Homelessness & Public safety
Businesses in our community have experienced increased incidents of trespassing, unsanctioned camping, theft, abandoned debris, vandalism, and property damage the past few years. They have also asked for training, support and resources to support unhoused individuals. These two resources were developed by the Business Leaders Task Force with support from the City of Eugene, to provide local businesses with a compiled list of community resources.
These resources were developed by the Chamber’s Business Leaders Task Force with support from the City of Eugene. They are not intended to imply that being homeless makes you a criminal, as we recognize that unhoused individuals are often victims of crimes themselves and it is a small percentage (similar to housed individuals) who are choosing to trespass and commit crimes. However, the resources for responding are often intertwined, and therefore combined within the following resources:
These resources were developed by the Chamber’s Business Leaders Task Force with support from the City of Eugene. They are not intended to imply that being homeless makes you a criminal, as we recognize that unhoused individuals are often victims of crimes themselves and it is a small percentage (similar to housed individuals) who are choosing to trespass and commit crimes. However, the resources for responding are often intertwined, and therefore combined within the following resources:
Resources for Employers & Employees
This flyer provides local businesses with tools to communicate with our unhoused neighbors, and clarification of rights when local businesses become victims of crimes. 
Tips for Securing Your Building and Property
In this video Eugene Police Department walks around the Eugene Chamber of Commerce building providing examples and tips on protecting your business with suggestions on exterior building improvements that can help to improve safety and deter crime. |
Resources for Unhoused Individuals
This one-page flyer is created for businesses to have on hand to provide a summary of the main social services available to unhoused individuals in Eugene. 
Training Resources and Deescalation Techniques
In this video Eugene Police Department Community Engagement Team shares about ways to keep your employees safe through assessments, de-escalation trainings, the City Watch program, and other resources. |
Please contact homelessinitiative@eugenechamber.com if you have any updates.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- Visit the Lane County Human Service Division dashboard for additional data.
- Visit Lane County Health & Human Services for additional resources.
- Learn more about the City of Eugene’s efforts on homelessness.
- Learn more about the City of Eugene’s Housing Implementation Plan.
city club of eugene: homelessness DISCUSSION
"In this program, Eugene Chamber CEO Brittany Quick-Warner, West Eugene Ward 8 City Councilor Randy Groves, and Community Advocate Heather Sielicki will share what they have learned in years of work to quantify our local needs, understand difficult challenges, and identify real solutions that can be successfully operationalized and implemented. Across the United States, a few solutions-oriented communities have succeeded at eliminating homelessness—reaching what is described as “functional zero.” Are the recommendations in this report and the robust engagement of our business community how Eugene gets there?"
If you are interested in joining the business leaders task force, providing funds to help implement strategies to end homelessness, or offering specific technical expertise to help improve our system, please email homelessinitiative@eugenechamber.com.
