Hope
Love
connectionAND
LOVED - LIFTED - NEVER ALONE
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LOVED - LIFTED - NEVER ALONE ✦
WHAT WE DO
IT ALL BEGINS WITH A CONNECTION.
To provide a safe place for youth aged 14-21, where connection with caring adults leads to long-term mentorship, healing from trauma, educational opportunities, and career readiness in a supportive environment.
WHO WE ARE
Executive Director
Tyler is passionate about investing in the youth in his community. With his experience in Special Forces for 10 years, he has the leadership to build, grow, and implement programs that will serve the mission of The Homie House. As a teacher, Tyler identified the need to do more, so that every child has an opportunity to be more than they ever dreamed.
Tyler Watkins
Jen Metcalf
Secretary
A Compassionate advocate for recovery and community empowerment. Jen is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, dedicated to creating lasting change for future generations. Through years of service on multiple boards, I have championed initiatives that support healing, cultural revitalization and sustainable growth within tribal rural communities. My work blends advocacy and programming to build inclusive systems that uplift voices often left unheard. Rooted in tradition and driven by a vision for the future, I remain committed to advancing equity and well-being for all.
President
Ken was born in Lincoln City and has spent his entire life rooted in Lincoln County. Ken has dedicated himself to helping others find stability, purpose, and hope. As a certified recovery mentor and peer support specialist, he has worked with individuals throughout the region. Ken has also been actively involved in several nonprofit initiatives and believes in being part of the solution. His passion for giving back drives his commitment to youth, mentorship, community service, and building a better future for the next generation.
Ken Wood
Karen Murphy
Vice President
Born and educated in Massachusetts. Proud Irish heritage. Smith College BA in 1976. Sober in 1983. Arrived in 1986 to work at Olalla Center. Graduated PSU with a Social Work degree in 1994. Served the community 20 years through the Newport Hospital + Hospice + Home Health. Active school mom. Opened and operated Healing HeArts, an allied health professional clinic for 15 years. Private practice psychotherapy 25 years and counting. Survived the deaths of my mother, husband + best friend 2007-2012. Lead Trustee for the Rick Bartow Trust since 2016.
Treasurer
Crystal Taylor works with Native youth in TAPP and Title VI for the Lincoln County School District as well as for her tribe, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. She coached varsity volleyball for the Toledo Jr/Sr High School as well as cheering on her own son, her youngest Cade. She loves the vision of The Homie House and knows that positive places like this can have on youth and wants help any way she can.
Crystal Taylor
THE MISSION
The Homie House will be open October 1st
Hours of operation: TBD
SUMMER EVENTS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILYS:
FOOD - DRINKS - MUSIC - GAMES - GIVEAWAYS
Plans To Create Community and Connections:
SKATE CONTEST * TOLEDO SKATE PARK * AUG 1ST
5PM-9M
BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED
WE CAN DO MORE TOGETHER.
The Homie House is a safe place for kids to meet the expectations of Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs. People need food, water, and a safe place to make true connections. This is exactly what The Homie House is about. It is for the people who need it most in our community. Toledo is a small town with little to do, however, we do have each other to lean on and help stay on the right path for our lives. The Homie House is going to touch the hearts of many, especially on the hardest days. It has been hard to get through some of lifes struggles but that’s why it is easier when we are all there. This is why I believe the skate club and The Homie House are my family. - Kai
LOVED - LIFTED - NEVER ALONE
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LOVED - LIFTED - NEVER ALONE ✦
