Faith Based Network

06/24/2026

Sue Harrison has been showing up for this community for years, quietly and faithfully, as a volunteer and prayer supporter. Her prayers and presence have meant more than words can say. We're so grateful for you, Sue. 🤍

06/19/2026

Registration begins at 8:30 Monday morning. Kids we look forward to seeing you for a fun week! ☀️

06/18/2026

Register your kids for VBS at Juniper at https://tinyurl.com/ycx248wz

We are so excited to welcome you and your kids for a week filled with singing, dancing, crafts, yummy snacks, games, and learning about Jesus.

July 20-24, daily from 9:00 AM-12:00PM.

06/17/2026

In case you're new here: we're JCFBN, a local nonprofit in Madras, Oregon.
We run emergency shelter, connect people with basic needs, and walk alongside anyone who needs support. Faith-motivated. Community-rooted. Free to anyone who walks through the door.
Learn more at jcfbn.org.

05/28/2026

After 19 years of hosting *Our Community Event* on the first Saturday in August, we’re excited to share a new chapter.

We are expanding our impact beyond a single day—moving toward year-round care, support, and connection for our community. 💛

Already underway:
👕 Clothing giveaways at LINC — three days a week
✂️ Planning monthly free haircuts at the local shelter this summer
🚲 Upcoming free bike repairs and bike giveaways throughout the year
🙏 And an upcoming evening in the park bringing churches together for worship, unity, and community support

Our heart remains the same—hope, transformation, resources, and community care through Christian compassion—but our reach is growing.

We would love for you to be part of what’s ahead. When we reach out for help serving those in need, we hope you’ll join us in making a lasting difference.

Together, we can bring care and dignity to more lives all year long. ✨

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]

05/05/2026

💛 Hey Madras Community,

If you’ve been wondering how to get more involved in supporting our mission at the Faith Based Network and the people we serve, we now have a simple and meaningful way for you to help!

We’ve created a MealTrain where you can sign up to prepare a meal for our shelter. It’s a direct, hands-on way to care for neighbors in need—and every meal truly makes a difference.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/v6zy8g

Whether you’re able to cook, share this post, or simply help spread the word, your support means so much to us and to those we serve.

Thank you for being part of a community that shows up for people who are hungry and hurting. ❤️

All the details you need are included on the page to help you get started in partnering with the Faith Based Network's program at the Madras Shelter. To ensure the safety of our guests, we do ask that you have a valid food handler’s card before signing up. If you don’t have one yet, you can quickly get it here:
👉 https://www.orfoodhandlers.com/ #/

The Madras Shelter is operated by Faith Based Network. At the Faith Based Network (FBN) we are dedicated to walking alongside those who are experiencing homelessness, addiction, and those who simply need a helping hand. We are a compassionate community of churches and individuals who help people in....

04/10/2026

We would also like to welcome Samantha Ewing to our Faith Based Network staff as our Shelter Services Manager! She's already been with us for a few weeks, but it seems she has been here for years. The rumor is she has known Truett for sometime and even speaks a little Arkansas. ?? She has worked in the faith-based non-profit realm for over five years in a multitude of positions, with the most recent being at Shepherd's House in Bend. She has enjoyed the discipling/case management role in her positions most of all. From a young age, Sam has enjoyed volunteering in many different settings such as her church’s youth group, Habitat for Humanity, and in other local homeless shelters, so her transition into working in the social services field was pretty seamless. Please help us welcome Sam to the Faith Based Network Team!

04/10/2026

We are happy to announce that Dave Colburn has accepted our position at the Faith Based Network as the new Shelter Operations Manager. Dave has loads of experience throughout his years leading different types of teams. You will find Dave thoughtful, down to earth, compassionate, kind & calm, and even funny sometimes... lol. :) But the most important trait we love is how in love with Jesus he is! Please help us welcome Dave to the team!