A recent report by Portland State University researchers found Oregon’s Project Turnkey that allowed communities to buy local motels and convert them into emergency shelters is proving effective.  According to the researchers, typical emergency shelters have guests share a large common sleeping area, require them to leave during the day and only stay in the shelter for 30 days or less.  But Turnkey sites allow guests to stay in private rooms, gives them access to various services, and allows them to stay for longer periods of time.  Mid-Columbia Community Action Executive Director Kenny LaPoint says it provides their clients dignity, and that is a big step to finding permanent solutions.  LaPoint adds the ability to impact people’s hearts and change their aspirations for the future is where change occurs.