Sober living the focus at SVdP’s new Phoenix House

Affordable Housing, Shelter Assistance, Supportive Housing

Like the mythical bird that inspired its name, The Phoenix House will represent renewal and restoration — providing a place where unsheltered women, striving to sustain sobriety, can find peace and stability as they ascend from the ashes of addiction. A new...

Safe Sleep Stories: George appreciates a ‘good deal’

Shelter Assistance

Note: Several guests at the City of Eugene’s 410 Garfield Safe Sleep site recently sat down with St. Vincent de Paul staff to reflect briefly on their experiences, hopes — and struggles — now that they’ve landed in a more stable place on their journey through...

Safe Sleep Stories: For Elvis, shelter offers warm welcome

Shelter Assistance

Note: Several guests at the City of Eugene’s 410 Garfield Safe Sleep site recently sat down with St. Vincent de Paul staff to reflect briefly on their experiences, hopes — and struggles — now that they’ve landed in a more stable place on their journey through...

Safe Sleep Stories: Jaron takes step toward stability

Shelter Assistance

Note: Several guests at the City of Eugene’s 410 Garfield Safe Sleep site recently sat down with St. Vincent de Paul staff to reflect briefly on their experiences, hopes — and struggles — now that they’ve landed in a more stable place on their journey through...

Safe Sleep Stories: Brian’s past dictating his future

Shelter Assistance

Note: Several guests at the City of Eugene’s 410 Garfield Safe Sleep site recently sat down with St. Vincent de Paul staff to reflect briefly on their experiences, hopes — and struggles — now that they’ve landed in a more stable place on their journey through...

Eviction help resources for Oregon residents

Shelter Assistance

Need help determining what resources are available for avoiding eviction in the ongoing economic crisis caused by COVID-19? Read on for the latest on the eviction moratorium, and to download a recently updated list of resources in the state. Are you an Oregon resident...