HOPE For Saving Grace Project (Photo) -12/26/24

ROSEBURG, OR – H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduate phase participant schedules a cleanup day for Saving Grace Humane Society and works with Red Robin for meal proceeds.

 

The Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court program has scheduled the 108^th graduation on February 3, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in the Community Hall building.  Graduate hopeful Nathan Goin has chosen to help Saving Grace Humane Society for his community project. 

 

Saving Grace Humane Society was deeded land from Douglas County in June 2002 and took over shelter operations from the County the next month in July.  Since taking over, they have saved the lives of over 30,000 animals.  Their mission is to provide temporary refuge, basic veterinary care and a pathway home for homeless companion animals in Douglas County, in order to create a more humane community for us all.  Saving Grace is the County’s only full-service animal shelter proving animal sheltering and adoptions, basic veterinary care and community programs. In 2023, they received 1,568 dogs and 2,116 cats, had 708 dogs adopted and 1,319 cats adopted, and transferred 306 pets to 11 other shelters.  For more information, go to https://savinggracehumanesociety.org. 

 

Goin chose Saving Grace because of his rescue dog and love for animals.  Saving Grace Humane Society will receive a percentage of sales from meals on January 9, 2025 at the Roseburg Red Robin from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  During this day, show the flyer or tell your server at Red Robin you are eating there to support Saving Grace Humane Society.  You can also order online at redrobin.com or use the Red Robin mobile app. For online and mobile app orders you must add the fundraiser to your cart before you check out for the sales to count towards the fundraiser.  Red Robin will provide 20% of meal proceeds for the day to Saving Grace Humane Society.  It’s that simple. 

 

On January 11, 2025, Goin is planning a clean-up day at the Saving Grace Humane Society facility beginning at 9:00 a.m. and concluding at 1:00 p.m.  He is seeking a group of volunteers to join him to help with projects such as prefilling litter, cleaning animal carriers, organizing cleaned animal carriers, help move cedar chips to the outdoor animal run, or assist with simple landscaping needs.  All tasks on this day help the nonprofit keep their facility in working order and ready to assist animals in need.  To volunteer, call or text Nathan Goin at (541)378-1962.  Saving Grace Humane Society is located 450 Old Del Rio Road just north of Roseburg.

 

Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court, with Honorable Judge Robert B. Johnson, operates under the jurisdiction of Douglas County Circuit Court. The structure is designed to reduce recidivism, address substance use disorders and provide the opportunity to look beyond the criminal act to consider the larger context of their life and future.  Graduate Community projects take place during the final phase of the program and is a time for participants to show their personal growth, societal development, and an internal shift that pushes them to reach a higher potential.

 

To view the graduate flyers, go to https://douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court.  

Warm Connection Project (Photo) -12/20/24

Warm Connection Project

 

ROSEBURG, OR – H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduate phase participants schedule an event to provide warm food and warming items to local unhoused individuals.

 

The Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court program has scheduled the 108^th graduation ceremony on February 3, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in the Community Hall building.  Graduate hopefuls Catherine Silva and Shane Bennett have partnered to create an event during a standard Connecting Point day on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Adapt Opioid Treatment Center Parking lot, located at 406 NE Winchester Street in Roseburg from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. 

 

Connecting Point is a mobile navigation program created from discussions and concerns brought forward in the Behavioral Health and Housing subcommittee to the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC).  It is comprised of many local organizations who have volunteers available to attend all or multiple locations during the Monday through Friday sites and serve Myrtle Creek, Winston, Sutherlin, several locations in Roseburg and recently adding Drain.  Dane Zahner, HIV Alliance, leads the committee and works with organizations to maintain locations that are best suited to meet with people in need who are unhoused, and provides monthly reports to the LPSCC subcommittee.  Services at Connecting Point locations include a shower trailer, Naloxone, hygiene kits, assurance phones, mental health and substance use service connections, employment services, Veteran services, clothing, and more.  The flyer is included on the Douglas County website within the LPSCC portion on the Resources page.

 

Catherine Silva has been working to find sponsors to assist with the cost for a spaghetti feed by either food donations or money.  Silva stated, “If you want change to happen then become the change.  Everyone is deserving of love and kindness and that’s where it can start with one simple act of kindness.”  Her partner, Bennett, is reaching out for assistance to gather warming items such as socks, hats, gloves, scarves and hand/foot warmers.  He has arranged a drop off donation box at the local HIV Alliance office located at 647 W Luellen Dr Suite #3 in Roseburg. 

 

During the Drug Court Pitch Panel, participants discuss their community project ideas to a panel who has opportunity to ask questions, suggest ideas, or express concerns.  Once approved, the participant has a specific timeframe to complete the project.  This time, the panel consisted of the HOPE Drug Court Judge, Court Coordinator, LPSCC Coordinator, Treatment Team, Parole and Probation Officer, Sheriff Deputy and Commissioner Chris Boice.  Boice offered to provide trash bags to promote to the unhoused the idea of bringing in the filled bag of trash from their site to drop off at the event in exchange for the warm meal and warming items.  Commissioner Boice stated, “I have a huge heart to help those in need but also want to make sure they help keep areas clean and habitable for all.” Commissioner Boice also offered to provide a trash trailer and to haul all refuge received to the Douglas County Transfer Station.

 

Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court, with Honorable Judge Robert B. Johnson, operates under the jurisdiction of Douglas County Circuit Court. The specialized team approach within the Douglas County Court structure is designed to reduce recidivism, address substance use disorders, and provide the opportunity to look beyond the criminal act to consider the larger context of their life and future.  Community projects during the graduate phase is a time for participants to show their personal growth, societal development, and an internal shift that pushes them to reach a higher potential. 

 

To view the graduate flyers, go to https://douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court.  

 

 

New HOPE For Heart Health Project (Photo) -12/16/24

New HOPE for Heart Health Project

 

ROSEBURG, OR – H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduate phase participants schedule an event to promote heart health.

 

The Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court program is preparing for the 108^th graduation ceremony on February 3, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in the Community Hall building.  Graduate hopefuls Demetrius McCain and Ryan Guske have partnered to create an event at Parkview Skating Center called New HOPE for Heart Health in partnership with Safe at Home and FARA.  Both participants have a special tie to this topic and want to promote better awareness in the community.  McCain said, “My brother passed away recently of heart disease, and I am dedicating this event to Nathaniel Charles Edward McCain III.”  Guske stated, “This project came to life for me because of being in recovery and finding out I have A Fibrillation of the heart.”

 

McCain and Guske have chosen to support the local Shaw Heart and Vascular Center in Roseburg with proceeds from the event and raffles staying local for the program.  Mercy Foundation has created a safe way to donate online to a specific page made for this event.  A QR is provided on the flyer or a person could go to the Donate website.  Shaw Heart is certified by the national Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE), has advanced imaging and diagnostics, around the clock emergency and inpatient care, use of angioplasty to treat a wide range of heart diseases and conditions, advanced treatments for heart attack patients, minimally invasive interventional options, innovative procedures to restore circulation to extremities, and has experts to meet the needs of patients.

 

Demetrius McCain said, “this is a fun way to promote heart health during a time of year where weather will not matter because it’s indoors.”  Through early sponsorships, the first 100 people to attend will be able to skate free, have light refreshments, an opportunity for a 50/50 raffle and other raffle options. Local community partners such as Safe at Home/FARA, Thrive Umpqua, Umpqua Wealth Jason Harman, and Susan Roberts have already pledged their help and support whether financially, with information, or goods.  If someone wants to help or donate, contact Demetrius at 458-280-2056 or Ryan at 458-310-0421.

 

Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court, with Honorable Judge Robert B. Johnson, operates under the jurisdiction of Douglas County Circuit Court. The specialized team approach within the Douglas County Court structure is designed to reduce recidivism, address substance use disorders, and provide the opportunity to look beyond the criminal act to consider the larger context of their life and future.  Community projects during the graduate phase is a time for participants to show their personal growth, societal development, and an internal shift that pushes them to reach a higher potential. 

 

To view the graduate flyers, go to https://douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court.  

Hope For Peaceful Kitchen (Photo) -12/10/24

ROSEBURG, OR – H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduate phase participant collects needed kitchen items for PEACE at Home programs.

 

The Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court program is prepping for their 108^th graduation on February 3, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in the Community Hall building.  Graduate hopeful Kristy Parham is seeking kitchen items to make baskets for the PEACE at Home Shelter and housing programs. 

 

PEACE at Home Advocacy Center is dedicated to a community free from family violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and/or human trafficking through empowerment, support and education.  They have been a community based non-profit agency serving Doulas County since 1978. The Youth Housing Campus will include a shared pantry facility, daytime drop-in center, overnight shelter options, transitional housing units for young adults, and Tasha’s House LGBTQ services. As the program is ramping up with full services in early 2025 for their campus, kitchen items are typically not part of grants or donations received.

 

Parham is taking this opportunity for her community project to ask for new or gently used items needed for kitchen spaces.  Parham noted, “This project is special because of the help received for my daughter by PEACE at Home.” Parham is grateful for her family and grandchildren and plans to have a table and sit in front of Grocery Outlet on December 14, 2024 with her poster, suggested items list and a donation box for those who want to purchase and drop off items.  Another option is to consider “Boxing Day”, a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day where people donate to those in need or go through their home to give items no longer wanted.  Parham is seeking donations by January 13, 2025 to allow time for assembling kitchen baskets to provide PEACE at Home before her graduation project deadline.

 

Donation boxes to drop off items are available in three (3) locations:  Douglas County Juvenile Department Lobby, first floor of the Douglas County Courthouse by room 105A (when facing the Courthouse steps, the easiest entry is to the left (west) side of the building above the Veteran Services Office) at 1036 SE Douglas Avenue,  FARA (Family Faith and Relationship Advocates) has a box in their lobby at 505 SE Main Street, and the final box is located at the PEACE at Home office located at 1202 SE Douglas Avenue.

 

Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court, with Honorable Judge Robert B. Johnson, operates under the jurisdiction of Douglas County Circuit Court. The structure is designed to reduce recidivism, address substance use disorders, and provide the opportunity to look beyond the criminal act to consider the larger context of their life and future.  Graduate Community projects take place during the final phase of the program and is a time for participants to show their personal growth, societal development, and an internal shift that pushes them to reach a higher potential. 

 

To view the graduate flyers, go to https://douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court.  

Shoes Of HOPE Project (Photo) -12/09/24

ROSEBURG, OR – H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduate phase participant seeks donations to provide warm shoes to children in the Family Development Center Program.

 

The Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court program is gearing up for their 108^th graduation on February 3, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in the Community Hall building.  Graduate hopeful Chris Blackman hopes to collect shoe donations from the community to support the 115 children currently participating in the Family Development Center Program Relief Nursery of Douglas County.  The nursery serves families with children 0-5 years of age or school age children with at least 5 risk factors. 

 

The Family Development Center accepts referrals from many sources including community partners and self-referrals, and offer core programs aimed to strengthen families, empower parents, and give children the best start possible.  Services include therapeutic classrooms, parent education, emergency and scheduled respite care, home visiting, essential supports, and community referrals.  Many children during this time of year still attend the program in summer shoes and need tennis shoes, boots or other types of closed toe shoes to keep warm.  Shoes of Hope is seeking donations of kid sizes 5 to 12.  Shoes can be dropped off at Clint Newell Motors in their lobby at 1481 NE Stephens Street or at the Douglas County Juvenile Department Lobby on the first floor of the Courthouse by the west (left if facing front steps) entrance at 1036 SE Douglas Avenue by room 105A.

 

Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court, with Honorable Judge Robert B. Johnson, operates under the jurisdiction of Douglas County Circuit Court. The specialized team approach within the Douglas County Court structure is designed to reduce recidivism, address substance use disorders, and provide the opportunity to look beyond the criminal act to consider the larger context of their life and future.  The focus of the program is to help each participant with transformation to provide opportunities for personal growth, organizational success, societal development, and an internal shift that pushes them to reach a higher potential. 

 

To view the graduate flyers, go to https://douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court.