This is such a great organization, most people think homeless are on drugs and lazy and don’t want to work, I work 3 jobs and still can’t afford housing in Central Oregon you have to kill yourself working 90 hours a week just to afford rent, it really sucks! I’m not lazy I’m not on drugs and work, it just housing is too expensive that’s the problem and wages can’t keep up, so I’m setting the record straight, I’m having to camp full time on public lands, I live in a very nice inflatable tent, so there! I dress decent and drive a used car, you wouldn’t even know I don’t have a permanent residence.

My first experience with Shepard house was in 2016. Probably the lowest point in my life financially, mentally, and emotionally. The shepherd house took me in, gave me clothes, shelter, and food. And without their help, I don’t know where things would have gone for me. I returned to bend three weeks ago. I went to shepherd house today for a shower and a meal. I asked if they had nonslip shoes for a new job I have, but they didn’t have any. Instead Tim Ellis the project share coordinator, took me to Fred Meyer and bought me a new pair of nonslip shoes for my kitchen job. The people that Sheppard house are some of the nicest most generous, caring people I’ve ever met. P.S Even though they didn’t have nonslip shoes, they still gave me a nice pair of new balances in my size. 😉😁❤️

They have men that will help you with moving when you have no one else to help I'm sure they will help with other needs if you need them. They helped me move when I couldn't do any lifting at all, I'm disabled and a senior and they took very good care of all my belongings thank you Shepherd's House for having all the men to me.