March 23, 2020 3:35 a.m.
One organization facing a tough situation, helped another group in need on Friday afternoon.
Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville implemented a two-week closure of its facilities last Tuesday due to the COVID-19 situation. With a large amount of food that was not going to be used due to the closure, Director of Hospitality Travis Hill, decided to donate some of it to the shelter for homeless teens, located in Roseburg.
Hill told News Radio 1240 KQEN the idea came after a recent visit to Casa de Belen by Cow Creek CEO Michael Rondeau and Tribal Chair John McCafferty. Hill said the officials knew the funding for the shelter was especially tight right now. He said they wanted to raise awareness for the non-profit organization as they believe it is providing a valuable service in the community.
Over two dozen cases of fruits and vegetables, plus several cases of milk and juice were donated by Seven Feathers. They also delivered dozens of pies to the shelter as well.
Casa de Belen Executive Director Kivonna Coccia told KQEN they partner with the food bank program of the United Community Action Network to access food, but also accept other help. With the teens at the shelter, out of school for several weeks, their need for food has increased. Coccia said there is also an increased need for items like sanitizer, soap and other cleaning essentials.
Coccia was thankful for the boost from Seven Feathers. She said “as we face an unprecedented and unpredictable moment in time, we find hope in partners like the Cow Creek Tribe, who in the wake of facing their own challenges, continues to serve and help others”.
Find out more about helping Casa de Belen by going to www.casadebelen.org.