PHOENIX, Ore. — The Phoenix-Talent School District’s JPAL or ‘Junior Pirate Athletic League’ is currently running 2 camps. Both are led by Phoenix High School students. Around 30 children from kindergarteners to 8th graders are participating in the school district’s ...
YREKA, Calif. —A group of Yreka residents are speaking out, about the homeless youth issue in the area. Concerned community members urged the city council Tuesday night, to open an emergency youth shelter. The head of a local chamber of ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — A group of young men at a local youth correctional facility are getting an opportunity for a fresh start with some unfamiliar practices. About a dozen teens at the Rogue Valley Correctional Facility in Grants Pass ...
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. — More than 30 kids throughout the Rogue Valley participated in a free youth soccer camp Saturday. The camp was designed for children six to ten years old. Held at the U.S. Cellular Community Park, the event was ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Homelessness is a serious issue in southern Oregon, but there are services and ways to escape it. NBC5’s Blakely McHugh learned about an organization call Joe’s Place. They focus on helping homeless and disadvantaged youth get off ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — A local non-profit is helping to transform local communities by mentoring youth. Rogue Valley Mentoring, a non-profit organization, held a two-day “Mentoring Essentials” workshop on Friday and Saturday. The organization provides one to one and group mentoring ...
ASHLAND, Ore. — Local acrobats, dancers, and aerialist are taking their performances to a higher level in preparation for an upcoming show in Ashland. Le Cirque Centre is practicing for their upcoming performance of “The Greatest Show on Earth” on ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — The fifth annual Southern Oregon Smoked Salmon and Musical Festival kicked off late Saturday afternoon with all proceeds going to the Maslow project. The non-profit provides help to homeless youth and families in Jackson and Josephine county. ...
Medford, Ore.- A former Medford youth pastor has changed his plea in the child pornography charge. Donald Biggs pleaded guilty Friday afternoon to one county of traveling with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. Prosecutors say that criminal ...