Thrive Church Winter Warming Shelter
Opens Dec. 1st. Volunteers Needed
The Thrive Church Warming Center is preparing to open its doors on December 1 to provide a safe, warm haven for community members facing the harsh winter ahead. Now, the shelter is calling on the community to help fill vital volunteer roles.
Located at 235 S. Laguna Street, the shelter operates nightly from December 1 through March 15. Between 6:00 PM and 10:00 AM, dedicated volunteers welcome guests with a warm place to sleep, hot meals, and a chance to shower.
For many people in Klamath County this shelter is more than just a place to survive freezing temperatures; it provides the stability and rest they need to take steps toward finding permanent housing.Â
To ensure the volunteer-run shelter can operate at full capacity this season, Cascade Health Alliance (CHA) recently provided over $8,000 to cover an unexpected financial shortfall.
“A safe, warm place to sleep is the very foundation of whole-life wellness,” said Camden Bocchi, Director of Health Equity and Member Services at Cascade Health Alliance. “When we heard the warming shelter was facing a challenge that might limit their services, we were glad to step in. Providing this support removes a huge hurdle to staying healthy and makes sure nobody is left out in the cold this winter.”
“Providing a warm, safe place for those facing the bitter cold of winter takes more than one organization. It takes an entire community coming together with compassion and a willingness to serve,” said Pastor Kevin Drake of Thrive Church. “Thrive Church is deeply grateful to Cascade Health Alliance and all our community partners whose generosity and support help make the Klamath Family Warming Center possible. Together, we are doing more than providing shelter. We are offering hope, dignity, and a reminder that no one in our community should have to face the cold alone.”
Community members are encouraged to get involved. Volunteers are the true backbone of the Warming Center, and there are multiple ways to help, from serving meals to welcoming guests at the door.
To learn more about the Thrive Church Warming Center, volunteer your time, or donate, visit http://www.thrivechurchkfalls.org/warming-center.
About Cascade Comprehensive Care (CCC): Founded in 1992, CCC has owned and operated Cascade Health Alliance (CHA), a coordinated care organization (CCO) serving Klamath County since 2012. CHA serves over 27,000 Medicaid members. CCC brings community partners together to deliver quality services efficiently and effectively. Our Vision: To build a healthy community for the population we serve.