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Local faith group pitches low-barrier stabilization center for Grants Pass; commissioners agree to discuss next week
Summary
Representatives of Return for Christ told Josephine County commissioners on Oct. 7 they have a coalition and an operational plan to run a 24/7 low-barrier stabilization center for people experiencing homelessness and requested a county property in Grants Pass for the project.
Representatives of Return for Christ presented a plan to Josephine County commissioners on Oct. 7 seeking a county-owned property in Grants Pass to develop a 24/7 managed low-barrier stabilization center aimed at moving people out of encampments into coordinated services.
Presenters said the concept follows the Built for Zero model used by Community Solutions in other jurisdictions and emphasized a coalition of local service providers — OnTrack, Adapt, Options, Asante Medical and Hearts with the Mission — already committed to operating support and case management. Pastor Kevin, one of the presenters, described the center as a low-barrier entry site that would provide case management,…
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