Members of the Community,
We’re excited to invite you to a special screening of No Place To Grow Old, a powerful
documentary that delves into the growing crisis of senior homelessness right here in Portland.
This film, directed by Davey Schaupp and produced by our partners at Humans for Housing,
explores the systemic challenges and deeply personal stories of a generation aging into
homelessness. The 48 minute film will be followed by discussion/Q+A with other Community Partners.
Our screening will be held on 8/20/2025 at Roseburg Library at 6:00pm, and we’d love for you to join us in this important conversation.
Best,
Umpqua Valley BIPOC Community
See the trailer here:
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Facts About Senior Homelessness:
● 1 in 3 renters over age 50 are severely cost burdened, spending 50%+ of income
on rent.
● 22% of older adults in Multnomah County (age 50+) are below the federal poverty
line.
● During the national 2023 Point in Time count, nearly 1 in 4 people experiencing
unsheltered homelessness (living in places not meant for human habitation) were over
the age of 55.
● The national population of people experiencing homelessness is expected to grow
from 40,000 to 106,000 by 2030 (expected to almost triple by 2030).
● Those who first experience homelessness at age 50 and older typically have
experienced a financial or health crisis, lost a loved one, or otherwise experienced a
relationship breakdown with the income-earner, and/or experienced barriers to continued ability to work.
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