November 10, 2026 4:00 a.m. 

Roseburg Mayor Larry Rich proclaimed November 2026 as Homeless Youth Awareness Month during the Roseburg City Council meeting on Monday night.

A city release said the proclamation was presented to Thomas McGregor, co-chair of the Douglas County Homeless Youth Solutions Initiative, in recognition of local efforts to support children, youth and families experiencing homelessness.

An estimated 560 K-12 students – about 4.3 percent of the student population – experienced homelessness in Douglas County during the 2024-2025 school year.

The release said the city recognizes the schools, service providers, and community organizations working to meet the needs of local children, youth and families and strengthen efforts to prevent and end youth homelessness.