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Recent code changes made it easy for community members to open much-needed shelters for temporary or emergency use, such as during severe winter weather, and City leaders are asking the community for help. Since the City Council adopted changes to the Shelter Code, which went into effect in July, the City no longer requires a winter emergency declaration to allow organizations or individuals to open a temporary shelter. "Recent code changes were intended to make it seamless for community organizations to open shelters when people need it most," said Lynne McConnell, Bend's Hous...

Shepherd's House Ministries in conjunction with several local service agencies and the city of Bend is excited to announce the official opening of The Lighthouse Navigation Center, a comprehensive resource to better assist those stuck in the dilemma of homelessness. To commemorate this moment, there will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony that will take place on Tuesday, July 12th at 1pm. The Lighthouse on 2nd street, in conjunction with the current overnight shelter, offers day services to those seeking a path out of homelessness. Services at The Lighthouse include case management, addictio...