Author: Southern Oregon Family
and horses.Dogs for Better Lives
Dogs for Better Lives! Formerly Dogs for the Deaf, we’re a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization rescuing and professionally training Assistance Dogs since 1977. We maintain a lifelong commitment to all dogs we rescue or breed and the people we serve. If you or someone you know needs an Assistance Dog, we’re here to help.
For more information please visit https://www.dogsforbetterlives.org/
Down Syndrome Association of Southern Oregon
The Down Syndrome Association of Southern Oregon is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide the means necessary to empower individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential. DSASO provides support and resources for persons with Down syndrome and their families. Additionally, DSASO
seeks to provide the broader community with information and education to increase awareness and foster positive attitudes regarding people with Down syndrome.
We welcome new and expectant parents, not so new parents, individuals with Down syndrome, friends, family, educators, medical professionals and anyone seeking information about Down syndrome to explore our website! You will find helpful information, activities and resources to enlighten and encourage you on your journey to build positive relationships with, and support for, the unique person in your life who has Down syndrome.
For more information please call 541-776-9805 or visit http://www.dsaso.org
Roc Food Pantry in Grants Pass
Reaching Our Community
ROC is a rapidly growing food distribution center in Grants Pass, Oregon serving low and no income families as well as working families who, for whatever reason, are trying to make ends meet. We provide delivery service to our homebound seniors and disabled clients, a first in Josephine County, as well as supplemental Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets to help families during the holidays.
For more information please call 541-476-3344 or visit http://rochome.org
Women’s Crisis Support Team
“Dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault through intervention, prevention, education and safe shelter.”
Women’s Crisis Support Team (WCST) is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending the cycle of domestic violence and sexual assault in Josephine County through intervention, prevention, and safe shelter. WCST was formed in 1977 as the Women’s Coalition of Josephine County, and operated entirely as a volunteer program and hot line for rape victims. In 1980 the organization changed its name, expanded its scope, and incorporated as a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization, dedicated to the struggle against both domestic violence and sexual assault.
For more information call 541-479-9349 or visit http://www.wcstjoco.org/
Maslow Project
Maslow Project’s mission is to offer every homeless child and youth the probability of success and the opportunity for a better life. We do this by providing resources for basic needs, removing barriers to education and employment, and fostering self-sufficiency in a collaborative and empowering environment.
For more information visit http://www.maslowproject.com/
CASAs- Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children
CASAs are the voice of the child and the eyes and ears of the court
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) speak for foster children in the courtroom, representing solely the child’s best interests. They move mountains so that each child progresses as quickly and effectively as possible through the foster care system and into a safe, permanent home.
If you are interested in being a CASA:
In Jackson County call 541-734-2272 or visit http://www.jacksoncountycasa.org/
In Josephine County call 541-474-5427 or visit http://jococasa.org/
In Klamath County call 541-885-6017 or visit https://www.klamathfallscasa.org/
Grants Pass Pregnancy Care Center
As a community-funded, accredited medical center, we are 
here to offer hope, support and medical care to you so that you can make an informed decision about your sexual health or pregnancy.
The Pregnancy Care Center can provide a free pregnancy test, a free pregnancy ultrasound (in most cases) and a verification of pregnancy that can be used to apply for OHP.
Support, Education & resources during Pregnancy
Pregnancy Care Center is here for YOU during your journey through pregnancy
For more information please call 541-479-6264 or visit https://www.gppregnancy.com
Library Storytimes
Attending storytime at one of the branches in Southern Oregon is a wonderful, fun way to introduce your children to the library as well as helping them learn early literacy and social skills which prepare them for reading and kindergarten. Preschool storytimes are for children ages three and up.
Also offered are programs inJacksonCountyfor pre-walking babies and wobblers (children who are walking but not yet ready for preschool storytime).
For Jackson County Library Storytimes
http://jcls.org/storytime
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For Josephine County Community Library Storytimes
https://josephinelibrary.org/
Youth Programs at Rogue Rock Gym!
Rogue Rock Gym was founded in 2005 by Ashland resident Matt Lambert, who recognized the need for a modern indoor rock climbing facility in 
Southern Oregon. Rogue Rock Gym is Southern Oregon’s first full service indoor climbing gym with 30ft tall walls, over 6,000sq ft of climbing terrain, 33 rope stations, qualified instruction, youth programs, and fitness equipment. Rogue Rock Gym’s mission is to provide our community with an exciting and safe climbing environment while providing the highest standard of rock climbing instruction and coaching for youth and adults. This year we celebrate our 10 year anniversary and our proud to say that we have hosted over 30,000 individual climbers on our walls!
Exposing children to the benefits and joys of rock climbing is one of the primary focuses of Rogue Rock Gym. Indoor rock climbing is a fun, healthy activity for kids in a safe and controlled environment. They build strength and self-confidence on our walls, and when they achieve the top of a climb they garner a sense of accomplishment that is long lasting. Our staff is very experienced working with children through our host of youth programs including private instruction, birthday parties, summer camps, youth climbing club, and a competitive climbing team.
Our rock gym offers Auto-belay devices, which allow climbers access to our tall walls without requiring any previous instruction or training. Parents can bring their kids in and with a 2 minute orientation to the device can be clipping their kids in to scramble up the walls! The device does all the work of catching the climber and lowering them slowly and safely to the ground. Kids love them! These devices are safe and reliable and have become a standard in the climbing wall industry.
Kids looking to try climbing for their first time are encouraged to sign up for “Climb Time” which is a hour and a half long session with one of our staff instructors who coach and provide technique tips for the child while climbing. Group pricing is available for multiple climbers. Please call ahead to schedule.