Community Supported Shelters
@cssoregon.bsky.social
A nonprofit based in Eugene, OR, that helps people experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives. linktr.ee/communitysupportedshelters
Our mission? To help the unhoused rebuild their lives through intentional community.
Our impact? Extensive. And none of this would be possible without you. Every donation, volunteer hour, and word of encouragement fuels our mission.
See more in our full Annual Report: https://loom.ly/BbVIU78
Our impact? Extensive. And none of this would be possible without you. Every donation, volunteer hour, and word of encouragement fuels our mission.
See more in our full Annual Report: https://loom.ly/BbVIU78
December 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Our mission? To help the unhoused rebuild their lives through intentional community.
Our impact? Extensive. And none of this would be possible without you. Every donation, volunteer hour, and word of encouragement fuels our mission.
See more in our full Annual Report: https://loom.ly/BbVIU78
Our impact? Extensive. And none of this would be possible without you. Every donation, volunteer hour, and word of encouragement fuels our mission.
See more in our full Annual Report: https://loom.ly/BbVIU78
Around this time of year, warm soups are a huge comfort.
Board member Sarah cooked up a soup-er plan to distribute 133 bowls of soup to CSS clients this week. Thank you to Sarah's friends for helping, volunteer Ame for making soup, and Food for Lane County for providing rolls. 🍲❤️
Board member Sarah cooked up a soup-er plan to distribute 133 bowls of soup to CSS clients this week. Thank you to Sarah's friends for helping, volunteer Ame for making soup, and Food for Lane County for providing rolls. 🍲❤️
December 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Around this time of year, warm soups are a huge comfort.
Board member Sarah cooked up a soup-er plan to distribute 133 bowls of soup to CSS clients this week. Thank you to Sarah's friends for helping, volunteer Ame for making soup, and Food for Lane County for providing rolls. 🍲❤️
Board member Sarah cooked up a soup-er plan to distribute 133 bowls of soup to CSS clients this week. Thank you to Sarah's friends for helping, volunteer Ame for making soup, and Food for Lane County for providing rolls. 🍲❤️
Special shoutout to CSS volunteer extraordinaire Leonard!
Leonard volunteers at the front desk twice a week, and will do any task he has time for, no matter how repetitive. "He is awesome, awesome, awesome!" says CSS staff member Pujita.
#volunteer #thankyou #service
Leonard volunteers at the front desk twice a week, and will do any task he has time for, no matter how repetitive. "He is awesome, awesome, awesome!" says CSS staff member Pujita.
#volunteer #thankyou #service
December 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Special shoutout to CSS volunteer extraordinaire Leonard!
Leonard volunteers at the front desk twice a week, and will do any task he has time for, no matter how repetitive. "He is awesome, awesome, awesome!" says CSS staff member Pujita.
#volunteer #thankyou #service
Leonard volunteers at the front desk twice a week, and will do any task he has time for, no matter how repetitive. "He is awesome, awesome, awesome!" says CSS staff member Pujita.
#volunteer #thankyou #service
Each person who moves into a Conestoga Hut receives a welcome tote, which is a 27-gallon bin packed with essentials.
Want to help a neighbor in need this holiday season? You can sponsor a welcome tote for $100 here: https://loom.ly/RVyMnz4
Want to help a neighbor in need this holiday season? You can sponsor a welcome tote for $100 here: https://loom.ly/RVyMnz4
December 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Each person who moves into a Conestoga Hut receives a welcome tote, which is a 27-gallon bin packed with essentials.
Want to help a neighbor in need this holiday season? You can sponsor a welcome tote for $100 here: https://loom.ly/RVyMnz4
Want to help a neighbor in need this holiday season? You can sponsor a welcome tote for $100 here: https://loom.ly/RVyMnz4
Kind souls spread holiday cheer to unhoused neighbors, thanks to cocoa, cookies, and caroling! 🍪🎶☕
Thank you to the Raging Grannies, as well as southeast neighbors, for sharing the holiday spirit, showing compassion, and reminding individuals experiencing homelessness that people care.
Thank you to the Raging Grannies, as well as southeast neighbors, for sharing the holiday spirit, showing compassion, and reminding individuals experiencing homelessness that people care.
December 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Kind souls spread holiday cheer to unhoused neighbors, thanks to cocoa, cookies, and caroling! 🍪🎶☕
Thank you to the Raging Grannies, as well as southeast neighbors, for sharing the holiday spirit, showing compassion, and reminding individuals experiencing homelessness that people care.
Thank you to the Raging Grannies, as well as southeast neighbors, for sharing the holiday spirit, showing compassion, and reminding individuals experiencing homelessness that people care.
Some Eugene businesses play 'Baby Shark' on repeat to deter unhoused individuals from camping nearby.
But there are more humane and effective approaches, such as advocating for affordable housing and working with local shelters.
#babyshark #homelessness #eugeneoregon
But there are more humane and effective approaches, such as advocating for affordable housing and working with local shelters.
#babyshark #homelessness #eugeneoregon
December 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Some Eugene businesses play 'Baby Shark' on repeat to deter unhoused individuals from camping nearby.
But there are more humane and effective approaches, such as advocating for affordable housing and working with local shelters.
#babyshark #homelessness #eugeneoregon
But there are more humane and effective approaches, such as advocating for affordable housing and working with local shelters.
#babyshark #homelessness #eugeneoregon
Bid in celebration of creativity and community here: https://loom.ly/rBnrd3Q
Running Dec 1-14, this auction supports our Nourish Fund, which fuels the open art studio, guitar lessons, gardening, field trips, and much more. New items will be added throughout the auction, so check back!
Running Dec 1-14, this auction supports our Nourish Fund, which fuels the open art studio, guitar lessons, gardening, field trips, and much more. New items will be added throughout the auction, so check back!
December 4, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Bid in celebration of creativity and community here: https://loom.ly/rBnrd3Q
Running Dec 1-14, this auction supports our Nourish Fund, which fuels the open art studio, guitar lessons, gardening, field trips, and much more. New items will be added throughout the auction, so check back!
Running Dec 1-14, this auction supports our Nourish Fund, which fuels the open art studio, guitar lessons, gardening, field trips, and much more. New items will be added throughout the auction, so check back!
Community Supported Shelters offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving, we will see everyone tomorrow Friday 1pm-4pm 🦃🍂
November 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Community Supported Shelters offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving, we will see everyone tomorrow Friday 1pm-4pm 🦃🍂
It's getting cold & rainy outside. 🌧️ Please consider donating rain ponchos. ❤️❤️Urgently needed for clients. We also need hand warmers, wool socks, hats, and gloves.
Donations may be dropped off at 1160 Grant St, Tue-Fri from 1-4 pm. You can also deliver from our wishlist: https://loom.ly/PEFAGbc
Donations may be dropped off at 1160 Grant St, Tue-Fri from 1-4 pm. You can also deliver from our wishlist: https://loom.ly/PEFAGbc
November 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
It's getting cold & rainy outside. 🌧️ Please consider donating rain ponchos. ❤️❤️Urgently needed for clients. We also need hand warmers, wool socks, hats, and gloves.
Donations may be dropped off at 1160 Grant St, Tue-Fri from 1-4 pm. You can also deliver from our wishlist: https://loom.ly/PEFAGbc
Donations may be dropped off at 1160 Grant St, Tue-Fri from 1-4 pm. You can also deliver from our wishlist: https://loom.ly/PEFAGbc
Have you written your will? Not sure where to start?
Join us for an info session:
▪️Mon, Nov 10 from 12-1pm
▪️1685 W 13th Ave in Eugene (Unitarian Universalist Church)
▪️$5 with lunch
Register here:
https://loom.ly/74DYyIQ
#estateplanning #legacy #eugeneoregon #FutureReady
Join us for an info session:
▪️Mon, Nov 10 from 12-1pm
▪️1685 W 13th Ave in Eugene (Unitarian Universalist Church)
▪️$5 with lunch
Register here:
https://loom.ly/74DYyIQ
#estateplanning #legacy #eugeneoregon #FutureReady
November 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Have you written your will? Not sure where to start?
Join us for an info session:
▪️Mon, Nov 10 from 12-1pm
▪️1685 W 13th Ave in Eugene (Unitarian Universalist Church)
▪️$5 with lunch
Register here:
https://loom.ly/74DYyIQ
#estateplanning #legacy #eugeneoregon #FutureReady
Join us for an info session:
▪️Mon, Nov 10 from 12-1pm
▪️1685 W 13th Ave in Eugene (Unitarian Universalist Church)
▪️$5 with lunch
Register here:
https://loom.ly/74DYyIQ
#estateplanning #legacy #eugeneoregon #FutureReady
October 26, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Come support Community Supported Shelters on World Homeless Day TOMORROW Friday October 10th at our Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews Fundraiser! Have a nice night out with great food while giving back to unhoused neighbors 🍔🍻 #community #giveback #burgernight #redrobin
October 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Come support Community Supported Shelters on World Homeless Day TOMORROW Friday October 10th at our Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews Fundraiser! Have a nice night out with great food while giving back to unhoused neighbors 🍔🍻 #community #giveback #burgernight #redrobin
🎻🎵 Classical music should be available to everyone.
That's what CSS volunteer Alice Blankenship believes. She's a violinist with the Eugene Symphony and the Oregon Mozart Players, and she recently brought her sound to the unhoused at the Access Center. Thank you, Alice!
That's what CSS volunteer Alice Blankenship believes. She's a violinist with the Eugene Symphony and the Oregon Mozart Players, and she recently brought her sound to the unhoused at the Access Center. Thank you, Alice!
September 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
🎻🎵 Classical music should be available to everyone.
That's what CSS volunteer Alice Blankenship believes. She's a violinist with the Eugene Symphony and the Oregon Mozart Players, and she recently brought her sound to the unhoused at the Access Center. Thank you, Alice!
That's what CSS volunteer Alice Blankenship believes. She's a violinist with the Eugene Symphony and the Oregon Mozart Players, and she recently brought her sound to the unhoused at the Access Center. Thank you, Alice!
Weekly programming for CSS clients!
Please note that this week we'll be confirming appointments for the Aug. 14 City of Eugene Pet Wellness Clinic, taking place from 1-4 pm at 1845 West 11th Ave. All spots are taken. 🐈🐕
#communitysupportedshelters #eugene #shelter
Please note that this week we'll be confirming appointments for the Aug. 14 City of Eugene Pet Wellness Clinic, taking place from 1-4 pm at 1845 West 11th Ave. All spots are taken. 🐈🐕
#communitysupportedshelters #eugene #shelter
August 5, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Weekly programming for CSS clients!
Please note that this week we'll be confirming appointments for the Aug. 14 City of Eugene Pet Wellness Clinic, taking place from 1-4 pm at 1845 West 11th Ave. All spots are taken. 🐈🐕
#communitysupportedshelters #eugene #shelter
Please note that this week we'll be confirming appointments for the Aug. 14 City of Eugene Pet Wellness Clinic, taking place from 1-4 pm at 1845 West 11th Ave. All spots are taken. 🐈🐕
#communitysupportedshelters #eugene #shelter
Big news! CSS is getting a new building, at 2870 W 10th Pl in Eugene (the old DMV building). You can be a part of this exciting transformation! Every dollar counts in helping us better serve our unhoused neighbors.
Learn more and give here: www.communitysupportedshelters.org/capital-campaign
Learn more and give here: www.communitysupportedshelters.org/capital-campaign
July 31, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Big news! CSS is getting a new building, at 2870 W 10th Pl in Eugene (the old DMV building). You can be a part of this exciting transformation! Every dollar counts in helping us better serve our unhoused neighbors.
Learn more and give here: www.communitysupportedshelters.org/capital-campaign
Learn more and give here: www.communitysupportedshelters.org/capital-campaign
Weekly programming for CSS clients!
Both clients & non-clients are welcome to join us for the CSS field trip, July 31 @2-3:30pm, led by Ila Rose, muralist extraordinaire. Ila says, "I believe art is medicine. It allows us to confront obstacles, to sit with that discomfort and then to push forward."
Both clients & non-clients are welcome to join us for the CSS field trip, July 31 @2-3:30pm, led by Ila Rose, muralist extraordinaire. Ila says, "I believe art is medicine. It allows us to confront obstacles, to sit with that discomfort and then to push forward."
July 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Weekly programming for CSS clients!
Both clients & non-clients are welcome to join us for the CSS field trip, July 31 @2-3:30pm, led by Ila Rose, muralist extraordinaire. Ila says, "I believe art is medicine. It allows us to confront obstacles, to sit with that discomfort and then to push forward."
Both clients & non-clients are welcome to join us for the CSS field trip, July 31 @2-3:30pm, led by Ila Rose, muralist extraordinaire. Ila says, "I believe art is medicine. It allows us to confront obstacles, to sit with that discomfort and then to push forward."
The Arts & Entrepreneurship Programs helps CSS clients learn business skills to promote their art.
Infinite ♾️ thanks to the amazing local artists at MECCA and Radiant Community Arts for being coaches and advocates for our unhoused neighbors.
Infinite ♾️ thanks to the amazing local artists at MECCA and Radiant Community Arts for being coaches and advocates for our unhoused neighbors.
July 27, 2025 at 4:21 AM
The Arts & Entrepreneurship Programs helps CSS clients learn business skills to promote their art.
Infinite ♾️ thanks to the amazing local artists at MECCA and Radiant Community Arts for being coaches and advocates for our unhoused neighbors.
Infinite ♾️ thanks to the amazing local artists at MECCA and Radiant Community Arts for being coaches and advocates for our unhoused neighbors.
Thanks to Natanya for stocking our Little Free Pantry for the first day! 🍌🍊
We partnered with Eugene Burrito Brigade, and CSS clients came together to paint our very first Little Free Pantry.
The LFP is open for donations Tue-Fri, 12:30pm-4:30pm, at 1845 W 11th Ave ♥️
#community #unhoused #giving
We partnered with Eugene Burrito Brigade, and CSS clients came together to paint our very first Little Free Pantry.
The LFP is open for donations Tue-Fri, 12:30pm-4:30pm, at 1845 W 11th Ave ♥️
#community #unhoused #giving
June 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Thanks to Natanya for stocking our Little Free Pantry for the first day! 🍌🍊
We partnered with Eugene Burrito Brigade, and CSS clients came together to paint our very first Little Free Pantry.
The LFP is open for donations Tue-Fri, 12:30pm-4:30pm, at 1845 W 11th Ave ♥️
#community #unhoused #giving
We partnered with Eugene Burrito Brigade, and CSS clients came together to paint our very first Little Free Pantry.
The LFP is open for donations Tue-Fri, 12:30pm-4:30pm, at 1845 W 11th Ave ♥️
#community #unhoused #giving
Weekly programming for CSS clients!
Note: On Thursday, the Access Center and Social Service Office will be closed for Juneteenth. Work parties are cancelled for the holiday as well.
#communitysupportedshelters #eugene #shelter
Note: On Thursday, the Access Center and Social Service Office will be closed for Juneteenth. Work parties are cancelled for the holiday as well.
#communitysupportedshelters #eugene #shelter
June 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Weekly programming for CSS clients!
Note: On Thursday, the Access Center and Social Service Office will be closed for Juneteenth. Work parties are cancelled for the holiday as well.
#communitysupportedshelters #eugene #shelter
Note: On Thursday, the Access Center and Social Service Office will be closed for Juneteenth. Work parties are cancelled for the holiday as well.
#communitysupportedshelters #eugene #shelter
🏳️⚧️ Happy Pride Month from Community Supported Shelters! 🌈
June 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
🏳️⚧️ Happy Pride Month from Community Supported Shelters! 🌈
Summer weather is upon us, & many of our unhoused clients are in need of light, breezy clothing. 🥵🌡️☀️ Drop off donations in-person Tue-Fri, 1-4pm at 1160 Grant St, or purchase online from the CSS Amazon Wishlist: loom.ly/PEFAGbc
Thanks for your support! It means the world!
Thanks for your support! It means the world!
June 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Summer weather is upon us, & many of our unhoused clients are in need of light, breezy clothing. 🥵🌡️☀️ Drop off donations in-person Tue-Fri, 1-4pm at 1160 Grant St, or purchase online from the CSS Amazon Wishlist: loom.ly/PEFAGbc
Thanks for your support! It means the world!
Thanks for your support! It means the world!
Weekly programming for CSS clients!
The Senior & Disability Services Mobile Van is open to all, not just clients. Get help signing up for Medicare, Medicaid, OHP, SNAP, Veteran's benefits, and more! No appointment needed. June 10 at 1845 W 11th Ave, 1-4pm.
#communitysupportedshelters #eugene
The Senior & Disability Services Mobile Van is open to all, not just clients. Get help signing up for Medicare, Medicaid, OHP, SNAP, Veteran's benefits, and more! No appointment needed. June 10 at 1845 W 11th Ave, 1-4pm.
#communitysupportedshelters #eugene
June 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Weekly programming for CSS clients!
The Senior & Disability Services Mobile Van is open to all, not just clients. Get help signing up for Medicare, Medicaid, OHP, SNAP, Veteran's benefits, and more! No appointment needed. June 10 at 1845 W 11th Ave, 1-4pm.
#communitysupportedshelters #eugene
The Senior & Disability Services Mobile Van is open to all, not just clients. Get help signing up for Medicare, Medicaid, OHP, SNAP, Veteran's benefits, and more! No appointment needed. June 10 at 1845 W 11th Ave, 1-4pm.
#communitysupportedshelters #eugene
St. Mary's Episcopal Church Congregation have been supporting CSS for over a decade! Recently, St. Mary's donated $3,000 through BottleDrop and adopted their FOURTH Conestoga Hut! They're masters of turning bottles and cans into shelter.
Thank you, St. Mary's!! ❤️❤️
Thank you, St. Mary's!! ❤️❤️
June 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
St. Mary's Episcopal Church Congregation have been supporting CSS for over a decade! Recently, St. Mary's donated $3,000 through BottleDrop and adopted their FOURTH Conestoga Hut! They're masters of turning bottles and cans into shelter.
Thank you, St. Mary's!! ❤️❤️
Thank you, St. Mary's!! ❤️❤️
Harley, CSS staff, understands the enormous impact of providing community for the unhoused.
"When I was out on the street, the hardest days were when nobody would look at me. So being able to just be there for somebody, let them know that I see you, I hear you."
Read more: loom.ly/SI0-K_8
"When I was out on the street, the hardest days were when nobody would look at me. So being able to just be there for somebody, let them know that I see you, I hear you."
Read more: loom.ly/SI0-K_8
June 5, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Harley, CSS staff, understands the enormous impact of providing community for the unhoused.
"When I was out on the street, the hardest days were when nobody would look at me. So being able to just be there for somebody, let them know that I see you, I hear you."
Read more: loom.ly/SI0-K_8
"When I was out on the street, the hardest days were when nobody would look at me. So being able to just be there for somebody, let them know that I see you, I hear you."
Read more: loom.ly/SI0-K_8
Some legislators feel uncertain that shelter should be a state responsibility. Without the state as a partner, local communities will be unable to sustain life-saving work.
Click here for a letter template: loom.ly/cU2x7CE
Click here for a letter template: loom.ly/cU2x7CE
June 4, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Some legislators feel uncertain that shelter should be a state responsibility. Without the state as a partner, local communities will be unable to sustain life-saving work.
Click here for a letter template: loom.ly/cU2x7CE
Click here for a letter template: loom.ly/cU2x7CE