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ASHLAND, Ore.— A winter weather storm is forcing emergency warming shelters to open in Ashland this week. According to the non-profit, Jobs with Justice, the current warming shelter in Ashland houses 45 people, which means roughly the same amount of people are …

MEDFORD, Ore. – Students from Mr. Torguson’s Central Medford High School leadership class have been gathering donations for care kits for the past month. Wednesday they handed them out to people in need. “I was happy to see everyone smiling and saying …

MEDFORD, Ore.– Familia Unida Car and Bike Club is well known for helping those in need but this weekend marked a first for the group. On Saturday, the organization passed out blankets, clothing and warm food to the homeless at Alba Park …

MEDFORD, Ore.– Temperatures will be warming up a bit this week but for people living on the streets – it’s still going to be difficult. Compassion Highway Project says it’s doing everything it can to help those living on the streets. On …

MEDFORD, Ore. — As temperatures continue to hit freezing, community members are to stepping up to shield the homeless from the bitter cold. On Wednesday, an emergency warming shelter opened its doors at First Presbyterian Church in Medford. That’s by S Holly …

MEDFORD, Ore. — A group of students are taking initiative and gathering certain items to give local homeless for the holidays. Students from Mr. Torguson’s leadership class at Central Medford High School are attempting to make 72 care kits for those without …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Last week, NBC5 News brought you the heartwarming story of a homeless man who was given a new wheelchair from Medford Police. Now, he has a roof over his head. The department’s new ‘livability team’ worked to find Joe, …

MEDFORD, Ore. — On the streets of downtown Medford, you’ll find an unconventional friendship. “He’s a great guy, very intelligent. He has a great story,” said Officer Jennifer Newell, Medford Police Department. Soft-spoken, reserved, kind, are just some of the ways Officer Newell …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The Jackson County Continuum of Care is able to keep more of the homeless warm this season after an award from the state. Jackson County has been awarded $150,000 to help keep shelters open. The money comes from …

ASHLAND, Ore. — An Ashland shelter has opened its doors on Monday for the winter months, but it doesn’t accept walk-ins. The OHRA Winter Shelter is run by the non-profit, “Options for Helping Residents of Ashland” or OHRA. It’s not an emergency …