"Times are Tough for the T.H.E. House."
the World Newspaper, Coos Bay, OR November 7, 2006
By Alexander Rich Staff Writer

Help is normally something the T.H.E. House provides, whether to people who are homeless or disabled or residents down on their luck. But with its rooms perpetually filled and its coffers depleted, the Coos Bay nonprofit organization is looking for some assistance of its own. People kind of forget about the service we provide to the community, but these people we serve are not going away, ” said Mary Ann Snow, board president of Temporary Help in Emergency, Inc. During Hurricane Katrina, there was no support, because local philanthropists were sending their donations to victims in New Orleans, Snow said. Now we don't have the money for the extra services we provide. ” The primary function of T.H.E. House is offering dinner and shelter to the homeless, the mentally disabled and recently discharged inmates from local correctional facilities. Every evening at 5, people begin arriving to take showers and get in line for dinner, which is available to anyone who shows up after 6. The facility also has 19 beds for those who need a place to sleep. In recent years, the demand for these services has increased significantly. According to T.H.E. House Director Eve Farrell, the nonprofit provided 23,367 meals in 2002-03. This past fiscal year, the house served 29,773. Last year, the facility provided housing for 513 men and 82 women for a total of 9,438 nights. The previous year, the latter figure was 7,868. Asked why the demand for her organization's services has increased, Farrell points to an economic equation that is out of joint. My personal view is the cost of living has risen and wages are not, and it's killing people, ” Farrell said, noting that the 14 beds assigned to men are all occupied about 90 percent of the time. Despite the rising costs associated with its increased assistance, T.H.E. House has seen a drop in local contributions and state funding. Between July and October, the nonprofit received $1,947, compared to $3,164 during the same period last year. Contributions from area churches also fell by more than half, $8,180 to $3,985, over that four-month span. Our services keep going up but our funding keeps going down, ” Farrell said, noting that the annual budget this year is about $103,000. “ What is really down is individual contributions. That's where we are really forgotten about. ” World Photos by Madeline Steege Food and other donated items can be dropped off at T.H.E. House at 745 Koos Bay Blvd. in Coos Bay any time. There is somebody there most of the time but items also can be left on the front porch if no one answers the door.

Pacific Coast Corvette Club donates to the T.H.E. HOUSE.
KCBY-TV, Coos Bay, OR November 21, 2006
By Sabrina Rodriguez

With the goal of giving back to the community, some car enthusiasts drive home a generous donation to the THE House. The Pacific Coast Corvette Club is known for hosting either show 'n' shines or car cruises, but every year, they give money to a worthwhile cause. And according to Spence Heide, president of the club, THE House was an easy choice. "We presented a check for $500 to the T-H-E House. We look around every year to see where we can give and help the most, and we think T-H-E House is very deserving. We just see the people lining up here at five o'clock everyday (for food). It's the place to donate some money." The THE House provides food, shelter, and support to those who are homeless, disabled, or just need some help. The house has 19 beds, which provides a place to the homeless to sleep and shower. But the facility itself is in need of help, items such as blankets, soap, and towels are always welcome. They also could use food items like, fruit, eggs, milk, and meat. For a complete list of the organization's needs and giving cash donations, go to their website at: http://www.thehouseinc.net To make a donation, drop it off at the THE House, which is located at 745 Koos Bay Boulevard.

TOPS club donates canned goods to the T.H.E. House.
the World Newspaper, Coos Bay, OR November 22, 2006

Members of the TOPS No. OR 114, North Bend, stand behind a table filled with food to be donated to T.H.E. House (Temporary help in Emergency, Inc) in Coos Bay, for help with everday meals. At the meeting for the weight losing group the members decided to donate one can of food for every pound lost and two cans of food for every pound gained.

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