Community News

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…

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…

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…

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.