Grace Changes
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We create pathways to lasting transformation by providing shelter, food, connection to services, and community. Shepherd’s House Ministries extends grace to all through safe, healing environments across Central Oregon.

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Easter and Spring Celebrations

April 3rd in Bend and Redmond

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Current Volunteer Needs

Special Event sign-ups for Easter, Abi’s House Babysitting and Errands Runs, and Community food donation pick-up

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Night of Hope Sponsorship or Auction Donation

Night of Hope is our annual fundraising gala to share what we’re up to. Learn more about how you can sponsor by emailing.

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Employment Opportunities

We’re hiring! Join our team and be part of meaningful, mission-driven work that makes a daily impact in our community.

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Meet our New CEO

Meet Gina Stout! We are so excited to have her on board here at Shepherds House Ministries.

Caring for the Most Vulnerable in Our Community

Tangible Support for the Community

For over 20 years, Shepherd’s House Ministries has walked alongside people in their most challenging seasons by providing shelter, support, and a place of belonging. We serve individuals and families without homes or hot running water, people in every stage of addiction and sobriety, and those seeking comprehensive support in their recovery.

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Programs

Shepherd’s House Ministries provides a continuum of care designed to meet people exactly where they are; offering support, care and resources tailored for each individual.

The Lighthouse

Men's Center

Redmond Center

Shower Truck

Abi’s House

Community Collabs

Franklin Ave Shelter

Project SHARE

Essential Support for the Most Vulnerable

Project SHARE (Shepherd’s House Aid and Relief Effort) is dedicated to intentionally supporting our unhoused neighbors by providing essential basic necessities. We are focused on meeting immediate needs as the foundational first step toward flourishing and thriving. Our Project SHARE team and volunteers travel across Central Oregon to connect with people where they are, offering food, water, clothing, and other necessities. By partnering with the community, our goal is to illuminate a clear path to additional resources and safe environments.

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Shower Truck

Mobile Showers for People Living Outdoors

The Shepherd’s House Ministries Mobile Shower Truck offers a vital service: regular showers and basic hygiene supplies for individuals experiencing homelessness. We believe that access to a shower is a deeply humanizing experience. By offering this care, we aim to extend kindness, compassion, and dignity to all who seek our services in this region. Basic supplies, including soap, shampoo, and towels, are always provided for the use of our guests. The Shepherd's House Ministries Mobile Shower Truck provides essential services: regular showers and basic hygiene supplies for people experiencing homelessness. We believe this access offers a deeply humanizing experience, extending kindness, compassion, and dignity. Soap, shampoo, and towels are always provided.

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Lighthouse Navigation Center

Shelter and Navigation Services in Bend

Our Bend shelter and naviagtion center provides a safe space 24 hours a day. The Shelter has 100 beds available on a first-come, first-served basis. And support services available daily. We are committed to meeting the basic needs of food, shelter, and community while treating all people with dignity and care. Here, we meet individuals wherever they are in their journey, offering essential case management services.

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Redmond Center

Offering Respite, Facilitating Growth

The Redmond Center, the only facility in Central Oregon with walk-in family rooms, is open 24 hours a day and offers meals, overnight stays, case management, housing support, employment and mentorship opportunities, and shower and laundry services.

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Franklin Avenue Shelter

Healing Through Connection, Not Just Recovery

The Franklin Avenue Shelter provides shelter for families and medically vulnerable individuals. With daily meals, peer support, regular check-ins, access to case management, and an on-site nurse, residents receive consistent care and connection.

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Abi’s House

A Home of Transformation for Women and Children

Abi’s House is designed to provide a transformative community of grace for women and their children. Together with our staff, these women work towards healing, breaking the cycles of addiction, harm, and defeat. Abi’s House is currently undergoing an amazing transformation, increasing our capacity from its current 10 women and children to up to 40 people.

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Men's Center

Start the Healing Process

The Men’s Center houses up to 30 men, provides daily meals, and works with guests to identify root causes of addiction. Together with staff, the men in this program embrace connection, learn about grace, and pursue healing.

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Community Collaboration

Fostering Healing, Transformation, and Grace

Shepherd’s House Ministries is contracted through Housing Works to provide supportive services to those at Cleveland Commons. Housing works owns and is the property manager of Cleveland Commons.

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Our supportive services include limited case management and overnight support to help prevent evictions.

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Stories of Hope

Moments of Resilience, Dignity, and Possibility from our Community.

The complexity of the human experience is dynamic and deep. We would love to share with you what we are learning about loving people well, regardless of their situation, condition, trauma, employment status, housing situation, or history. We hope you enjoy this carefully curated content.

Syd Brestel - Story of Transformation

When Syd retired from ministry, he wanted to continue serving, so he volunteered at Shepherd’s House Ministries. But decades of church ministry didn’t prepare him for what he found.
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Mike Yunker - Story of Transformation

Pastor Mike shares how serving at Shepherd’s House Ministries transformed his life by creating a safe, grace-filled community focused on unconditional love and seeing the God-given worth in each person, and he believes preserving that authentic culture is the ministry’s most important future challenge.
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Addressing Homelessness: The First Step

Maybe you have had this thought like I have: “If only they could get a job ... that would solve so many of their problems.” With some income, they could get some food, get cleaned up, find a home, and get back on their feet.
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Grow Your Understanding, Increase Your Grace

Over the years our staff have learned a lot about caring for the unhoused, addicted, and vulnerable. It’s a complex topic that is deeply misunderstood. We’ve created and found exceptional content to help build your knowledge, understanding, and empathy.

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