KIVAS CIRCLE
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501(c)(3) Public Charity • Klamath Falls, Oregon

Together, We Rebuild Home

KIVAS CIRCLE believes everyone deserves a place to call home—shelter, dignity, and the chance to begin again. We support people experiencing homelessness with warm meals, temporary housing, job readiness, and community healing.

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10,000+
meals served annually
35
people gained stable jobs
1
community—standing together

About

KIVAS CIRCLE is an independent nonprofit recognized under IRS Section 501(c)(3). Born from compassion and the desire to restore hope for neighbors without housing in Klamath Falls, we connect caring hearts in a circle of generosity, dignity, and renewal.

Vision

We envision a community where everyone lives safely, is heard, and is loved. By weaving people together through kindness, we heal material and emotional wounds and build a fair, humane, and sustainable society.

Core Values
  • Humanity First: Each person has inherent worth.
  • Respect & Understanding: Listen without judgment; seek solutions together.
  • Opportunity, Not Just Aid: Support people to stand on their own feet.
  • Sustainability: Long-term models rooted in community.

Mission & Approach

We provide immediate relief and pathways to stability—pairing essential services with skills, employment, and mental health support.

Create Safe Shelter

Offer temporary housing and essentials—especially during harsh winters.

Support Reintegration

Teach life skills, provide job readiness training, and connect to employers.

Care for the Spirit

Facilitate listening spaces, group therapy, and peer support to reduce isolation.

“We cannot change the whole world, but we can make someone’s world feel warm again.”

Programs

Our programs combine practical help with pathways to independence.

Warm Meals

Free community meals twice a week in downtown Klamath Falls, including nutritious food, water, and personal-care items.

  • 10,000+ meals served annually
  • Volunteer cooking & distribution teams
  • Mobile outreach for hard-to-reach neighbors

Kivas Shelter

Short-term accommodation and essentials for individuals and families in crisis, in partnership with local landlords and organizations.

  • Bedding, warm clothing, hygiene kits
  • Case navigation for benefits & housing options
  • Winterization & emergency cold-weather response

Begin Again

Life-skills and job-readiness track: interviewing, resume building, and financial basics with local employers.

  • 35 people placed in stable jobs
  • Mentorship from small businesses
  • Transportation assistance to interviews

Listen & Heal

Peer groups and community counseling to address anxiety, depression, and trauma—cultivating belonging and resilience.

  • Weekly healing circles
  • Trauma-informed facilitation
  • Navigation to clinical care when requested

Upcoming Event: “No More Cold Nights”

Date: December 15, 2025 • Location: Central Community Hub, Klamath Falls

A special night where volunteers and neighbors gather to share a warm dinner, donate winter clothing and blankets, and write holiday notes of encouragement for over 200 people facing homelessness.

  • Winter gear drive (coats, gloves, thermal wear)
  • Community music & care stations
  • On-site resource navigation

How to Join

  • Sign up to volunteer for setup, meal service, or clean-up
  • Bring new or gently used winter items
  • Contribute funds to expand our cold-weather response
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Get Involved

Every hour, item, and gift fuels real change. Choose a path that fits you:

Volunteer

Cook, serve, organize drives, or support events. No experience necessary—just a willing heart.

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In-Kind Giving

Blankets, coats, hygiene kits, non-perishable food—every item matters.

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Your tax-deductible gift goes directly to programs serving people experiencing homelessness.

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