Medford, Ore. — The Kelly Warming Shelter at First United Methodist Church closes at the end of this month. That has a downtown business owner calling on the community to find new ways to help. Ed Chun of Sunrise Cafe says there ...
Portland, Ore. – There’s already a housing problem in Portland, and now the number of families that are experiencing homelessness is at a record high. To try to address the problem, officials in Multnomah County are seeking participants who are ...
Last September, NBC5 first told you about a local nonprofit in Central Point that is concerned for its safety with nearly 30 homeless camps behind its building. Nearly six months later, the square dancing hall off of Table Rock Road ...
Medford, Ore., — Medford Police are cracking down on crime in city parks — particularly in Alba Park in downtown. This weekend alone, MPD made four warrant arrests, and issued 20 citations there. More than half were for trespassing. Six ...
Medford, Ore. — When Grace Point Fellowship church moved to the old Larson’s building on Fir Street, it was intentional. The 50,000 square foot space in the heart of downtown, provided an incredible opportunity for outreach, but has it’s challenges too. ...
Medford, Ore., — “One of our goals for this shelter is for it not just to be a hand out, but a hand up” Heather Everett is the manager of the Kelly Shelter. It’s in the basement of the Medford ...
Medford, Ore. — A local home that helps homeless teen mothers is hoping they can lend a helping hand to young moms who may be affected by the recent investigations at OnTrack. When staff at Magdalene Home learned DHS was freezing referrals to ...
Community volunteers are visiting certain places throughout Jackson County to count how many people are on the streets for the annual homeless count “What the point-in-time count is all about is trying to identify as many homeless people that we ...
Medford, Ore. — Last week, NBC5 told you about a church trying to turn its basement into a temporary warming shelter. One week later, the homeless of Medford now have a place to stay warm for the night. Donors, volunteers ...
For the homeless, this winter weather can be deadly. But a Medford church feels inspired to save lives “I believe that the snow had a vote in our deciding to do this,” Pastor Linda Tucker said. Record-breaking snowfall Tuesday night led ...