I.V. HOPE Village is a transitional living project located in Cave Junction, OR being developed to increase the number of affordable housing options in our community and offer support for unhoused people in our community.

I.V. HOPE Village is not a short-term shelter or a long-term living solution. It is a supportive interim stopping ground for those who are experiencing homelessness to have the support they need to find long-term housing, employment, and learn important life skills.

The development lot is located off S. Kerby Ave. between W. Watkins and Schumacher Streets in Cave Junction, Oregon. This location was picked for its proximity to other services and to transform a poorly used piece of land into a valuable community resource.

The project will retain as many healthy, old growth trees as possible while removing vegetation to be more fire resilient. The development will be an attractive addition to the neighborhood with natural landscaping, public art opportunities, and quality fencing for the security of our participants.

Check out site plans here.

A transitional housing community like I.V. HOPE Village provides the opportunity for those experiencing homelessness to have interim stability and support to successfully move to and maintain stable housing. Essentially, transitional housing communities provide services and resources to individuals who might not have access to individualized assistance to help them meet their future goals. Support services may include physical and mental health support, counseling, skills training, job search support, and the benefit of living in a supportive community that is cheering for your success!

More information about applications, program information, participation guidelines, and community rules will be posted when finalized.

I.V. HOPE Village is a “housing first” model that will provide an opportunity for community members who have barriers to finding traditional housing. Having stable housing allows individuals to maintain important factors of health, a sense of well-being, employment, relationships, and social safety nets to increase success in recovery. Housing first also reduces the cost burden of emergency and healthcare services on our community – saving money and improving outcomes for all.

It’s important to remember that housing-first does not mean that everyone will be eligible or interested in participating in our program – there will be criteria and guidelines that will be used to evaluate interested individuals that are a good fit for the accountability that comes along with transitional housing and to ensure the safety of program participants and our community.

From Community Solutions “What is Housing-First?”:

“Housing First is a recovery-oriented, evidence-based philosophy and approach that recognizes that housing is a basic human right, and that people are better equipped to make progress in their lives if they have a safe, stable place to live.

Housing First recognizes that homelessness is, first and foremost, a housing crisis, which can be addressed and resolved by providing safe, affordable housing. “

I.V. HOPE Village participants are members of our community who are ready to transition from an uncertain living situation (outside, car, couch surfing, etc.) to a situation in which they feel confident supporting themselves. Interested local individuals will apply to willingly participate in the program and show readiness for successful participation.

More information about applications, program information, participation guidelines, and community rules will be posted when finalized.

An important piece of transitional housing communities is the support that they provide to participants – support that might otherwise be unavailable. Although services and resources available are not finalized, they may include physical and mental health support, counseling, skills training, job search support, and the benefit of living in a supportive community.

More information about applications, program information, participation guidelines, and community rules will be posted when finalized.

Participants living at IV HOPE Village will be required to agree and adhere to community rules and guidelines. These rules will be in place to ensure the success and safety of program participants and the community at-large.

More information about applications, program information, participation guidelines, and community rules will be posted when finalized.

I.V. HOPE Village is currently seeking partnerships with Options for Southern Oregon and OnTrack to help participants with substance use disorder. Additionally, we anticipate working with subject matter experts to provide guidance and direction surrounding policies pertaining to substance use disorder. To best support the recovery of our participants, there will be case management offices located in the I.V. HOPE Village shared community building for on-site services.

More information about applications, program information, participation guidelines, and community rules will be posted when finalized.

I.V. HOPE Village is being funded multiple ways. Initial funding came from the State of Oregon through House Bill 5006 from the diligent work of State Representative Lily Morgan. Subsequent funding has and will be provided through grant funds, federal and state funding already earmarked to address the affordable housing crisis and homelessness, as well individual donations of time and money. Want to get involved? Let us know!