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05/01/2026

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04/16/2026

🎉Today’s County Spotlight: Tillamook County!

Tillamook County, established in 1853 from parts of Yamhill and Clatsop counties, is known for its 75 miles of scenic coastline, four bays, and nine rivers. These natural features provide abundant recreational opportunities, including deep-sea and stream fishing, clamming, crabbing, whale and bird watching, beachcombing, and hiking. The county's forests are also ideal for hunting, backpacking, and other activities.

Beyond its natural beauty and recreation, the county is home to various cultural and historical attractions, such as the Cape Meares Lighthouse, the Kilchis Point Reserve, the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, and the historic coast guard boathouse.

The county's economy is centered on agriculture, forest products, fishing, and recreation. Dairy farms dominate the fertile valley, which is home to the world-famous Tillamook Creamery.

there was a resort community that disappeared between 1907 and the 1950s in Tillamook County? Due to erosion, the Lost City of Bayocean displaced 600 residents and caused the loss of its entire infrastructure, including a luxury hotel and a movie theater.

What’s your favorite spot in Tillamook County?



Photo by: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives

04/08/2026

When you’re on-site at CARE, give Russ a wave and a smile, he will always smile back atcha!

Meet Russell, a former participant from the Tillamook Hope Center who has become a key member of the recovery community there.

Three years ago, Rusell got in a fight with his wife that left him homeless and disengaged from his family. Drugs had been a part of his story for a while, and while homeless, he went to stay with people in Beaverton. He had a lot of m**h in his system, but it was laced with fentanyl, and Russell recognized it was going to destroy him, but didn’t know what to do to get out of the cycle. The police in Washington County pulled him over driving while he was high, and he thanked the office. He knew this was it – this was his opportunity to get sober.

The judge in Tillamook sent him to the Tillamook Hope Center where he immediately threw himself into using the resources available to him at the facility. He engaged with CARE and Celebrate Recovery. He saved money, worked, and got an apartment. He had an opportunity to work for CARE one month after moving out of the Hope Center. He is now a Recovery Peer Mentor, and is celebrating 2 years clean. He helps look after all 16 of the CARE shelters in his region. “It’s my calling. I wouldn’t want to do anything else anymore.” He went from no community, to being a key part of it. Many of the homeless in Tillamook know him by name, he gets to spend time with his 2 boys – Riker, 28, and Ethan, 16 – who live in Pacific City. He is even still friends with his ex-wife. He feels energized about the direction his life is going.

He emphasized how much Helping Hands, CARE, and Celebrate Recovery changed his life, which he does for the people he works with, and he always asks them the question he used to ask himself.... “are you ready?”

To support individuals like Russell on their journey to sobriety and sustainability, donate today at www.helpinghandsreentry.org/donate

03/14/2026

The CARE team showed up today to support the first “Out of the Darkness” walk to recognize Su***de Awareness and Prevention. An awesome turnout for this THS senior project. NOTE: if you or someone you care about is experiencing depression, su***de ideation, or SUD, our community cares about you! Call ☎️ 988 for support. We CARE!

03/12/2026

CARE staff along with family and friends will be walking to support our local HS students senior project. You can support the We CARE walking team and this special event by clicking link below.

I'm supporting American Foundation for Su***de Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de. Please support me with a donation or join me!

02/19/2026

An OUTSTANDING Event to connect with great resources! Come see us this Sunday!

01/28/2026

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01/27/2026

Please come out and join us tomorrow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church! Homeless Connect is a community resource fair open to all community members. There will be a clothes closet, food bags from the Food Bank, haircuts, notary service, 25+ community resource groups tabling, and a brown bag lunch sponsored by the Adventist Hospital. 10-2, All are welcome!

01/22/2026

We are thrilled to partner with Nonprofit Professionals Now in our search for the next Executive Director.

Position: CARE Executive Director Supervisor: Board of Directors Status: Full-time 40 hours per week; exempt Benefits: paid medical/dental/vision benefits, retirement with 3% match after one...

01/14/2026

We’re proud to be recognized amongst some incredibly important projects to our community!