Frequently Asked Questions

  • Non-congregate shelters offer each resident a private living and sleeping space. This contrasts with larger, congregate shelters where sleeping space is shared with several other residents. Non-congregate shelters provide an alternative for people for whom congregate shelters may not be an appropriate option.scription text goes here

  • During our startup phase, we are in need community assistance for tasks ranging from communications to fund raising to volunteer coordination and much more. If you are interested in joining us, let us know what your passion is and we’ll work with you to find a spot for you on our team or with another service provider in our community.

    As construction on the site begins, we expect to host a number of volunteer work days. If you’re interested, let us know at info@oasisvillageor.org and check our Volunteer page for updates.

    Oasis Village and our other local service providers are always in need of community members to help spread accurate and compassionate information about homelessness in our community and to support additional shelter and affordable housing options in our city. If you would like to learn more, reach.

  • We welcome contributions of any amount. Our donations page offers a variety of possibilities for you to help us purchase necessities for the village.

  • Each year, HUD (the National Housing and Urban Development organization) requires that every region receiving funding conducts a week-long count of community members living houseless.

    In 2026, we experienced the first decline in many years - a 19.1% drop. This is excellent news!

    Some refer to the large camp closure on BLM property at China Hat in Bend as the reason for the decline. This is not the case.

    People living houseless were counted wherever they were - including where they moved to from China Hat if it wasn’t to shelter, housing, or out of area.

    The main difference is that we have more shelter and more assistance for obtaining stable housing. Period. Now we need to keep it up!

    We are honored to do our part at Oasis Village.

  • Oasis Village participants reside in individual, 100 square feet, “bedroom shelters” with bathrooms, showers, and other essentials provided in a community building. By offering non-congregate shelter, Oasis helps fill a gap in Redmond’s shelter continuum and offer an additional alternative for people seeking to transition to more stable housing.

  • Low barrier essentially means the requirements for entry are minimal, with a focus on harm reduction. Low-barrier shelters encourage homeless individuals to seek resources by eliminating obstacles to achieving shelter and stability.

  • Low barrier does not mean an absence of rules. The Oasis campus will be drug and alcohol free and rules to protect the safety and security of guests, staff, and the community will be enforced. The village will be fenced to provide safety, security, and privacy for guests and entry will be gated and monitored. By Redmond city ordinance, unauthorized camping will not be allowed around the perimeter fence or in the locality of the facility.

    Oasis Village is in continuous consultation with other village shelter operators throughout the region and state to continually update our best practices and ensure community safety is a top priority.

  • The length of stay is dependent upon the needs and abilities of each resident the availability of affordable housing. Typical periods of residents at similar shelter villages in Oregon range from three months to two years.

  • Oasis Village is located on two-and-a-half acres of county property in east Redmond (see map). The site is part of twelve acres the City of Redmond is leasing from the county with long-range plans to develop a homeless services campus. Oasis Village is the first occupant of the campus.