Uniting for Action on Housing and Homelessness in Southern Oregon
Open to Oregonians in Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath Counties who want to work across differences to address issues of housing and homelessness. April - November 2025. This program builds on the 2024 Uniting for Action program in the same four counties, and the other work we have been doing in Oregon since 2022.
Program Overview
Uniting for Action on Housing and Homelessness in Southern Oregon is a non-partisan civic engagement program that brings together residents of Douglas, Jackson, Josephine and Klamath counties to build relationships, strengthen collaboration skills, explore different views on key issues, and work together with community organizations to address issues of homelessness and affordable housing.
Program Goals
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Strengthen individual collaboration skills
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Better understand people with different perspectives and experiences relating to economic, social, and political issues
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Build relationships across differences and decrease “othering”
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Address local challenges around housing and homelessness.
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Strengthen communities’ cohesion and resilience
Projects with
Community Partners
Uniters in Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath counties will be implementing projects in collaboration with community partners to address issues of homelessness and affordable housing. Our projects make a difference — see examples of previous projects completed by Uniter teams in Southern Oregon here.​
Program Schedule
All in-person gatherings will feature a workshop and other activities such as small-group discussions, visits with community leaders, a shared meal, and/or a walking tour.
April ‘25
PHASE I
Build Relationships and Learn Together
Kick off program. Build relationships across divides and engage in constructive dialogue.
Apr. 12 | 10AM - 4PM Medford
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May - June ‘25
PHASE II
Plan for Action
Analyze economic issues and design projects in collaboration with community partners.
May 3 | 10AM - 4PM Grants Pass
May 31 | 10AM - 4PM Roseburg
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June 14 | 10AM - 4PM Klamath Falls
June - October '25
PHASE III
Take Action
Implement projects and gather with Uniters to share successes and challenges.
July 15 | Zoom | 90 min.
Aug. 12 | Zoom | 90 min.
Sept. 13 | 10AM - 4PM | TBD
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Oct. | Zoom | 90 min.
November '25
PHASE IV
Communicate Results and Sustain our Action
Implement projects and gather with Uniters to share successes and challenges
Nov. 15 | 10AM - 4PM | TBD