Community Supported Shelters (CSS)

Helping people experiencing houselessness rebuild their lives through intentional community.

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Did you know CSS is partnered with Community Court? ⚖️

#homelessness #eugeneoregon #court #housingnothandcuffs

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CSS would like to give a very sincere thank you to the Jewish Federation of Lane County for their generous donation of menorahs for our clients who practice Judaism 🕎🔯 #hanukkah #menorah #celebrate

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When the weather outside is frightful, snowman soup is so delightful!

Board member Sarah and her friends provided CSS clients with warm, comforting chocolatey goodness for the holiday season. Thank you for your committed volunteering! It's the little things that matter. 💕

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"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Happy New Year to our staff, clients, and community! Let 2025 be a year of resolution, peace, and happiness ♥️

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Access to mail can make all the difference for those experiencing #homelessness. There are a few ways to receive #mail services without an address, but they usually have a cost and/or require ID. Some #unhoused individuals rely on the address of a housed family member or friend.

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We are closed for the holiday ♥️ wishing our staff, clients and community a joyful and cheery day!

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Infinite thanks to Northern Lights Farm for the generous donation of trees, stands and lights to bring holiday cheer to our Safe Spots 🎄 Our staff delivered and set up trees in all of our communities over the last week ♥️ #merryandbright #thankful #joy

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Happy National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day!

CSS staff had a merry time this week at our annual Holiday Party, where we had some fierce competition in the Ugly Sweater Contest! We gave thanks together as we reviewed inspiring stories of this year ♥️

#community #team #thankful

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@HIVAlliance is a Eugene-based nonprofit that promotes the prevention of STDs through testing and education. Read more about our partnership here: https://t.co/2RiRp3IJ9x

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"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth"-Muhammad Ali #internationalvolunteerday #service #community #manyhandsmakelightwork

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🚨URGENT REQUEST🚨 December came in with a chill and our clients are in need of HANDWARMERS!!! Stop by with your donation to our 1160 Grant St office Tuesday-Friday 1pm-4pm ♥️ #caring #winter #community

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Donate today on Giving Tuesday to help Eugene's unhoused repair and reshape their lives! A one time donation today or a reoccurring monthly donation, big or small, can give folks access to vital resources ♥️ #givingtuesday #nonprofit #community

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"What if today, we were just grateful for everything?" - Charlie Brown

🦃Our office is closed today for the holiday. Regular hours are Tue-Fri, 1-4 p.m.

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Tomorrow! Come listen to the instrumental and vocal talents of folk musicians Cyprus Home Duo! Ticket cost is pay what you can, with all proceeds going to Community Supported Shelters, supporting unhoused individuals as they rebuild their lives ♥️

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We're proud to host a Safe Spot Community for #Veterans who are experiencing #homelessness in Eugene. Located at the #Eugene Mission campus, it provides a safe, stable environment with targeted navigation & outreach services.

Read our Annual Report: https://t.co/PBDKmSLam7

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Donate candy to our office Tue-Fri, 1-4pm. Sugary treats help those recovering from addiction because they affect brain chemicals in a way that is similar to addictive drugs. Newly sober individuals battle intense drug cravings & sweets can reduce severity & prevent relapse.

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We're having so much fun partnering with art instructors at OSLP Arts & Culture Center to hand out candy and holiday sweets to our Safe Spot Communities. This week has been full of pumpkin painting, holiday decorations, and candy! 🎃🍬🕸️

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Adam was in the midst of fighting cancer when he became unhoused. "I got an immense amount of help considering the other options that were out there, which were zero," says Adam. "This town would be a lot more messed up if CSS wasn't here."

Read more: https://t.co/PBDKmSLam7

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Fall is here, and it's getting cooler. Our unhoused clients have a high need for men's pants, particularly sizes 30, 31, and 32.

If you can offer a hand, please call our office (541-683-0836) T-F, 1-4pm, to coordinate donation drop-off. Thank you for your jean-erosity! 👖