As a volunteer serving those living in survival mode—unsure of what they will eat that night or how they will stay warm, and feeling forgotten by the outside world—first impressions are crucial. Imagine walking into a place where you can receive a free meal, and instead of being turned away, you’re welcomed by a kind […]
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Shepherd’s House Ministries Expands Continuum of Care with Permanent Supportive Housing
CJ Dezort, Director of Cleveland Commons, surveys the newly developed building on Jan 31st, 2025 Shepherd’s House Ministries is expanding its Continuum of Care model by introducing Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), addressing the increase in homelessness across Central Oregon. The newest addition, Cleveland Commons, is designed to provide stable, long-term housing for individuals who have faced ‘significant […]
Redmond Center Celebrates One Year!
As we reach the anniversary of our first full year of providing service at the Shepherd’s House Redmond Center, I am inclined to think back to the days before we opened. At that time, our focus was on the challenges that we had to meet. Shepherd’s House has been serving the neediest and most hurting […]
Transformation at Juniper Ridge: Hope and Hard Work Lead to Opportunity
Mobile Outreach March 2034 Update By: Tim Ellis – Project SHARE Coordinator For the past six months, the Project SHARE van has been a beacon of hope for a family of five living at Juniper Ridge, just north of Bend. Christopher, Janis, and their three children have called this encampment home for several months. Despite […]