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Cindy Pierce distributes mail to recipients waiting outside at Bend United Methodist Church. The free service offers approximately 200 people an opportunity to have somewhere for their mail to be delivered. Photo by Joe Kline.

Cindy Pierce distributes mail to recipients waiting outside at Bend United Methodist Church. The free service offers approximately 200 people an opportunity to have somewhere for their mail to be delivered. Photo by Joe Kline.

Bend church mailroom offers 'lifeline' to homeless

Jan 136 min read

A person bundles up while sitting along a sidewalk in Bend. Staying warm throughout the winter is a constant struggle for many unhoused individuals, and prolonged exposure to cold temperatures can lead to health complications and further challenges. Photo by Joe Kline.

A person bundles up while sitting along a sidewalk in Bend. Staying warm throughout the winter is a constant struggle for many unhoused individuals, and prolonged exposure to cold temperatures can lead to health complications and further challenges. Photo by Joe Kline.

'The list keeps growing': Longest Night vigils honor those who died homeless

Dec 9, 20256 min read

Ricky Saunders waits in line to exchange a propane container during a weekly service provider gathering near encampments off Antler Avenue in Redmond. Jericho Road runs the weekly propane exchange, as well as providing meals and distributing food. Photo by Joe Kline.

Ricky Saunders waits in line to exchange a propane container during a weekly service provider gathering near encampments off Antler Avenue in Redmond. Jericho Road runs the weekly propane exchange, as well as providing meals and distributing food. Photo by Joe Kline.

Economic uncertainty drives need for services, support during holidays, every day

Nov 25, 202515 min read

Trish Gaut sits outside Central Oregon Villages where she lives in Bend. After living in a fifth-wheel in La Pine for approximately five years, Gaut connected to resources through Thrive and moved into the Villages in August. She said being out of the elements and not having to constantly worry about a generator for heating have been huge reliefs. Photo by Joe Kline.

Trish Gaut sits outside Central Oregon Villages where she lives in Bend. After living in a fifth-wheel in La Pine for approximately five years, Gaut connected to resources through Thrive and moved into the Villages in August. She said being out of the elements and not having to constantly worry about a generator for heating have been huge reliefs. Photo by Joe Kline.

'We did what we had to do': grandmother given temporary home after 5 years in the woods

Oct 31, 20256 min read

Lucy Wolfe stands outside the home where she lives in a permanent supportive housing project in Warm Springs. Wolfe said before moving into her current home, she struggled to find stable housing and lived in shelters and a tent. Photo by Joe Kline.

Lucy Wolfe stands outside the home where she lives in a permanent supportive housing project in Warm Springs. Wolfe said before moving into her current home, she struggled to find stable housing and lived in shelters and a tent. Photo by Joe Kline.

'It's never too late:' Warm Springs woman finds home, second chance

Oct 27, 20255 min read

Mary Hearn sits outside the Central Oregon Villages at the corner of Franklin Avenue and NE 5th Street in Bend. Hearn is a developer who owns the property and proposed working with Central Oregon Villages to provide temporary shelters. Photo by Joe Kline.

Mary Hearn sits outside the Central Oregon Villages at the corner of Franklin Avenue and NE 5th Street in Bend. Hearn is a developer who owns the property and proposed working with Central Oregon Villages to provide temporary shelters. Photo by Joe Kline.

New tiny home village in Bend welcomes first resident amid celebration and complaints

Oct 14, 202510 min read

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