PIRS

09/13/2025

Reminder of the Women's 12-Step Meeting this Monday at The United Methodist Church in Madras.

09/12/2025

09/11/2025

There is a book study at 5:15 today 9/11/25

09/09/2025

Had an amazing time at the THW Summit at COCC! 🌿✨ It was so powerful connecting with other Traditional Health Workers, sharing stories, knowledge, and energy. 💬🤝 These gatherings remind us that we are stronger together when we lift each other up and continue the work of healing our communities. 💚

09/08/2025

We will be closed tomorrow!

09/08/2025

We’re thrilled to share that Consuelo (“Connie”) Torgrimson has joined the Board of Directors of PIRS.

Connie brings 22 years of service at the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS), where she currently serves as a Family Coach supporting Oregon families. A proud Madras alum (Madras Middle and High School), Connie is deeply rooted in our community.

She has three years of ministry training, celebrates 21 years in recovery, and draws strength and perspective from her Mexican and Apache heritage.

She’s also a mom to five sons and three daughters and a delighted grandmother of 24.
Connie’s blend of professional expertise, lived experience, and community commitment will help guide PIRS as we expand youth peer support services, peer support services and reentry services in Jefferson County.

09/06/2025

Happening at 8:00 am PST ❤️

09/04/2025

Listen to this inspirational podcast of Harold Greene interviewing his uncle, Wasco Chief, Jefferson Greene. “Now is the time,” says Jefferson. He shares how the last 500 years is only a small part of Wasco and Indigenous history, a people who have been alive and on this planet for 30,000 years.

In this conversation, Jefferson Green, chief of the Wasco Tribe, shares insights on leadership, cultural preservation, and the importance of language revital...

09/03/2025

❤️ Join our healing circle this evening ❤️

09/02/2025

🌟 We are thrilled to welcome Tony Mitchell to the PIRS Board of Directors!

Tony has dedicated his career to supporting people and strengthening communities. Many know him from his leadership at the Jefferson County Faith Based Network, where he worked with partners to expand services and helped bring to life the year-round shelter in Madras.

With decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, coaching, and ministry, Tony brings both wisdom and heart to our mission of prevention, intervention, and recovery.

We are so grateful he said yes to joining our board. 💙
Please join us in giving Tony a warm welcome to the PIRS family!

09/02/2025

If you are in need of a meeting, there is a recovery meeting happening in Culver this evening!

09/02/2025

📚✨ School Year Hours Are Back! ✨📚

The Youth Drop-In Center is here for ages 11–17 — a safe space to hang out, get homework help, mentorship, andsnacks after school. 💛

📍 29 SE D St, Madras
🗓️ Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Come by, bring a friend, and let’s make this school year the best one yet! 🙌

For more info email: ruby@pir-s.org