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Cooling centers opening in Bend, Redmond, Madras for unhoused residents


Cooling centers opening in Bend, Redmond, Madras for unhoused residents
Cooling centers opening in Bend, Redmond, Madras for unhoused residents
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) With the National Weather Service issuing an excessive heat watch for Central Oregon, members of the Homeless Leadership Coalition are organizing cooling centers in Bend, Redmond and Madras for the unhoused and others in need.
Cooling centers will operate during the heat of the day when individuals experiencing homelessness are most at risk of heat illness. These locations will provide shade, water, and connection to services. 
Coalition members including the Shepherd’s House, Jefferson County Faith-Based Network, and churches like First Presbyterian of Bend, Mountain View Fellowship of Redmond and the Madras Free Methodist Church are offering space, staff, and resources to operate indoor cooling centers while service providers and mutual aid groups are organizing ....

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