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MCCAC Acquires the Oregon Motor Motel
Read the MCCAC formal announcement regarding their purchase of the Oregon Motor Motel.
Project Turnkey – Mid-Columbia Community Action Counsel
Check here to read and view updates about MCCAC’s “Project Turnkey”.
Mid-Columbia Community Action Council- Winter Shelter and Outreach Services
Read more for most recent news regarding winter shelter and outreach services for 2022-2023.
Information Sheet – Updated Winter 2022
Read more for updated information about Hood River Shelter Services.
Hood River Shelter Services Opens New Location, Launches Expanded Operations
December 2022 – After a brief setback, the Hood River Shelter Services opened their warming shelters on Dec. 1 at a new location, with a brand-new service model. (Click Link to learn more…)
El Refugio de Invernio en Hood River Está Abierto 24 Horas
Hood River Shelter Services is Open 24 Hours this Winter
Click links above for Winter 2021-2022 operating information.
Hood River Shelter Services Gets New Location, Enhanced Facilities
October 2021 – Hood River Shelter Services is shifting operations to 1733 Oak Street. A new mobile, ADA-compliant shower and restroom unit will also be available on-site. (Click Link to learn more…)
Hood River Shelter Services Gets New Location
October 2021 – Hood River Shelter Services will move to a new location on Oak Street for the 2021-2022 season. The move is the result of a partnership with a private landowner and the organization’s goal to create long-term solutions for addressing houselessness in the community. (Click Link to learn more…)
2021-2022 Fact Sheet
October 2021 – Learn more about center operations this winter.
New Shower Shelter for The Dalles Shelter Guests
October 2021 – Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) purchased and installed a mobile ADA compliant shower and restroom unit for The Dalles Houseless Shelter using Coronavirus Relief Funds allocated to support non-congregate shelters and COVID response resources. (Click Title to learn more)
Hood River Valley Disciples Say Yes to Serving Neighbors
March 2021 – Eleven years ago, an unhoused person died of exposure on the streets of Hood River, Oregon. Local clergy got together and vowed that they were not going to let it happen again. Together with other community partners, they created the Hood River Warming Center… (click link to read more).
Take-out Took on New Meaning as Restaurants Continued Tradition of Feeding Hood River Shelter Guests
March 2021 – Thank you to the local restaurants who supported HRSS despite the economic challenges of 2020-2021.
Communities struggle to make Best use of COVID homeless aid
December 2020 – Winter in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge is wet and freezing, a life-threatening situation for the area’s homeless residents even without a pandemic. Read how the Gorge communities are coming together to provide shelter to some of the most vulnerable residents.
Warming Shelter Transitions to Socially Distant Model
October 2020 – We talked with Columbia Gorge News about our plans this winter.
New Warming Shelter home
October 20, 2020 – We are excited to announce that Warming Shelter services will continue this winter during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Shelter will be located in the lower parking lot of Hood River Valley Christian Church and will utilize a non-congregate model based on Pallet Shelter emergency units to comply with updated health and safety guidelines and to minimize risk to shelter guests, staff, volunteers, and the community at-large. Hood River Shelter Services is grateful to the Board, Pastor, and congregation on Hood River Valley Christian Church for opening their space and expanding their mission of service in this time of need. We will be announcing our opening date and hours of operations within the coming week.
Learn more about shelter operations this winter.
September 2020 – Hood River City Council direct $195,000 in CARES Act funding to local partners.
The need for a Hood River Shelter
HRSS is the only homeless shelter in Hood River County. Beyond winter shelter we aim to provide the essential services that our guests need. We currently offer healthy meals, clean laundry, fresh clothes, warm showers, bus passes, a medical physician, and other care and social services referrals. We serve our guests and the great and greater Gorge community and we are very open to adding additional services and connections as we are able. If you have opportunities to connect with the Shelter please contact us at info@hoodrivercares.org.