SSA in the News
Staff, volunteers busy gearing up for Project PATH’s opening
HERMISTON — Tuesday, April 23, was moving day for Project PATH, the transitional homeless shelter in Hermiston. Staff members and more than a dozen volunteers began bright and early moving beds,…
Read MoreUmatilla County homeless shelter holds grand opening after months of delays
The group behind a large homeless shelter in Umatilla County celebrated the facility’s grand opening Thursday, a year after breaking ground on the project. But the unhoused residents who are…
Read MoreUmatilla County’s Homelessness Project
A coalition of western Umatilla County governments are planning for the future of the area’s homeless population, but those plans would have people staying at a former gravel quarry. The…
Read MoreHermiston City Council Gets Update on Homeless Shelter Project
The Hermiston City Council on Monday got an update on Project Path, the homeless shelter being built on Lind Road between Hermiston and Umatilla. “We’re creating a project and a…
Read MoreStepping Stones Alliance in Hermiston Hires New Staff
HERMISTON — Stepping Stones Alliance in Hermiston has a new executive director. Jesalyn Cole has been in the position since Feb. 6 and joins other recent hires, the nonprofit announced…
Read MoreStepping Stones Alliance Plans for Year-round Sleep Center
Stepping Stones Alliance in Hermiston is expanding the operation of its winter Sleep Center so it serves people throughout the year. The Sleep Center is at the former Sears building,…
Read MoreStepping Stones Alliance Breaks Ground on Transitional Housing Project
Steps are being made to give homeless people a warm place to sleep. The Stepping Stones Alliance, in partnership with local cities, broke ground Tuesday, Nov. 29, on Project PATH…
Read MoreProject PATH Groundbreaking Ceremony
Much excitement surrounding our mission, partnerships, and the formal groundbreaking of our permanent site. Stepping Stones Alliance was joined by the Mayors of Hermiston, Umatilla, Echo, and Stanfield, Umatilla County…
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Project PATH to Ease Homelessness in Umatilla County
Michael LeCompte, Digital Content Producer Nov 28, 2022 UMATILLA, Ore.- Umatilla County, in partnership with Stepping Stone Alliance, is breaking ground on Project PATH (Practical Assistance through Transitional Housing), in Hermiston on Tuesday,…
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