Murmurs: Who Pays for Sunstone Billboards?

A whistleblower lawsuit accused homeless shelter provider Sunstone Way of excessive spending, and the nonprofit announced closure plans for July 1 citing financial constraints, yet billboards advertising its services remain visible around Portland. Multnomah County and city officials confirmed government contracts don’t reimburse advertising expenses, though providers can use non-government funding for marketing. Commissioner Meghan Moyer expressed concern about oversight of reimbursements for other line items like case management and administration, stating “I am not convinced we are getting what we are paying for.”