Annual Letter 2023 – 549 Young Lives
549 different young people have visited our Resource Center so far this year. 549 different stories and situations which have led them to need assistance. 549 lives which for the most part have been filled with abuse, abandonment, dysfunction and struggle. 549 lives...
It’s been a busy year!
It’s that time of year when we look back, review some statistics, and evaluate our service. Here are some numbers which give a pretty good summary of the impact we’re having with our young homeless community. And thank you to the many of you who make this happen! So...
“Hey Brad, would it be possible for me to work here? I’d like to do something that gives back.”
Mark (assumed name) has been one of our “favorite” guests for a while. He’s respectful, appreciative, and usually has a smile on his face. We don’t know a lot about him, but do know he’s 17, attended many different high schools and did not graduate. He’s also being...
The Value of a Gift Card
Providing gift cards to our young guests has been a nice part of our service the past few years. While we provide many items on site, such as clothing, outdoor supplies, first aid supplies, etc., there are still many items our guests need which we don’t have on hand....
A couple of very nice visits!
Last week someone visited our Resource Center for a tour and discussion about our services. A question she asked, which is not unusual, was “how many of your guests are able to obtain housing?” So, I shared some thoughts about how it’s hard for us to keep track as we...
Our First Life Skills 101 Class!
Shared by Chelsea King, Hosea Guest Advocate We just finished our first series of Life Skills 101 classes! Attendance varied between 2-6 students each week, with one student attending every single class, which earned them two $50 gift cards of their choice! Four...
Stoking the Embers of Hope!
Last night as I was leaving the Center, Chaplain Clare was in the classroom talking with one of our guest’s who’s been having serious anxiety issues. At another table, Dr. Willy M.D., was talking with a guest about health issues she’s been having, after previously...
The Little Things
I was recently sharing about our service with a group who visited our Resource Center. One question prompted me to share about some of the “little things” we offer our guests, which most would not be aware of. So, in addition to the “big things” like food, clothing,...
LGBTQ+ and Homelessness
Dylan (assumed name), showed up a couple of months ago, moving here from Southern Oregon. They were very glad to find us and were clearly determined to get off the streets. So even though we didn’t know them well, we felt positive enough to place them in one of the...
Unwantedness
Tom (assumed name) was 14 when he showed up at our Resource Center about seven months ago. When I asked him about his home life, he shared that no one missed him when he was gone. While at our Center, he was quiet, respectful and appreciative of our service. A couple...
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Mailing Address:
834 Monroe Street
Eugene, OR 97402
Resource Center Physical Address:
(Inside the church on 8th & Monroe)
834 Monroe Street
Eugene, OR 97402
Most Urgent Needs
- YOU: Volunteers
- Monthly Support (Donations)
- Winter Garments (esp. coats)
- Clean, New Undergarments
- Backpacks & Jeans
- Camping Equipment
- Toiletries
- Paper and Cleaning Supplies