God’s Story of Change in Southern Oregon
Stories of reaching the lost and gathering the reached in Southern Oregon
March 2026 Newsletter
Today, when people think about poverty, they often focus exclusively on needs and deficits. In…
Recommended Reading – The Crisis of Dependency
The Crisis of Dependency How Our Efforts to Solve Poverty Are Trapping People in It—and…
Why We Are Stepping Away from the PIT and HIC Process
Each year, communities across the country participate in the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count and the Housing…
Words Matter
When temperatures drop, the City of Medford announces the opening of a severe weather, low-barrier…
February 2026 – Volume 67 Number 2
Stories shape the way we understand the world. They tell us what matters, what endures,…
Oregon’s Homeless State of Dependency
For the third year in a row, Oregon remains under a declared Homeless State of…
Why Poverty Persists—and What Still Works
True Charity has its share of amazing content on their website. This recent article puts…
Why Good Intentions Aren’t Enough: Rethinking How We Help
Most people want to help those in need. That’s a good thing. Compassion is woven…
2025 Annual Impact & Vision Report
Reflecting on God’s Faithfulness and Looking Ahead with Hope Each year, we pause to reflect…
Helping without Hurting in Benevolence Ministry Training
Many churches have a deep desire to help people in need. That desire flows naturally…
When Housing Becomes the Answer to Everything—and Solves Nothing
Why Oregon’s lawsuit misses the deeper issue When Oregon’s Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced on…
Advent and Poverty Alleviation
The season of Advent invites us to slow down, look forward, and remember that the…
The Light Still Shines
This Christmas reminds us again that in every season and circumstance, the light shines in…
We Need a Better Story — And Here’s How We’re Living It at the Mission
Recently, I came across a powerful article from the Chalmers Center called “We Need a…
Fifteen Years After the Housing First Promise, Where Do We Go Now?
Fifteen years ago, the federal government assured us that Housing First would end homelessness within…