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Community Supported Shelters Helping people experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives through intentional community. Repetitive or libelous comments will be deleted or reported as spam.

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Please take the time to read the following information about how CSS’s Development Team manages our social media pages for general transparency and to set expectations around follower conduct. In line with CSS’s diversity and inclusion statement, Community Supported Shelters does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, religion, language, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or political beliefs. If you feel that CSS has fallen short of this promise in any way, please take the time to fill out the appropriate grievance form. CSS’s Development Team will respond to grievances and concerns expressed in our social media comments as our capacity allows. Responses to such comments will include the information above and allow an opportunity for any specific questions to be answered. Facebook defines spamming as “contacting people with unwanted content or requests. This includes sending bulk messages, excessively posting links or images to people's timelines, and sending friend requests to people you don't know personally.” Multiple instances of such behaviors will result in accounts being blocked by a member of the Development Team. CSS values our social media pages as a place to interact with donors and volunteers, share information about our work as an organization, and coordinate donations for those in need. For these essential functions to take place, CSS’s social media pages must remain a safe and respectful space. Thank you for your time and understanding!

Unhoused folks typically feel more invisible than ever during Eugene's annual spring national running event. To make the...
10/20/2026

Unhoused folks typically feel more invisible than ever during Eugene's annual spring national running event. To make the Eugene Marathon accessible to more people, each year CSS arranges for a group of unhoused clients to participate in the 5K.

Anna, a CSS staff member who has participated alongside clients for the past two years, shares: "It's about more than running--it's an opportunity to belong, connect, and be part of the community they call home."

Fun fact #1: you can sponsor an unhoused individual to participate in the 2027 Eugene Marathon. 🎖️

Fun fact #2: you can raise money for CSS by walking or running on the 2027 CSS Team. 🏃

Learn more here: https://www.communitysupportedshelters.org/marathon

10/15/2026

Alice is an unhoused individual with a defiant disorder, living in Eugene, Oregon, who is no stranger to the criminal justice system.

Judge Greg Gill shares, "We've seen Alice a bunch in our court since 2001. We're talking cases of shoplifting, DUIs, hit and runs, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, thefts, possession of fentanyl, and ultimately a violation of park rules."

But Alice hasn't received any new charges in over a year. What happened?

"Alice said she wanted to participate in the Community Court Program," Judge Gill explains, "and was sheltered immediately through Community Supported Shelters. She overdosed on fentanyl once, and was revived by CSS staff, and then at that point created a bond with CSS, to where she's trusting them." That bond has helped her stabilize and remain sheltered since 2025.

Alice isn't alone. In the program's first year, 0% of unhoused participants received criminal citations while sheltering with CSS. This program is funded by the Community Safety Payroll Tax, which supports the EPD, 911, the city court, Fire and EMS, and homeless services.

Join us at The Bier Stein on Monday, Oct 26th for 4 rounds of Bingo, discounts on Litersteins of House L***r, Conestoga ...
10/13/2026

Join us at The Bier Stein on Monday, Oct 26th for 4 rounds of Bingo, discounts on Litersteins of House L***r, Conestoga Hut tours, and cash prizes! Purchase as many bingo cards as you can handle; a portion of bingo proceeds will go to CSS!

Community Supported Shelters offices and Access Center will be closed today, October 12th, in celebration of Indigenous ...
10/12/2026

Community Supported Shelters offices and Access Center will be closed today, October 12th, in celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day! We'll be back tomorrow with our regular hours.

Rising costs are affecting us all. For many Americans, one unexpected setback can be enough to trigger a serious financi...
10/10/2026

Rising costs are affecting us all. For many Americans, one unexpected setback can be enough to trigger a serious financial crisis.

Today is World Homeless Day. 🏠 We’re raising awareness about housing insecurity, a growing challenge for U.S. households. Rising rents and stagnant wages are leading to an increase in eviction, utility shutoffs, frequent moves, and doubling up.

Have you or someone you know ever faced housing insecurity? Share your experience in the comments.

Eugene Burrito Brigade has fed our unhoused neighbors in Eugene for years, and thanks to their partnership, they also fe...
10/09/2026

Eugene Burrito Brigade has fed our unhoused neighbors in Eugene for years, and thanks to their partnership, they also feed the heart of Community Supported Shelters. From a Little Free Pantry to fresh, ready‑to‑eat foods at the Access Center deli counter, Burrito Brigade shows up with quality meals and unwavering generosity.

Huge thanks to Jen and the Burrito Brigade team for making sure no one goes hungry. This partnership fuels food security, dignity, and community one meal at a time.

A huge thank you to Chi's Korean Tacos for donating 60 deliciously awesome rice balls! We appreciate your support, your ...
10/07/2026

A huge thank you to Chi's Korean Tacos for donating 60 deliciously awesome rice balls! We appreciate your support, your great sense of humor, and the positive impact you make in our community. ❤️🍙😋

We are excited to highlight our partnership with Oregon State University. Over the next year, our organization will be f...
10/07/2026

We are excited to highlight our partnership with Oregon State University.

Over the next year, our organization will be facilitating workshops with engineering students at Oregon State University to educate students on alternative shelter and communal living models.

We are excited that this partnership will contribute to the educational opportunities for students and our teams will partner with a student organization on design build projects to improve infrastructure in our community spaces.

Autumn is upon us! Let's help keep our CSS community members safe and warm this fall. We are currently in need of the fo...
10/04/2026

Autumn is upon us! Let's help keep our CSS community members safe and warm this fall. We are currently in need of the following donations:

🍂 Wool Socks
🍂 Hats
🍂 Rain Ponchos
🍂 Sweaters
🍂 Boots
🍂 Sleeping Bags

With your help, we can keep our community cozy as the weather cools!

Sustainability Highlight: Did you know that Sustainability is one of our organization's values? Let's talk about our Com...
10/03/2026

Sustainability Highlight: Did you know that Sustainability is one of our organization's values? Let's talk about our Community Garden Program.

This summer our organization worked with community members to create community gardens. We hosted a garden party at the Roosevelt Community to create Hügelkultur garden beds for our community. This garden technique promotes water conservation and strong root systems. Volunteers came to our community to support our efforts to create community gardens, promote food growth, and sow the seeds of community.

Thanks to volunteers and a grant from the Chambers Family Foundation our summer garden initiative helped our organization promote sustainable gardening, food growth, and beauty across our communities.

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2870 W 10th Place
Eugene, OR
97402

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm

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(541) 683-0836

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