The residents at Hope Village helped host two events for the community in the last quarter of 2022, one of which led to the other. On October 31st, 2022, Hope Village celebrated its five-year anniversary in the community. Residents decorated their tiny homes for...

On January 4th, a massive storm ripped through the Rogue Valley, leaving downed branches, broken fences and destruction in its wake. Unfortunately, the Medford Urban Campground endured severe damage, including torn tents, canopies and sleeping bags.“The campground...

Rogue Retreat’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Engel as the organization’s new Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer. He began this role effective January 25, 2023, with transition support from Interim Executive Director...

When people face homelessness, Christmas is typically far from their minds. They’re not worrying about what gifts to buy for their loved ones. They’re not making travel plans to see their families. And they’re certainly not struggling to find the perfect decorations...

Core organizational values can be easily missed in conversation when the topic is so pressing as the one Rogue Retreat is ready to have at any moment. This conversation typically involves speaking about the mission of Rogue Retreat to “create opportunities for the...

I have had the distinct pleasure of working for the mission of Rogue Retreat for just over 4 years on staff after nearly 5 years as a Board Member. During this decade, I have watched us grow by leaps and bounds and set the precedent of creating a working roadmap for...

  The reasons why someone becomes homeless are varied. For Leonard Adams, it was a series of events which began several years ago. Initially, Leonard was staying at the Medford Gospel Mission and then moved in with his...

The well of homelessness can run deep, but with a compassionate hand up, it is possible to climb out of the well and into light again. With the help of Rogue Retreat, Michelle DeLeon was able to escape the spiral of homelessness and create a better life for herself....

Robert Hansen is one of the many success stories we are privileged to witness. He successfully utilized the services available, has two steady jobs, and has been saving money for when an opening becomes available in a local apartment complex. His enthusiasm was...

This documentary short film by High Country News follows two families who are currently staying at Rogue Retreat’s Redwood Inn after they lost their homes in the Almeda Fire last year. The Redwood Inn was purchased in partnership with the City of Medford, funding was...