A transitional shelter for adults who are homeless is now open in Monmouth, Oregon. The transitional shelter has 20 beds and is for homeless individuals and couples who have confirmed ties to rural Polk County (excludes West Salem). See below for articles related to the site opening. Monmouth Shelter Almost Ready article Statesman Journal Site … Read more
Church at the Park purchased the home on Holman Avenue in south Dallas in 2023. After re-modeling, the home has opened as a Family Shelter for up to 2 Rural Polk County Families. The families staying at Church-at-the-Park are vetted and have ties to Rural Polk County. To read the full news article, click here.
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency’s HOME Youth Services program is increasing its reach in Monmouth with the opening of David’s House, a new transitional home for vulnerable youth. David’s House serves as a safe space for youth in need. Youth can suffer so many instances that result in homelessness, whether it is feeling unsafe in … Read more
Polk Community Resource Center held it’s open house on January 30th. Below is an article summarizing a recap with all the resources that will be offered to the public. Click here to view the article from the Itemizer-Observer.
Church at the Park (C@TP) submitted an application to host a transitional emergency shelter site in Dallas, OR. C@TP will be hosting two upcoming webinars to lay out the vision for the site and to answer any questions about the project. Use the QR codes attached to the flyer to attend or use the links … Read more
The Polk County Family & Community Outreach Department invites you to the new Polk Community Resource Center open house held on Tuesday, January 30th from 4pm – 7pm. Location is 1407 Monmouth Independence Hwy. Monmouth, OR – Directly behind Roth’s on the “S” Curves. See below for both the English and Spanish flyer.
The upcoming long weekend is forecasted to bring some chilly winter weather. We want to share information about Polk County warming options available this weekend. Polk County Warming Centers: The Polk County Warming Centers will be activated this weekend. Here is the list of open warming center sites throughout Polk County: Falls City Community Center open Fri. … Read more
A news segment was conducted by the KATU News team on Rural Homelessness in Oregon – specifically highlighting Polk County. Click the red play button below to watch the segment on YouTube.
On 10/11, the PATHS Board approved Rural Polk County’s 5-Year Strategic Plan to Prevent and Address Homelessness. The plan was presented to the Polk County Board of Commissioners on 10/24. On November 1st, Polk County Itemizer-Observer posted an article about the plan being approved. Click here to read the article. This plan is organized with … Read more
The Warming Centers season normally runs November 1st through March 31st, but with freezing temperatures already this weekend, they are opening early: Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights, October 27-29. Only our Monmouth location will activate this round. Please help us spread the word to your unsheltered neighbors who may need a warm, dry, and safe place to sleep — and … Read more
