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The 30-bed Ashland Emergency Shelter operated by OHRA closed on March 31 -- however, the severe weather shelter will continue to operate as the city is able.

The 30-bed Ashland Emergency Shelter operated by OHRA closed on March 31 -- however, the severe weather shelter will continue to operate as the city is able.

The Southern Oregon Homelessness Summit will feature of a long list of guest speakers, ranging from the federal, state and local level. The summit aims to educate the public about

Ass Sinclair, OHRA's Executive Director, talks to us about the work of Options for Homeless Residents of Ashland.

A volunteer-run winter shelter in Ashland could be taken over by nonprofit Options for Helping Residents of Ashland, because of volunteer shortages.

Ashland’s newest and largest homeless shelter is building an addition for residents’ most treasured emotional support system — their dogs. Volunteers from Rogue Credit Union and some shelter resident...

A former Super 8 motel in Ashland is on its way to providing round-the-clock housing, services and health care for the homeless. More fundraising must be done, however, to bring the project to fruitio...

Politics often get in the way of building homeless shelters. But because of recent wildfires and the pandemic, Southern Oregon saw an unusual amount of growth in shelters this year.

Ashland organization distributing $400K in rent relief People struggling to pay back rent and those on the verge of homelessness can apply to Options for Helping Residents of Ashland for help. Posted: May 17, 2021 11:41 AM Posted By: Jamie Parfitt ASHLAND, Ore. — An Ashland-based organization has undertaken distributing $400,000 in state funds for people struggling to pay back rent and those on the verge of losing their housing due to the economic impacts of COVID-19. Options for Helping Re...

During the winter months, Nicks spent many nights outside in the rain and in freezing temperatures. “All winter long, its been a nightmare.” Nicks said. The OHRA Center is gradually opening new rooms as it continues to renovate. As of Thursday, 30 rooms have been made available with more expected to follow. OHRA officials say its their first navigation center that will be open 24 hours. Once renovations are complete, community partners will help residents with several needs – ranging from...