Response to COVID-19
We wanted to let you all know that PHFS is taking the COVID-19 pandemic very seriously. Here are some of the steps we are taking to ensure our PHFS Village stays healthy and doesn't spread the virus:
We are asking families in shelter who have any symptoms of illness to self-quarantine in their private bedrooms and wear masks whenever they go to any common spaces. We have set up a separate dining area for people who have any symptoms of illness.
All staff and volunteers who have any symptoms of illness are being asked to stay home until they don't have a fever for at least 72 hours.
All other volunteer shifts are occurring as scheduled. If you are a member of a vulnerable population or are uncomfortable coming in for an upcoming volunteer shift for any reason, please inform us as soon as possible.
Of course, we are sanitizing surfaces and washing our hands a ton. We have hand washing and COVID-19 information for families in multiple languages.
We are practicing social distancing and trying to not get within 6 feet of another person.
We are postponing all scheduled events, including our March 25 Solution Salon and our March 25 Volunteer Training on Trauma Informed Care.
The Joint Office on Homeless Services is being very supportive with a ton of information, supplies like masks and sanitizer, and even $10,000 to each nonprofit service provider to help with coronavirus financial impacts.
Here are some helpful resources on COVID-19:
Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 Interim Shelter Guidance
Videos and link to COVID-19 updates and resources
Sign up for their updates email list
Info in different languages – Go to Home page and click on Novel coronavirus updates and scroll down to “Prevention” links
Housing services, which currently only has link to Interim Shelter Guidance
OHA’s Youtube Channel with multiple related videos
Press briefings live streamed at 2 pm every Monday and Thursday on their Youtube channel
