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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2019 | 9A BOOHER from A6 House only two months, their progress thus far demonstrates a high po- tential for more women’s success through the pro- gram. Bird was herself a ben- eficiary of a similar pro- gram in Portland five years ago. Homeless and addict- ed to heroin, Bird went through several treatment programs before Central City Concern provided her with a sober living envi- ronment. “I was provided all the resources I needed to get my life back together,” she said. “And when I moved here, there was nothing like that going on and I couldn’t believe it.” Establishing the Booher House has been a passion project for the members of Public Notices The Lowest Rates in Lane County PUBLIC MEETINGS, TRUSTEE NOTICES, PROBATE, AUCTION & FORECLOSURE NOTICES, AND MORE. Safe Haven, each of whom have personal recovery stories. “The ladies who run this house on the commit- tee are a great inspiration for anyone who’s trying to get clean,” said Thompson. Because of the difficulty in finding qualified hous- ing candidates, however, the nonprofit has eased some of its requirements and dropped rent to $400 a month. The house still has its own limitations; for in- stance, there are currently no facilities or staff to care for children, which dis- qualifies some from resi- dency. “That breaks our heart when you have to turn anybody away,” said Bird. And while the Safe Ha- ven board has expressed interest in expanding its resources to include hous- ing which accommodates children and eventually transitional housing for men, such goals are still far beyond the purview of fi- nancial possibility. With only two residents, the nonprofit is operating in the red on a monthly ba- sis and fundraising efforts have not been as fruitful as they would have liked. Despite fundraising shortfalls, Bird is confident that sustainability is within reach, either through com- munity input or taking in more residents. “If everybody put in a dollar for a bed, we could put somebody off the streets, into a bed and keep them safe enough to get a job,” said Bird of future fundraising efforts. Ideally, Safe Haven will soon take on four more women. By meeting those goals, the Booher House’s future as Cottage Grove’s tran- sitional housing resource may be secured. “There’s a drastic need in Cottage Grove for this,” said Leah. “And if they can help me turn my life around, they can do it for just about everybody.” To sponsor a bed or get more information, Safe Haven can be contacted at 541-946-3234. For those experiencing emotional distress or suicide ide- ation, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273- 8255. 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