The Sound of Music!
For the past several years, Ron Sticka has faithfully showed up on a weekly basis to share his love of music with our guests. And not only his love of music, but his desire to provide assistance to PTSD victims in healing through the power of music. Through the Kim...
Abandonment and Lack of Care
It’s not supposed to be this way...Abandonment and Lack of Care A couple of weeks ago, Amber (assumed name) showed up. She was quiet, respectful and very appreciative of our services. Since she kind of kept to herself, we didn’t know much of her story. Then one day...
The Lure of Drugs and Drug Addiction
Last week Sarah (assumed name) excitedly shared with Starla that she’s now four months clean, feels excellent, and has a job interview soon. Several months ago, Sarah was caught up in her addiction, leading to many poor decisions and unhealthy behaviors, and very...
Outward Bound
A good friend of mine sometimes teases me, “Brad, have you started that Outward Bound Program yet? That’s something I’d be willing to help you with!” Of course, he’s referring to sending our young homeless guests out of the area, which is maybe a feeling many people...
Conflict and Compassion
A couple of weeks ago, when the weather was hot, we had to solidify and begin to enforce a dress code policy. Of course, this led to conflict, resulting in some pretty targeted and nasty graffiti on our front patio area. And then yesterday, after several weeks of...
Annual Letter
Hello Friends of Hosea, So much of what we hear in the media, discuss with our families, friends and co-workers, and see all around us has to do with the homeless crisis. In a meeting today someone commented, “the homeless in Eugene have now just become part of the...

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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