Vision

Vision

Transforming Lives Together Responding to a Growing Need

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Central Oregon is among the fastest growing regions of Oregon, but it still lacks the infrastructure to support people who fall into conditions of crisis. Unfortunately, all signs point to a long-term need for services supporting those who fall into homelessness, especially those who are facing situational poverty.

In the Central Oregon region, several factors contribute to economic disparity. Compared with the rest of the state, wages in Central Oregon are 19% below state average in Central Oregon (Business Oregon); meanwhile, rental vacancy rates are under 1% (Business Oregon). With median household incomes ranging from $38,000 – $46,000 per year in our service area, and with 18% – 21% experiencing poverty, the population of Central Oregon is particularly vulnerable to situational homelessness without a sufficient infrastructure in place to support stabilization.

Bethlehem Inn has taken the necessary steps to allow us to continue addressing this need.

 

 

Bethlehem Inn Facility Data

Current Planned
Longevity Past “expiration date” 60+ years
Residents Served per Year 850 1,150
Family Shelter Capacity 5 family rooms 10 family rooms
Single Shelter Capacity 84 beds 108 beds
ADA Accessible Not fully Yes
Cost per Resident Served $1,050 $950
Square Feet (TOTAL) 14,200 sf 34,100 sf
Kitchen 750 1,332
Dining/classroom 500 3,130
Family living space 1,850 5,360
Singles living space 5,900 11,060
Program (case mgt., in-take, agency) 4,400 11,458
Offices and meeting space 757 1,760