A federal judge invalidated a Grants Pass anti-camping ordinance, for targeting the homeless. The judge said the city does not have a public shelter for the homeless, so anti-camping ordinances violate 8th amendment rights. This ruling does not invalidate other ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — A local nonprofit has started work on a new housing development for veterans. ColumbiaCare broke ground on a 16-unit complex on Stewart and Columbus Avenues Tuesday. The affordable and permanent housing will be for veterans at risk ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– A temporary urban campground could be in Medford by the end of July in an effort to address a variety of issues. The camp would be an area for the homeless to stay and receive help while combating ...
ASHLAND, Ore. – Governor Kate Brown’s ‘Stay at Home’ order was set to make people safe from coronavirus, but not all Oregonians have a home to go to. “You know this is a global pandemic we are in this together, ...
Just a week ago the City of Medford task force created the Covid-19 Homeless Response Team. The government agency is partnering with many non-profits in the city, bridging the gap of communication for resources in the community. “Any resources that ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Hearts With A Mission is getting ready to open the doors of a new youth shelter this week. The non-profit has the only emergency youth shelter for homeless and at-risk youth in Medford. The new shelter will house ...
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 ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — A new year-round shelter for the homeless is set to open in Downtown Medford on Thursday. Medford’s non-profits, ACCESS, and Rogue Retreat teamed up to help tackle homelessness by opening the new facility. The new Kelly Shelter ...
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 ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – There will soon be a new housing option for local families in need. Right now in Jackson County, many people are finding it difficult to find affordable housing, with the rate of rental availability hovering at about ...