City of Sisters announces its second Community Conversation on homelessness, set for June 24

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Community members are invited to attend a second Community Conversation on homelessness on Tuesday, June 24 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sisters Park and Recreation Community Center.

The event, hosted by a coalition of local organizations and agency partners, will focus on how we
work together to address houselessness in the Sisters area.

The latest point in time count shows an increase in the homeless population. KTVZ News has reported on several stories in Sisters involving homeless camps, from concerns about unattended fires, to a man having to physically defend himself and kill 3 dogs that were attacking him from a nearby homeless camp.

It is the second Community Conversation held about the topic. The first Community Conversation in October 2024 gave residents a chance to voice their questions, concerns, and suggestions about houselessness in the Sisters area. Based on this input, the partners developed four strategic Priorities and a related Action Plan.

This meeting is designed as an opportunity to introduce the Action Plan and gather community feedback. Your participation and insights are important as we work to address houselessness in our community.

Priorities from the Action Plan are:

PRIORITY A: Support & Services - Coordinate services and support for the unhoused.

PRIORITY B: Safety - Effectively manage safety concerns and mitigate risks.

PRIORITY C: Housing Transitional to Affordable - Support for programs that address
affordability.

PRIORITY D: Coordination of information & Community Education - Keep citizens
informed about ongoing initiatives