It has been almost a year since my husband and I became host home providers to our student, Katya [name changed for privacy], through the Second Home program. I was … Continue reading Leap of Faith: My experience as a volunteer home provider
Creating Shelter in Oregon’s Changing Climate
Our Oregon summers are getting hotter as our climate is changing. I recently drove to Pendleton with a few staff members of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) to attend a … Continue reading Creating Shelter in Oregon’s Changing Climate
A Conversation We Need to Have
Domestic violence exists in every racial, national, economic and socio-cultural group, including faith communities that often tend to be more conservative and reserved on such issues. This makes outreach in … Continue reading A Conversation We Need to Have