St. Francis House of Odell

St. Francis House of Odell St. Francis House of Odell is a non-profit youth drop-in center in Odell, Oregon. Several of our volunteers have been coming weekly for almost 5 years.

Francis House of Odell is a non-profit youth drop-in center in Odell, Oregon, a small town 7 miles south of Hood River. We opened in October of 2007 and have been open several days per week for youth drop-in after school, and on Saturdays. In a town where there are very few services for youth, our center is very busy, serving 20-60 youth each day. We also take groups of youth on field trips, rangi

ng from camping, to swimming, to cultural events and festivals. Our center is located in Odell’s Historic Mid-Valley Elementary School Gym on the second floor. There is a large hardwood court in which the children play a range of activities including a lot of soccer, basketball, hockey, roller skating and tag. Around the court are flags from all around the world and heroes of cultural, scientific, and religious inspiration. The Gym also has a stage where the kids play table games, do arts and crafts, learn musical instruments, perform small theatrical productions and play educational computer games. The school has given us such a wonderful opportunity to use their space as part of a multi-use community center. Together, both the elementary and other non-profits, are able to share the space in partnership for the benefit of the Odell community. The youth center operates entirely with volunteers, including two Americorps volunteers. Financially, we operate with several small grants, donations from private donors, and partnering with several local organizations. Donations are tax deductible and can be made to St. Francis House of Odell by sending them to the address on our donate page. The youth have developed a sense of ownership of their youth center. They started a soccer skills class with some of their peers, that has drawn 5 to 8 year-olds from all over the valley! It is gratifying to see our youth growing into responsible teens and young adults. Our motto is St. Francis House, creating a place where it is easier to be good. Come visit us at 3686 Davis Dr, Odell, OR 97031

We had a fun afternoon at Mt. View Orchards in Parkdale a couple of weeks ago!
11/04/2015

We had a fun afternoon at Mt. View Orchards in Parkdale a couple of weeks ago!

Look at this old St. Francis House photo that made it onto the Gorge Community Foundation pamphlet! Thanks again, Alpine...
08/13/2015

Look at this old St. Francis House photo that made it onto the Gorge Community Foundation pamphlet! Thanks again, Alpinees!

08/12/2015

Whoa! New goals for the melty beads!

05/27/2015

An invitation: Pat, Becki & Nikki will be honored this Sunday, May 31st at Mid Valley Elementary for long-time dedication to St. Francis House! The event starts in the new gym & ends in the cafeteria for dinner. Come say hi, 5-7pm!

Sand castle city
08/27/2014

Sand castle city

Thanks for some wonderful summertime Tuesdays at the river!
08/27/2014

Thanks for some wonderful summertime Tuesdays at the river!

Come to Mercado del Valle! We're selling cherries!!!
07/05/2014

Come to Mercado del Valle! We're selling cherries!!!

06/26/2014
06/25/2014

Here are some shots of us raspberry picking at the Gorge White House and at the Hood River Lavender Farm!

The kids at St. Francis House are getting ready for the Mercado del Valle on Saturday!
06/20/2014

The kids at St. Francis House are getting ready for the Mercado del Valle on Saturday!

Here are some borrowed photos from the HRV graduation on Friday! :) No go forth and do good work!
06/09/2014

Here are some borrowed photos from the HRV graduation on Friday! :) No go forth and do good work!

06/09/2014

Muchas felicidades a todos los graduados (Armando, Fabián, Brian, Rojo, Laura, Alondra, Jorge y Luis y más) a sus familias! Tenemos mucho orgullo y mucho cariño por uds!

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Old Gym Of Mid Valley Elementary School
Odell, OR
97031

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