Hood River Shelter Services 2020 COVID Operations FAQ Sheet Overview The mission of Hood River Shelter Services (HRSS) is to compassionately provide a safe place to meet the basic needs of those without shelter during the winter. HRSS has operated a winter Warming Shelter in the community for the past ten years. Due to COVID, HRSS will be utilizing a …

Needed Donation Items

Hood River Shelter Services is closed for the season. If you have items you would like to donate, please contact us and we can arrange a drop-off on an individual basis. Needed Donations at this time include: Sleeping bags – new or used, in good, clean condition Winter coats and gloves – warm and waterproof with hoods are ideal, new or used, …

Now Hiring

Job Announcement SHELTER STAFF  Position: Hood River Shelter Services seeks Shelter Staff for the 2020-2021 shelter season. Responsibilities: Staff Warming Shelter in shifts between the hours of 5:00 pm and 9:00 am, accompanied by another Shelter team member. Intake guests into Shelter as needed. Lead and facilitate Nightly and Early Morning Timeline for shelter guests. Maintain knowledge of and practice …

City of Hood River helps community needs with CARES Act Funding

PRESS RELEASESept. 28, 2020For Immediate Release The Hood River City Council directed $195,000 in CARES Act funding to local partners that aid social services agencies, business organizations and individuals economically impacted by COVID-19. The City was allocated a total of $299,633 in COVID-19 relief funds last spring. It has been used for outdoor fencing, signage, personal protective equipment, public communications, …