Hope for Kids in Crisis Donation Effort Supports Local Children And Families

A Douglas County H.O.P.E. Drug Court graduate phase participant is leading a community donation effort aimed at helping local children and families during crisis situations.

The project, called Hope for Kids in Crisis, will benefit the Oregon Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division in Douglas County. The effort is focused on collecting basic necessities for children from newborn to age 12 who may be entering care, receiving emergency support or going through a difficult transition.

ODHS Child Welfare staff work with vulnerable children and families during some of their most challenging moments. Organizers said having essential items available right away can help provide comfort, safety and dignity for children during uncertain times.

Community members are being asked to donate new items with tags for children from newborn through age 12. Needed items include:

• Diapers
• Baby wipes
• Light toiletries
• Clothing
• Shoes

Other helpful donations include car seats, gas cards and non-perishable snack items for families and children who may be waiting in the office.

All donations must be received by June 7, 2026.

Donation Drop-Off Locations

Donations may be dropped off at the following locations:

Champion Car Wash
250 Suite A NE Garden Valley Blvd., Roseburg

Douglas County Juvenile Department Lobby
First Floor Courthouse, Room 105A
1036 SE Douglas Avenue, Roseburg

ODHS Child Welfare Office
738 W Harvard Avenue, Roseburg

Car Wash Fundraiser Planned May 30

A community car wash fundraiser will also be held on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Champion Car Wash, located at 250 Suite A NE Garden Valley Blvd. in Roseburg.

For every vehicle washed during the event, $1 will be donated to the Hope for Kids in Crisis project. Community members may also bring donation items to the event.

Recovery Through Service

The H.O.P.E. Drug Court Program includes community service projects as part of its focus on recovery, accountability and personal growth. Organizers said projects like Hope for Kids in Crisis give participants a way to give back while building positive connections in the community.

Drug Court helps individuals work through substance use disorders with treatment, support services, regular court supervision and accountability. Through service projects, participants are able to support others while reinforcing responsibility, compassion and long-term recovery.

“This project is an opportunity for our community to come together and support children who may be facing challenging circumstances,” said Jeremiah Ulam, Drug Court Graduate Phase Participant. “Every diaper, pair of shoes, package of wipes, and clothing item donated helps ensure that children entering or receiving services through Child Welfare have access to basic necessities and a sense of dignity and comfort.”

The H.O.P.E. Drug Court Project is encouraging community members, businesses, civic organizations and families throughout Douglas County to take part in the effort.

More information about the H.O.P.E. Drug Court program is available through the Douglas County website under the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council section.

For more information or to contribute, contact Robert Wilson, Program/Court Coordinator, at 541-957-2441 or Robert.d.wilson@ojd.state.or.us.