March 7, 2025 3:20 a.m.

The Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court is preparing for their 109th graduation on May 13th at 5:15 p.m. in the Cascade Hall building at the fairgrounds.

Graduate hopeful Jesse Dewbre is seeking assistance for his project to obtain items for Peace at Home Advocacy Center.

Peace at Home’s largest current need was for hygiene items that include: soap, shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, shaving cream, razors, deodorant, feminine products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and more. The program, partnered with Family, Faith, and Relationship Advocates, is working to open new programs on their campus on Southeast Douglas Avenue for a youth shelter and young adult transitional housing. FARA will be opening Dome Spe, homes of hope, where they will not only provide overnight shelter for 11-17-year-old youth in crisis but also provide a variety of drop-in services as well.

Dewbre said, “Some people need help and having options for hygiene when they start over or need it most can make a difference”. Dewbre has placed donation boxes at Peace at Home’s office at 1202 Southeast Douglas Avenue and the FARA office at 505 Southeast Main Street.

For more information about Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court, go to: https://douglascountyor.gov/851/HOPE-Drug-Court