Welcome To
The Parker House
We are a 501c(3) Nonprofit
“Providing hope and opportunities for homeless women and women with children”
Housing
The high cost of housing is forcing many people, especially women and children, into homelessness. Fear and trauma can accompany displacement when options are few or non-existent. With few options available, many have no choice but to live in their cars or couch surf. Fear and trauma often accompany displacement, and children are especially vulnerable to this instability. In Jackson County, two students in every classroom are experiencing homelessness. This issue impacts all ages and affects our entire community .
A Little History
This historic 1897 farmhouse on .66 acre in Ashland, Oregon was originally part of the largest working ranch in Southern Oregon. In 2018, it was purchased and renovated specifically for our nonprofit use.
What We Are
The Parker House is a Transitional Housing Program that helps women regain emotional well-being, independence and permanent housing by providing support, individual case management and a safe home environment.
“If you want to touch the past, touch a rock. If you want to touch the present, touch a flower. If you want to touch the future, touch a life.” -Unknown
What We Offer
Our Focus
At Parker House, we help women heal from the root causes homelessness: trauma, abuse and lack of stable income, so they can become self-sufficient and emotionally and physically healthy for themselves and their children. We do this through individual counseling, coaching and education.
Our Program
We provide a community living environment with private bedrooms and on-site support. We offer individual case management, mentoring, community referrals, and education, customized to each participant’s needs. Every woman at Parker House makes a commitment to work toward achieving weekly and long-term goals in order to turn their lives and the lives of their children around.
Community Partners
We work with many social service, mental health, and healthcare agencies and organizations in Jackson and Josephine counties. We assist each Participant to connect with the community resources they need to help them achieve their personal and housing goals. We often are the conduit that makes these referrals work and serve as a liaison when needed.
What We Do.
We provide temporary short term housing with a rapid rehousing rate.
We have on-site support programs that educate and empower.
All with the goal of creating successful and stable housing.
FAQs
How do I apply for the house?
Email us at ashlandparkerhouse@gmail.com and ask for an application. Or, call our House Manager, Nancy Satterly, at (541) 500-7381.
How long does the Program last?
Our program is designed to meet individual needs, so the length of the program varies accordingly. The average stay of our participants is 6 months.
Is there a cost?
There is a monthly program fee. Each Participant’s fee is based on individual need and a sliding fee scale.
Is there Staff onsite?
Our House Manager works full-time and is available during designated hours.
Make a Donation.
100% of your donation goes directly towards helping an individual or family. Your donations help with program fees, rental assistance, education, food and personal necessities.
Volunteer
We welcome volunteers, especially help with our garden, home maintenance and childcare. There are many ways to help out. Please call us to learn more.
