Opening Doors So Christ Can Change Lives
Investing in Our Community with Compassionate Care
Our Impact
Making a difference for over 20 years in Baker City & Surrounding Areas
At the Northeast Oregon Compassion Center, we are committed to transforming lives through hope, faith, and action. Since 2000, we’ve been a safe haven for those in need—providing essential support through food, counseling, and community services. In these ways, we labor and strive to meet the growing needs of our community, especially in challenging economic times, through a network of dedicated services and partnerships with local churches and organizations.
Our Programs: Compassion In Action
Benevolence.
Intervention.
Counseling.
At the Northeast Oregon Compassion Center, our programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community with empathy and dedication. From providing essential resources like food to offering comprehensive counseling services, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Our programs include benevolence services for veterans and families in need, counseling and support for those facing personal challenges, and initiatives like Safe Families for Children, which offers a secure environment for vulnerable kids. Every service we offer is a step towards building a stronger, more compassionate community.
Meeting Critical Needs
We provide essential services such as food, and financial assistance to ensure individuals and families in crisis have the support they need to survive and thrive.
Healing Through Guidance
Our counseling services offer life-changing support, helping people overcome challenges like domestic abuse, financial struggles, and personal grief, guiding them toward hope and healing.
Empowering the Vulnerable
Through intervention programs like Safe Families for Children and our prison ministry, we stand by those at risk, offering a path to stability, safety, and a brighter future.
Core Areas of Support
Domestic Violence Intervention
Victims and perpetrators of domestic violence are afforded opportunities to overcome their past and find a better tomorrow. Many cases are court-ordered, but walk-in cases are welcome.
Safe Families For Children
We host vulnerable children and create extended family-like support networks for families facing a crisis. Through a compassionate community of volunteers, we provide a safe and secure framework to keep children safe and families together.
Pure Desire Group
Get started using the “Service Request Form“. Details can be found at puredesire.org.
Who we are
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals and families in need by providing essential resources, compassionate counseling, and community support to help them overcome challenges and build brighter futures.
Our Mission: Opening Doors, So Christ Can Change Lives
Over the years, the Northeast Oregon Compassion Center has expanded on our mission. We believe that every person deserves dignity, respect, and the opportunity to thrive. While we cannot be all things to all people, we affirm that we should use every gift we receive to minister to others as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. By investing in our community, we seek to create lasting change that goes beyond immediate needs. We strive to meet people where they are and walk with them on their journey to a better future.
Our programs are designed to be holistic, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our clients. Whether through our food bank, counseling services, or community projects, we are committed to being a beacon of light for any and every time of darkness.
Our Goals
- To respond effectively to the growing needs in our community.
- To strengthen partnerships with local churches and organizations.
- To establish a robust network that assesses and meets the needs of our clients.
- To secure necessary resources for staffing and office requirements to continue our mission.
Programs & Services
Benevolence
We believe in providing support where it's needed most. Our Benevolence services include:
- Veteran Support: In collaboration with the Baker County Veterans Service Office, we offer case management and additional support for our veterans.
- Food Bank: Available by appointment only on Thursdays. Please call by Wednesday at noon to schedule.
- Firewood Ministry: Selling firewood at a fair rate. We are a recognized vendor for vouchers from Community Connections, ensuring warmth for veterans, widows, and persons with disabilities.
- Service Projects: Offering light domestic repairs such as wheelchair ramps, in partnership with Dan Gerig and 8 Days of Hope.
- Cribs for Kids: In cooperation with the Baker County District Attorney’s Office, we distribute cribs to families in need.
Counseling & Intervention
Our counseling & intervention services cover a wide variety of needs which include:
- Prison Ministry: For over 20 years, we have been conducting Bible studies and worship services at the Powder River and Snake River Correctional Facilities.
- Baker County Jail Visits: Primarily for enrolled clients, but special contact is provided as needed.
- Domestic Violence Intervention: We offer programs for both perpetrators and victims of domestic abuse, supported by the Baker County Courts.
- Cognitive Behavioral Restructuring: Teaching anger management techniques through individual and court-mandated group sessions.
- Christian Care-Giving: Providing support through grief and loss.
- Financial Counseling: Offering appointments based on the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University program.
- Parenting Classes & Communication Skills: Helping families develop healthy communication and conflict resolution strategies.
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Latest Newsletter
December 2025 Monthly Newsletter
December 2025 Community Update Food Bank Success Tuesday, December 23rd, we doubled up our food bank day and served over 171 families. This allowed the Compassion Center to close for the holidays. Thank you to all of our volunteers for doing an extraordinary job handling this amount of people in one day! We Served Our
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