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Influx of asylum seekers pushing Portland to brink of its ability to serve those in need

Por: Portland Press Herald Nation February 28, 2023

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David Malaba, senior human services counselor for the city of Portland, talks to asylum seekers at the family shelter on Monday. The city has had more than 550 asylum seekers arrive since Jan. 1 and earlier this month was forced to set up an additional overnight overflow space in one of the public schools due to the large number of people in need. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer Portland has welcomed more than 550 asylum seekers to the city so... + full article



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