The next general meeting of PATH will take place Tuesday, January 27, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Grants Pass City Council Chambers. The meeting is open to community members, service providers, advocates, and anyone interested in learning more about ongoing efforts to address homelessness and housing instability in the region.
The structured meeting portion will run from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., followed by an open networking session from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Organizers say the extended schedule is designed to balance formal updates with time for relationship-building and informal discussion among local partners.
A featured presentation will be delivered by Gail Bashans, an outreach worker with Easterseals Oregon Veterans Employment Services. Bashans is expected to discuss available employment resources for veterans, outreach strategies, and how coordinated services can help veterans experiencing housing insecurity move toward stable work and long-term independence. Veteran-focused employment programs remain a critical component of broader homelessness response efforts, particularly in communities with a strong military population.
In addition to the featured speaker, PATH representatives will provide updates on the organization’s current initiatives, partnerships, and progress made since the previous meeting. Community partners in attendance will also have an opportunity to share information about their own programs and services, helping to strengthen coordination and reduce duplication of efforts across agencies.
The meeting will also serve as a food donation drive in support of the Josephine County Food Bank. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, which will be collected in a donation box available at the meeting. Organizers note that food insecurity often overlaps with housing instability, making support for local food programs an important part of addressing basic needs.
PATH leaders are encouraging attendees to invite family members, friends, colleagues, and others who may be interested in learning more about local efforts to reduce homelessness. Community involvement, they say, plays a key role in sustaining programs, expanding services, and building public understanding of the challenges faced by unhoused and housing-insecure residents.
Those with questions about the meeting or PATH’s work are encouraged to reach out directly to the organization ahead of time. Organizers say they look forward to a strong turnout and a productive discussion focused on collaboration, practical solutions, and making measurable progress for individuals and families in need.