Everyone deserves a life free from violence.
Since 1979 Shelter from the Storm has been working within our community to provide safety and resources to survivors in Union County.
It is our vision to support a community driven collaboration promoting safety and empowerment for everyone to be free from violence and the fear of violence.
We are hiring! Visit our careers page and be a part of our amazing team!
March is Women’s History Month!
Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. Women’s History Month 2025 will take place from Saturday, March 1-Monday, March 31, 2025.
For this month we are honoring women who have been instrumental in the domestic violence movement. Throughout history, women have been at the forefront of various social movements, advocating for change, justice, and equality. One of many movements where women have played a pivotal role is the fight against domestic violence. From grassroots activists to influential leaders, women have spearheaded efforts to raise awareness, provide support, and enact legislative changes to combat this prevalent and pervasive issue. Join us as we explore the history of domestic violence and highlight several courageous women who’ve challenged the status quo and carved pathways to end domestic violence. Please click the link below for more information.
Community Awareness Training
We are excited to announce an important upcoming Community Awareness Training focused on raising awareness and providing valuable information about the critical issues of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking. This event is designed to empower individuals and organizations within our community to better understand, recognize, and respond to these often-hidden issues.
This session is open to everyone in the community: whether you are an educator, parent, healthcare worker, or simply someone who wants to help create a safer environment for all.
Event Details:
đź“… Date: March 27, 2025
đź•’ Time: 5-8 pm
đź“Ť Location: Cook Memorial Library Community Room-La Grande, Oregon
Call: 541-963-7226 to RSVP
*Refreshments will be served, and all training materials will be provided.
How do we prevent violence in our community?
Shelter from the Storm is honored to receive funding through Oregon’s Sexual Assault Task Force & The Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence in order to do prevention work in our community.
We understand that prevention of violence in our community is a community wide effort, and we hope that you will join us in pursuit of our vision of a community driven to promote safety and empower everyone to be free from violence and the fear of violence.
Looking for a different way to give?
Check out our Amazon Wishlist! We've listed some items we're currently in need of. You can have these items shipped directly to us, and every contribution will help support our survivors.
March 2025 donation requests:
Pantry: Our food pantry is still being visited quite often from our community and we run out of items to give to folks! Here are some of the items most needed/asked for:
Single serve meals that are ready to eat, or easy to make (example: cup o noodle, single serve mac and cheese, single serve oatmeal cups, flip top soups, chili, etc.). Cereal and oatmeal. Juice boxes. Snack items, such as chips, cookies, Hostess snacks, fruit snacks, etc. Can openers, as most folks facing food insecurity do not have one.
Other Items Needed: Straight Talk $45 phone cards. We were gifted several new Straight Talk phones but do not have the phone cards to go with them.
Toilet paper and cleaning supplies for our Safe House such as bleach, paper towels, disinfecting wipes, bathroom cleaners, toilet cleaner, Lysol, etc.!
*In immediate need of: Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, razors (both male and female), and shaving cream (both male and female). Also, toothbrushes and toothpaste are highly needed.
Size 1,5, 6 & 7 diapers are also needed at this time. Also, baby wipes, please.
Laundry detergent, dryer sheets, fabric softener are very much needed.
Gift cards to give to our clients for things they need. Examples: WalMart, Safeway, Grocery Outlet, McDonalds, Wendy’s, KFC, etc.
SFS Dates
Please refer to this calendar to keep updated with our services, closure dates, and upcoming events.