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...
Moving Forward!
James (assumed name) and his girlfriend showed up about 6 months ago, coming from Portland looking for a fresh start. James was clearly beaten down, frustrated and discouraged, but had not yet given up hope. Both he and his girlfriend were very respectful and...
Is it a choice?
“Chris (assumed name), why are you on the streets”? “Well, my Mom kept hitting me and I was getting close to hitting her back, so I felt like I needed to leave.” Come to find out, this has happened pretty frequently, and his Mom has been charged with domestic violence...
I need some shoes!
“Do you think you help me get some shoes I’m at work and I’ve been working with them blowin out walking on the side and my feet hurt so bad I’ve been working and trying to get some but didn’t have enough and have to get something the new baby needed But my feet hurt...
All I had to do was ask?
David (assumed name) has been a somewhat regular guest for a year or so. While we don’t know a lot of his story, we do know he’s pretty driven to get off the street, he’s very respectful and appreciative of our service, and he just turned 18. A few weeks ago he was...
In Search of Cat Litter
We have a small group of our guests’ who have several cats “together”. They keep these cats in a large crate with a litter box, which certainly needs regular attention! So, due to strong odor coming from the box, I offered to buy them some cat litter. This was as much...
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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