PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A local program is helping seniors and people with disabilities escape homelessness.

Their innovative work recently earned them a National Aging Innovations Award.

Rebecca Baker once danced at concerts and played in the symphony. However, after losing her mobile home to fire, she faced homelessness.

“The wiring wasn't updated, so it burned down. It burned about 10 minutes,” Baker said.

She walked away with nothing. Her antiques, cherished viola and other items were gone. Without insurance or extra savings, she couldn't afford rent.

A former nonprofit case manager herself, Baker turned to Multnomah County's Homeless Mobile Intake Team for help:

“I can't say enough good stuff about being here. It's wonderful. The food is really good. Get services that I never ha

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