MEDFORD, Ore. – Rogue Retreat and the City of Medford are working together to clean up downtown Medford.
The city has provided up to $5,000 to buy two carts and cleaning supplies.
Brandi Barnes, a case worker with Rogue Retreat, said the goal is to make downtown Medford a clean place to walk around.
“We are just picking up the garbage trying to make it a cleaner nicer place downtown,” Barnes said.
Homeless volunteers are working four-hour shifts Monday through Thursday, helping to clean the sidewalk and give the homeless advice.
Barnes said she enjoys giving back to the homeless because she lived on the street at one point.
“I have been in recovery for over 5 1/2 years, so I can identify with the people on the streets and give them a hand up if they are not making proper choices,” Barnes said.
Anyone looking for help can find resources at Rogue Retreat, including programs like the Kelly Shelter, Hope Village, Heather’s Haven, Housing Retreat and Restart Retreat.
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