Uniting for Action on Housing and Homelessness in Southern Oregon
Open to Oregonians in Douglas, Jackson, and Josephine counties who want to work together across differences to tackle urgent local issues related to housing and homelessness. This program builds on UR Action’s 2025 Uniting for Action program in southern Oregon and other work we’ve been doing in Oregon since 2022,
Program Overview
Uniting for Action on Housing and Homelessness in Southern Oregon is a non-partisan civic participation program that brings together a cohort of ~20 residents of Douglas, Jackson and Josephine counties across lines of difference including politics, race, religion, age, geography, and many others. Over the course of the 8-month program, the participants (called Uniters) will build relationships, strengthen collaboration skills, explore different perspectives on key issues, and work together, in partnership with local community organizations, to identify and tackle urgent challenges related to homelessness and affordable housing that are facing these communities.
Note that Uniters receive a $250 stipend to cover travel costs and as a gesture of appreciation for their time.
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 implemented projects in collaboration with community partners to address issues of homelessness and affordable housing. Our projects make a difference — read more about them here!
Community Partners
Program Schedule
All in-person gatherings featured a workshop and other activities such as small-group discussions, visits with community leaders, a shared meal, and/or a walking tour.
Sept ‘26
PHASE I
Build Relationships and Learn Together
Kick off program. Build relationships across divides and engage in constructive dialogue.
Sept 26 | 10AM - 4PM | Jackson
Oct - Dec ‘26
PHASE II
Plan for Action
Analyze economic issues and design projects in collaboration with community partners.
Oct 24 | 10AM - 4PM | Douglas
Nov 14 | 10AM - 4PM | Josephine
Dec 12 | 10AM - 4PM | Jackson
Jan - March '27
PHASE III
Take Action
Implement projects and gather with Uniters to share successes and challenges.
Jan 2027 | Zoom | TBD
Feb 20 | 10AM - 4PM | Douglas
March/April 2027 | Zoom | TBD
May '27
PHASE IV
Communicate Results and Sustain our Action
Plan for sustainability of projects beyond the end of the program and share results with the community.
May 1 | 10AM - 4PM | Josephine