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Shelter and Support Services in Bend

The Lighthouse Navigation Center is a 24/7 emergency shelter you can rely on no matter the circumstances. With space for up to 100 people each night, three nutritious meals a day, basic health and hygiene services, mail access, and a safe place to rest, we meet our guests exactly where they are.

Through enrichment classes, on-site case management, and peer support, we intentionally foster connection, stability, and hope. These services protect dignity, support mental health, and help individuals take meaningful steps toward a healthier future.

Volunteers outside of shelter, helping pass out goods

Daily Services

  • On-Site Case Management and Peer Support | Available Daily 7:00am–5:00pm
  • Day Use Area | Open Daily 7:00am–4:00pm
  • Mail Services | Available Daily 7:00am–10:00pm
    Send mail to:
    275 NE 2nd St. Bend, OR 97701

Overnight Beds | Available Daily • Nightly check-in and dinner at 5:00pm

Help Make Lighthouse Possible

Volunteers and community partners keep our shelter running by serving meals, supporting day services, offering mentorship, and helping guests take next steps. Whether you can volunteer, build relationships with guests, or make a financial gift, your support helps change lives in our community.

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Pathways for Staying With Us

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Homeward Bound | 1–2 Days

Who it’s for: Guests who have a destination and need short-term support while transportation is arranged.
‍How it helps: Provides a safe place to rest and receive basic support while staff help coordinate a smooth transition.

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Emergency Respite | Up to 1 Week

Who it’s for: Guests who need time to rest, recover, and regain stability after a period of crisis, illness, or exhaustion.
How it helps: Offers a stable, supportive environment focused on safety, restoration, and meeting immediate needs.

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Short-Term Stay | Up to 1 Month

Who it’s for: Guests who are working toward their next steps out of homelessness.
How it helps: Stabilizes, builds momentum, and starts identifying longer-term solutions while staying connected to the care and resources available at the Lighthouse.

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Long-Term Stay | Case-by-Case

Who it’s for: Guests awaiting permanent housing or facing complex barriers.
‍How it helps: Provides extended support and stability, allowing individuals to remain in a safe environment while actively preparing for a successful transition into permanent housing.

Volunteering

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Examples

Cooking Classes

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Technology Mentorship

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Planting and Gardening

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Stories of Hope

Moments of Resilience, Dignity, and Possibility from our Community.

The complexity of the human experience is dynamic and deep. We would love to share with you what we are learning about loving people well, regardless of their situation, condition, trauma, employment status, housing situation, or history. We hope you enjoy this carefully curated content.

Syd Brestel - Story of Transformation

When Syd retired from ministry, he wanted to continue serving, so he volunteered at Shepherd’s House Ministries. But decades of church ministry didn’t prepare him for what he found.
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Mike Yunker - Story of Transformation

Pastor Mike shares how serving at Shepherd’s House Ministries transformed his life by creating a safe, grace-filled community focused on unconditional love and seeing the God-given worth in each person, and he believes preserving that authentic culture is the ministry’s most important future challenge.
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Addressing Homelessness: The First Step

Maybe you have had this thought like I have: “If only they could get a job ... that would solve so many of their problems.” With some income, they could get some food, get cleaned up, find a home, and get back on their feet.
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Learn more about our Shelter Services

Redmond Center

The Redmond Center, the only facility in Central Oregon with walk-in family rooms, is open 24/7 and offers meals, overnight stays, case management, housing support, employment and mentorship opportunities, and shower and laundry services.

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Franklin Avenue Shelter

The Franklin Avenue Shelter provides shelter for families and medically vulnerable individuals. With daily meals, peer support, regular check-ins, access to case management, and an on-site nurse, residents receive consistent care and connection.

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