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Urban Alchemy Takes Over Operations Amid Layoffs at Safe Rest Village

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
20
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Location: Multnomah Village, Oregon, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Urban Alchemy (8th Street Shelter) has taken over operations at the Safe Rest Village in Multnomah Village following layoffs that affected 20 employees. The previous operator was let go as Urban Alchemy stepped in to manage the facility. This transition reflects a shift in management strategy aimed at improving services at the shelter. The layoffs occurred on October 1, 2023, as part of this operational change, impacting the staff directly involved in the previous management of the Safe Rest Village.

Urban Alchemy cut 20 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 5 layoff events at Urban Alchemy since October 2023, affecting a combined 338 employees.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 26, 2025LAST UPDATED JUL 3, 2026