Oregon onced required counties to take care of their unhoused residents. The relief institutions, known as “poor farms,” provided food, medical care, even burial services for those without a home. How does that compare to today's support for people living in poverty? We take a deep dive into the history of poor farms, and also try to understand the complex systems in place to support people experiencing homelessness in Oregon today. 

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Kami Horton, OPB Oregon Experience documentary producer 

Alex Zielinski, OPB Portland city hall reporter

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