. “I was waiting for it for two days...”

“Felices y llenos de gracias”: ofrecen alimentos a miles de personas necesitadas en Acción de Gracias en SF

Voluntarios y trabajadores de las organizaciones Glide y City Team sirvieron cientos de almuerzos. “Siento que es...

Pre-Thanksgiving meal gives optimism amidst tough times in Oakland

The pre-Thanksgiving turkey meal served at CityTeam Oakland Wednesday night looked delicious, but for some residents, the free meal means they won’t go to bed hungry.

Couple’s journey out of homelessness, addiction, highlights mission of CityTeam Ministries

Austin and Rachel Reagan found sobriety and renewed purpose from South Bay organization that now employs them in key support roles.

Heart of Cabi Clothes raises domestic violence victims spirits with a fashion assist

Residents of a San Jose women’s treatment program [CityTeam House of Grace] get a fashion makeover to help rebuild their lives.

LIVING OUT HIS STORY | Steve's Story

Steve was going on 4 years homeless before coming to CityTeam. When he learned the news of his wife's passing, he was tempted to return to distructive behaviors. But he endured alongside his new community.

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April 26, 2022

San Jose

Food truck brings hot meals, essentials to San Jose homeless

Hope on Wheels is a new food truck program by CityTeam San Jose that provides hot meals and essential supplies to homeless individuals. In an effort to serve more (...)

Palo Alto Bus Route a Haven for the Homeless

Homeless people needing respite from the rain know one driver on the 22 route in Palo Alto will understand. He once was homeless himself. Kiet Do reports.

WMGK-FM John DeBella Turkey Drop Collects 9,056

The Turkey Drop benefits Cityteam Philadelphia, a local non-profit organization that provides holiday meals as well as other important services for individuals and families in need.

Nonprofits bring Thanksgiving meals to San Jose’s homeless residents

Folks tend to travel long distances to eat on Thanksgiving. But for unhoused residents in San Jose, Thanksgiving dinner is coming to them. Amid the homeless encampment at (...)

The kitchen at San Jose’s CityTeam hums on Thanksgiving

Although Thursday is a holiday, the kitchen at CityTeam San Jose is humming on all cylinders. “I was an executive with a hotel company. And after 26 years, I wanted to do (...)

It’s time to talk turkey for Santa Clara County nonprofits

Thanksgiving is less than a week away, and that means social service agencies in Santa Clara County are getting ready to distribute holiday meals to thousands of people who (...)

CITYTEAM GRANT

Sharks Foundation and SAP provide CityTeam $500,000 Grant for Alameda County Mobile Food Pantry Expansion Project.

Opinion: Lived expertise shapes SJ emergency interim housing site

Have you seen them? They’re along the freeways, tucked under trees, on streets and sidewalks and quite noticeably in unsanctioned encampments along and around the (...)

“Nothing about us without us” – the starting point for an equitable and engaged community

“Nothing about us without us.” I heard this phrase from Claudine Sipili – a homelessness community activist and member of the Santa Clara County Lived Experience Advisory Board and Destination: Home’s board of directors.

Sharks Foundation, SAP Provide Grant to CityTeam For Mobile Food Pantry

The Sharks Foundation (@SJSCommunity) and SAP (@SAP_BayArea) have partnered to provide a $500,000 grant to local non-profit organization CityTeam (@CityTeam) to fund and launch the Alameda County Mobile Food (...)

How San Jose Homeless Shelters Are Adapting To The Covid-19 Surge

COVID-19 has been tearing through sheltered living spaces in San Jose, but at least one operator of such facilities has managed to keep all of its women residents safe during the pandemic.

Virus-Reduced Team at San Jose Community Non-Profit Feeds Thanksgiving Dinner to Homeless

Over the course of 2020, coronavirus has increased need for food and shelter throughout the Bay Area. On Thanksgiving Day, it also complicated efforts to provide help to those who need it.

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November 26, 2020

TAKING BACK WHAT WAS LOST | Dalia's Story

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‘Back to Pandemic Levels’: Bay Area Food Programs Brace for SNAP Shutdown

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RRP Episode 88 – Phoenix G: From Childhood Pain to Purpose in Recovery

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Housing First advocates reconsider strategy

Portland Launches Two New Recovery-Oriented Shelters, Aiming to Offer a Safe Bed for Every Person

Portland mayor continues to add overnight-only shelters despite empty beds, neighbor complaints

Portland opening two new overnight shelters

Portland opens doors

‘Conversations on a Bench’ brings homelessness, recovery into national spotlight

A morning of outreach on Portland’s streets starts with mayoral cheerleading, ends with a tent sweep

Portland Nonprofits Forming Coalition With Simple Approach To Homelessness

Portland nonprofit begins daily effort to learn names of homeless individuals

A man who has Mayor Wilson's ear

How CityTeam aids in the homelessness response plan

Divisions Over Mayor’s Shelter Plans in Portland, Oregon

Portland will double its shelter

Longtime Portland shelter providers have questions about Mayor Keith Wilson’s shelter plan

Recovery center in downtown Portland denied funds because it 'wasn't the right fit'

CityTeam Moves Rehab Shelter

Recovery Ministries Try to Help Portland Get Clean

Turning empty offices into apartments could help solve Portland’s housing crisis. Here’s why it’s not happening

Nonprofit pays $4.7M for future headquarters in Old Town

CityTeam to open housing, job development center in Portland’s Old Town

Former convicts get a second chance at Oakland coffee shop run by former inmate

A FULL 180 | Lance's Story

CityTeam Portland: Plans for the Future

Hundreds received Christmas Day meal thanks to volunteers in San Jose

'It is a fatal disease': State health campaign takes aim at heavy drinking

CityTeam Oakland in need of toy donations

A HEART FOR SERVICE | Reggie's Story

THANKFUL FOR A NEW LIFE | Luis' Story

HOMELESS WITH HER SONS | Jordan's Story

A LIGHTHOUSE IN THE DARKNESS | CityTeam SF

How a California county aims to end homelessness

Thanksgiving Day meals make holiday season brighter in Bay Area

“Felices y llenos de gracias”: ofrecen alimentos a miles de personas necesitadas en Acción de Gracias en SF

Pre-Thanksgiving meal gives optimism amidst tough times in Oakland

Couple’s journey out of homelessness, addiction, highlights mission of CityTeam Ministries

Heart of Cabi Clothes raises domestic violence victims spirits with a fashion assist

LIVING OUT HIS STORY | Steve's Story

Food truck brings hot meals, essentials to San Jose homeless

Palo Alto Bus Route a Haven for the Homeless

WMGK-FM John DeBella Turkey Drop Collects 9,056

Nonprofits bring Thanksgiving meals to San Jose’s homeless residents

The kitchen at San Jose’s CityTeam hums on Thanksgiving

It’s time to talk turkey for Santa Clara County nonprofits

CITYTEAM GRANT

Opinion: Lived expertise shapes SJ emergency interim housing site

“Nothing about us without us” – the starting point for an equitable and engaged community

Sharks Foundation, SAP Provide Grant to CityTeam For Mobile Food Pantry

How San Jose Homeless Shelters Are Adapting To The Covid-19 Surge

Virus-Reduced Team at San Jose Community Non-Profit Feeds Thanksgiving Dinner to Homeless

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