Diane, a volunteer in the Men’s Center kitchen, serves over 1,000 meals a month with empathy and generosity, donating equipment, naming a new mixer “Mollie,” and embodying the spirit of giving that nourishes both body and hope for those living in survival mode.
Dart Eastwood volunteers across Shepherd’s House Ministries, dedicating herself to building genuine, loving relationships with guests and residents while fostering growth and transformation.
Volunteer Shiley Miller leads life skills and gardening classes for women in the program, teaching practical skills, sharing healthy cooking, and offering heartfelt guidance that helps residents rebuild their lives.
Janetta, a middle-aged mother of four, is currently living at a Shepherd’s House Ministries shelter while she waits for housing. After returning to Bend from Tennessee, she discovered she had lost her apartment. Grateful for the meals, bed, and support provided by the staff, Janetta dreams of having her own home in Bend and starting her own cleaning business, Double D’s Cleaning Service. She urges others not to judge those experiencing homelessness, noting that everyone’s journey is different.
Salvador, a Haitian immigrant who came to Central Oregon seeking shelter, employment, and support, is now thriving through Shepherd’s House Ministries and J Bar J, working full-time in homeless outreach and progressing toward stable housing and a career as a barber, showing how donor support transforms lives.
