Rogue Retreat

MEDFORD, Ore. — NBC5 News first told you about Rogue Retreat and Access teaming up to create a “year-round” shelter for the homeless last month. Tuesday, they say plans are still in the works despite drawing some criticism from the community. With the …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Two of the biggest organizations in the Rogue Valley that help those struggling with homelessness are working together to create the first low barrier year-round shelter in Jackson County. Low barrier means that anyone can stay in the shelter …

MEDFORD, Ore.– The Kelly Shelter in downtown Medford is closing it’s doors for the season, providing one last night on Sunday to help those living on the street. The shelter says it was able to help nearly 130 different people and moved …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Rogue Retreat in Medford is getting a lot of attention for its tiny home project to help address homelessness. Since Hope Village opened in October of 2017, 69 people have been able to get off the streets. Hope Village …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore.— Homelessness is a serious issue in southern Oregon, but there are services and ways to escape it. NBC5’s Blakely McHugh spoke with Jennifer Covarrubias. She was homeless and seven months pregnant when she went to Rogue Retreat to get her …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore.— Homelessness is a serious issue in southern Oregon, but there are services and ways to escape it. NBC5’s Blakely McHugh spoke with Chris Hardy and learned her story on how she was able to come out of homelessness because of …

MEDFORD, Ore.– A Medford homeless shelter opens its doors to help the most vulnerable escape the harsh conditions. On Saturday, it was the first night in months that many people there had a warm bed and roof over their head. “It’s got …

MEDFORD, Ore. — As winter approaches, local organizations are preparing to open shelters for those in need. The Kelly Shelter is a program provided by Rogue Retreat that can provide shelter for up to 50 people for 90 days. They are set …

MEDFORD, Ore.– A Rogue Valley nonprofit is holding an overnight challenge throughout October in an effort to raise awareness about it’s tiny homes initiative. Set up in the parking lot of the Rogue Valley Mall, participants spend one night in the home …

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 …