Finding Home Again
Robert and Rachel Renfro were caught in the grip of active addiction when everything fell apart. In November of 2023 they were evicted from their home. Their daughter Harper was placed in foster care and the family found themselves living out of their car, struggling to survive and unable to break the cycle they were […]
Leading Others Towards Recovery
Jennifer Reviea, Peer Support Trainer & Educator at Rogue Retreat, has turned her lifelong struggle into purpose. Growing up surrounded by addiction, she began using at 13 and spent years in active substance use before losing custody of her children. Determined to change, she completed 10 months of treatment and found her calling in peer […]
Rebuilding with Heart and Hope
Meet Michelle White, an intern at Hopeful Secondhand and a guest at the Kelly Shelter, whose journey is one of strength and second chances. After a lifetime of seizures, a serious fall left her homeless with a traumatic brain injury. After recovery, she turned to drugs to cope and spent years battling addiction and heart […]
A Legacy of Empowerment
If you’ve ever had the chance to meet Todd Diehl, you’ve likely felt the warmth of his presence, the steadiness of his support, and the deep sincerity behind everything he does. For 38 years, Todd struggled with addiction. For him, this battle began when he was just 13 years old. Like so many of the […]
A Rising Star
One of Hope Kitchen’s brightest success stories and a powerful reminder of what perseverance, support, and second chances can do is the story of Allan Florea. Allan’s journey with Rogue Retreat began long before he ever stepped into the kitchen. Growing up in an unstable home, Allan found himself homeless by the age of 14. […]
“Do the Next Right Thing”: Billy Lindsay’s Journey from Rock Bottom to Role Model
For Billy Lindsay, recovery wasn’t a single turning point. It was a choice made over and over, one day at a time. This September, Billy will celebrate 19 years clean and sober, but his story began in a place many of our guests at Rogue Retreat know all too well. “It started out rough,” Billy […]
Champion for Change
For the past 15 years, Tom Fischer has poured his heart into Rogue Retreat— as a board member, a volunteer, and donor. His commitment goes far beyond leadership; it’s a personal mission to create hope and change for those experiencing homelessness. Tom first joined Rogue Retreat with a simple desire: to help. Over the years, […]
Embracing Second Chances
Bronson McAllister’s path to Rogue Retreat is one of personal growth, purpose, and a deep commitment to helping others. Growing up in Utah, Bronson eventually moved to Oregon, where he left a well-paying job in Portland to be closer to his children in Medford. This decision was a turning point—one that set him on a […]
Albert Weeks Inspiring Transformation
Albert Weeks’ journey is a powerful tale of struggle, redemption, and hope. As a teenager, he volunteered at a homeless shelter, not knowing he would one day face the same hardships. After years of battling addiction and homelessness, Albert found refuge at Rogue Retreat’s Kelly Shelter, where he began his path to recovery. With the […]
Board of Directors Spotlight
For the past six years, Steve Jones has been a steadfast advocate and supporter of Rogue Retreat’s mission. His journey with us began after a heartfelt decision to give back to his community. As a local business owner for 27 years, Steve realized he wanted to contribute to a cause that made a real difference. […]