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March 5, 2026

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Together We Shelter

Helping the unhoused rebuild their lives

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We Pioneered Conestoga Huts

Cost-effective and durable micro-shelters

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Community Supported Shelters (CSS), headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, is an innovative nonprofit that helps the unhoused rebuild their lives through intentional community.

Over 1,000

lives changed for the better since our start in 2013

46

states and 6 countries use Conestoga Huts

13

Safe Spot Communities under our management in Eugene

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What We Do

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January 24, 2026
On a sunny January day, Dan, 58, and Robert, 60, worked together on the CSS Maintenance Crew doing restoration work at the Empire Pond Safe Spot Community. Another typical workday for both of them in some ways, but one that neither could have imagined just a year and a half ago. Dan and Robert are brothers who had not
January 23, 2026
The "starving artist" stereotype is well-known. Housed folks often struggle to make an income through art. That difficulty is magnified for unhoused artists, for whom many basic resources are out of reach: good-quality supplies, studio space, and art classes. For that reason, when CSS launched our new Arts Entrepreneur
January 22, 2026
Right now is a scary time for many of the people we serve. Freezing weather brings real and immediate danger. Increased enforcement and the presence of ICE create fear and instability, particularly for immigrant community members. And harmful language and policies at the federal level continue to further criminalize ho
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Your support provides shelter and hope for a better tomorrow. No amount is too small to give. $20 can make a real difference in the lives of unhoused individuals—it can fund an Outreach Kit, which provides someone in need with water, snacks, and hygiene supplies.

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