Lake Oswego Transitional Shelter Ministry (LOTSM)

We provide safe shelter for families in transition from homelessness.

Currently, there is a 6-month to 5-year waiting list for affordable housing in Clackamas County. Additional transitional shelters are sorely needed. Our ministry provides a proven model for committed, trained volunteers supporting the needs of homeless families when partnered with professionals from social service agencies. Many families from emergency shelters need extra help to stabilize their lives and transition successfully into permanent housing. 

Professional case-management is provided by Clackamas County Social Services. Volunteers from ministry churches provide direct support services to the guest families.

Our ministry has enjoyed broad-based community support, but the need for the increased community awareness of families in crisis is great. The benefit offered by this ministry is truly reciprocal. Both those served and those who serve in this ministry find themselves understanding better our mutual need to connect with and care for others in community. 

Thank you to our wonderful donors: Sherwin Williams, Starbucks, and BannerBuzz!