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Together We Shelter

Helping the unhoused rebuild their lives

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We Pioneered Conestoga Huts

Cost-effective and durable micro-shelters

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We Pioneered Conestoga Huts

Cost-effective and durable micro-shelters

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Community Supported Shelters (CSS), headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, is an innovative nonprofit that helps the unhoused rebuild their lives through intentional community.

Over 1,000

lives changed for the better since our start in 2013

46

states and 6 countries use Conestoga Huts

13

Safe Spot Communities under our management in Eugene

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What We Do

Safe Spot Communities

We manage group-living environments that emphasize stability and peer support.

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Consulting Services

We share our practices and expertise with governments and other nonprofits.

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Conestoga Huts

We maintain micro-shelters that are inexpensive, lockable, and easy to build.

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Advocacy

We support change to solve homelessness and protect rights of unhoused people.

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News

Hope in a Difficult Time

October 31, 2025
As we move deeper into fall and prepare for the cold months ahead, we want to share an update on our work and a reflection on what this season means for our community. Recent policy changes and funding reductions across Oregon are already having consequences for people experiencing homelessness. New SNAP rules are e

Turning Art Into Income

October 30, 2025
Since the inception of the CSS workforce development program in 2024, it has become clear that not everyone is interested or able to work in a traditional workplace. It can be quite the challenge to locate jobs that are part time, supportive, accessible to folks with disabilities or criminal history, to name but a few

Warming Hearts with Welcome Totes

October 29, 2025
When someone moves, they may receive housewarming gifts to celebrate their new beginning, which can help a new house or apartment start to feel like a real home. Each person who moves into a Conestoga Hut receives something akin to a "Hut-warming" gift. “A welcome tote is given to new clients when they move into a Hu
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Your support provides shelter and hope for a better tomorrow. No amount is too small to give. $20 can make a real difference in the lives of unhoused individuals—it can fund an Outreach Kit, which provides someone in need with water, snacks, and hygiene supplies.

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