Celebrating Progress at Crossings: A Year of Growth and Community Impact
At Rogue Retreat’s Crossings location, we are excited to share the incredible progress we’ve made, thanks to your unwavering support and belief in our mission. Together, we are building a community where everyone has a place to call home. To meet the growing need for immediate shelter, we’ve added more beds at Crossings for individuals […]
Note from the Director
Dear Friends of Rogue Retreat, The amazing work that the Supportive Service’s team conducts is very broad. No participant has the same needs. Some people just need to be heard. They need to tell their story. Some participants need a plethora of community partner resources and connections. It is our job to assist with navigating […]
Service Projects
August 22, 2024 – Medford Chamber Greeters We had the pleasure of hosting the Medford Chamber of Commerce Greeters at the Crossings for an impactful morning! Chamber members toured our facility, learned about Rogue Retreat’s mission, and heard from one of our dedicated board members about the important work we’re doing to address homelessness in the […]
Stephane Samaniego’s Inspiring Journey at Rogue Retreat
Stephane Samaniego’s journey from tragedy to triumph is a testament to resilience and community support. After losing her husband to COVID-19 in 2021 and struggling with addiction, she sought help and entered recovery through the Family Nurturing Center, funded by Measure 110. Her progress led to reunification with her children. Now sober and a certified […]
A Decade of Hope: Rogue Retreat’s Thriftshop
This month marks a significant milestone for Rogue Retreat’s Thrift Shop, Hopeful Secondhand, as it celebrates ten years of service to the community. Over the past decade, this humble shop has become a cornerstone in our mission to provide hope and support to individuals experiencing homelessness. Hopeful Secondhand is much more than a place to […]
A Letter from Our Development Director: Stephanie Deneke
Dear Friends of Rogue Retreat, At Rogue Retreat, while we use housing and shelter as vital tools, our true focus is on creating programs that transition individuals back into employment and permanent housing. Hope Streets Job Trainee Program This part-time, paid program not only helps clean up local businesses and the City of Medford, including […]
Celebrating Cindy Van Camp: A Heart of Gold
Transforming Medford Together
Medford, Oregon, has made significant strides in addressing homelessness, achieving a remarkable 90% reduction in illegal campsites over the past three years. This progress is a testament to the collaborative efforts of Rogue Retreat and the Medford Police Department’s (MPD) Livability Team, working tirelessly to improve our community’s livability and support those in need. Understanding […]
Service Projects
Kelly Shelter Garden Beds Saturday, May 11th Members of the LDS Medford 6th Ward showed up in force to build garden beds at the Kelly Shelter. About 40 men, women, and children not only built the garden beds, but they also provided lunch to shelter guests. The garden provides therapeutic recreation to our guests along […]
Redwood Inn Ribbon Cutting
In a heartfelt expression of gratitude, we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the realization of The Redwood project. From Richards Construction and Steve Ennis, to Kevin Wilson of ORW Architecture, and Andrew Owens, each played an integral role in bringing this vision to life. Hard work and dedication have not only […]