Trish Gaut is one of more than 7 million grandparents in the U.S. who have become full-time caregivers amid spiraling cost of living, mental health crises. An informal guardianship agreement prevented her from getting the assistance she needed to get out of the woods. Social stigma almost kept her there.

Lucy Wolfe, a member of the Warm Springs Tribe, learned to make dream catchers and traditional Native American jewelry when she was 15. After nearly two decades of living on the streets and in shelters, Wolfe finally found a home. And with it came the space to practice her art and deepen her connection to family and tradition.

Tiny home villages are increasingly considered a solution to the affordable housing crisis, offering temporary stability to unhoused people as they get back on track. But concerned neighbors continue to fight these developments every step of the way. One local developer was undeterred.

As Central Oregon sees spikes in homelessness, record numbers of cost-burdened renters and increased eviction filings, lawmakers slash $100 million from budget for eviction prevention and legal aid.