At each of our three events, people experiencing homelessness are our honored guests. In one morning they can store their belongings safely, choose fresh clothes, shower, get a haircut, talk with a counselor, and sit down to a meal made by top chefs. Then they spend the rest of the day with the community, as part of it.
A guest’s day
Step by step
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8am to 1pm
Safe storage for belongings
Guests can check the belongings they carry with them into secure storage in the gym, so they can enjoy the day with nothing to watch over.
Our security team receives each guest’s belongings at the door and hands the owner a matching number. The same number is placed on the belongings inside. Only security staff enter the storage area, at all times.
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8am to 1pm
Fresh clothes from the Goodwill tent
First stop is the Goodwill tent, where each guest chooses a new set of clothes to wear for the day. Goodwill is partnering with us on this program.
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8am to 1pm · last shower at 1pm
Private, hot showers
Separate showers for men and women, with a limited number of guests at a time so no one feels rushed or crowded.
Security is present at the showers at all times, and each guest is escorted in and out before the next guest goes. After the last shower at 1pm, we coordinate with the venue’s custodial staff to thoroughly clean and sanitize the showers.
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Free
Haircuts
Barbers are on hand to give a free hair trim to anyone who would like one.
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Free
Counselors and psychologists
Caring professionals are available to talk with guests and help them find out if additional support would help them.
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Sign-up on site
Oregon Health Plan enrollment
Guests who need health coverage can sign up for the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) right at the event. We hope to arrange weekend availability so guests can use the medical tent and see doctors and nurses as needed.
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In discussions with medical partners
The medical tent
We are in discussions with medical partners to staff a medical tent with doctors, nurses and equipment, and a runner to bring lab tests to the hospital for analysis.
While they wait for results, guests can walk Recovery Road. Later in the day they can return to the medical tent to get results and schedule follow-up doctor appointments if needed.
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All day
Recovery Road
Along Recovery Road, guests can visit faith tents from many of the religious communities in Jackson County, and sign up to meet weekly in small groups that help them stay on the path to recovery.
Recovery Road also brings together recovery and support organizations from across the valley, so every guest leaves knowing where to turn next.
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Free
A chef-made meal
Every guest is served a free, tasty meal from a menu designed by top chefs from our valley. Our servers plate and serve every meal with sanitation in mind.
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Afternoon and evening
The rest of the day, together
After the meal, our guests enjoy the rest of the event like everyone else: the music, the speakers, the community. Fresh, clean and cared for, they are simply part of the crowd.
Recovery Road is for everyone
Help for you, or someone you love
Recovery Road is open to every guest at the event. You will find a place for a friend, family member or coworker who could use help getting back on their feet. Many people don’t know these support groups exist, or that they can help, so please share what you find.
In the back corner of Recovery Road you will also find our Second Stage, where local high school students perform in the talent contest.
And the meal? It is prepared by our Event Chefs.
Our hope is that anyone facing addiction, thoughts of suicide or homelessness will see there is more to life than just getting through the next day.
Feeling like a part of our community, instead of alone, can help a person start a new life. We are also in discussions with local school systems about how we can reach people even earlier.