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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 Residents of Ashland (OHRA) said that the money came via ACCESS, and is part of Oregon's Supporting Te...
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 medical care to applying for jobs. “A really exciting piece to help remove those barriers,” Cas...