Ryan Pollard

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

You are invited to a Humanity of Homelessness Storytelling Event hosted by Abby’s House, Church @ the Park, and PATHS. What: Storytelling EventWhen: Wednesday, November 15th • 7:00PM – 8:30PM (doors open at 6:30PM)Where: Western Oregon University • Werner Center • Pacific Room Cost: FreeWhy: Hear stories from people who have experienced homelessness, those who have overcome … Read more

Ediger Hall debuts as a temporary home for unhoused families and residents. See article below for more information. Ediger Hall news article

A Community Information Summit about homelessness and housing initiatives in rural Polk County was held online on Tuesday 9/19 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Speakers from local service providers shared information about programs including: After the speakers shared their presentations, there was a Q&A session. Participants submitted questions through the zoom webinar platform. The speakers and moderators replied … Read more

August 22, 2023 – to view the YouTube video, click here.

Service providers and community members came together for the “Community Information Summit: Homelessness and Housing Initiatives in Rural Polk County.” This event was hosted on June 21, 2023 at Western Oregon University’s Werner University Center. A panel of service providers shared information about their programs.  Meeting Agenda PowerPoint Video (Recorded) After the series of presentations, … Read more