CAPECO Receives $1.7 Million in Homeless Shelter Funding

CAPECO, a nonprofit organization serving Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties, has been awarded $1,710,623 in shelter funding through Oregon’s Statewide Shelter Program. The funding is part of more than $102 million in awards given to 22 regional coordinators across the state. The program aims to expand shelter capacity and support people experiencing homelessness.

CAPECO operates the Promise Inn in Pendleton, offering programs to address homelessness in the region. The organization’s services are part of a broader effort to provide shelter and support for vulnerable neighbors. The funding will help sustain and expand these efforts, ensuring continued access to essential resources.

The Statewide Shelter Program was established in 2024 through the collaboration of Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and Rep. Pam Marsh (D-Ashland). The initiative brought together state, city, and county agencies, legislators, direct service organizations, and shelter operators to create a coordinated response to homelessness. The program now supports more than 5,000 shelter beds statewide.

Oregon Housing and Community Services oversees the program, which was designed to ensure equitable distribution of resources across urban, suburban, rural, and coastal counties. Regional coordinators were selected through a competitive process to represent diverse geographic areas and community needs.

The funding reflects a commitment to addressing housing insecurity and providing immediate relief to those in need. By supporting regional coordinators, the program seeks to create a more responsive and effective system for serving people experiencing homelessness.

The initiative underscores the importance of collaboration and shared responsibility in caring for vulnerable neighbors. As the program expands, it offers a model for how public and nonprofit sectors can work together to address complex social challenges.

Micah 6:8 calls for justice, mercy, and humble service. The Statewide Shelter Program embodies these principles by prioritizing the needs of those without stable housing and fostering partnerships to provide lasting support.

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