Happy Spring from ShelterCare!
Spring always brings a sense of relief and opportunity for the people we serve. The temperaments of winter slowly fade away, alleviating worries about rain, snow, and freezing weather for those experiencing homelessness.

A clear sky removes the burden of finding a dry, covered place to rest; warmer temperatures make the days and nights more bearable; and the growth of spring helps everything feel more possible.

The stories of survival that we heard throughout the winter have launched us into spring with fire in our hearts, and an eagerness to create more resources and housing solutions in Lane County. I hope you’ll stay updated with everything we have in the works via ShelterCare’s Facebook page and website ! Thank you for your continued to support, and for making it all possible.

Sincerely,

Susan Ban
Coloring Through Homelessness: Tammy's Story of Hope
Through a difficult upbringing, abusive relationships, and homelessness, Tammy says coloring has been her go-to coping mechanism since she was young. “Coloring got me through my toughest days,” says Tammy. “And ‘till this day, you won’t catch me without a coloring book.” Tammy first started coloring when she was 16-years-old as a way to escape her difficult home life...  READ MORE
View ShelterCare's 2017-2018 Annual Report
With help from our donors and community partners, in 2017-2018, ShelterCare moved 1531 people forward on their journey toward stable housing and independence.
Updates from ShelterCare's Consumer Council
A VISIT FROM CHIEF SKINNER

Chief Skinner of the Eugene Police Department was the guest speaker at February's consumer council meeting! He shared EPD's goal of hiring more officers who are  compassionate communicators, and listened to many consumers' questions, concerns, and ideas about law enforcement, and homelessness in Eugene. Thank you Chief Skinner!
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THE COUNCIL GRANTS SOCKS, HAND-WARMERS TO CAHOOTS

At March's meeting, the consumer council was excited to grant White Bird's CAHOOTS  (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets) program with $100 worth of   socks  and hand-warmers for the individuals they serve. CAHOOTS provides mobile crisis intervention 24/7 in the Eugene-Springfield Metro area.
Join us for Art Gives Hope 2019!
Title Sponsor Video: Jerry's Home Improvement