Blanchet House gave away 91 suitcases in preparation for enforcement of Portland’s new camping ban ordinance.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Nonprofits are collecting supplies to help homeless Portlanders after a new camping ban ordinance went into effect last week.
On Wednesday, the Blanchet House in Old Town handed out 91 suitcases to homeless Portlanders to help them move each day once enforcement of the daytime ban begins.
Officials for the Blanchet House said the suitcases will allow people to quickly pack up belongings if they are forced to move due to the new camping ban ordinance.
“This is my house, right now,” James
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