Medford Police Host Fall Resource Fair in Hawthorne Park
The Livability Team organized a community event connecting residents with over 25 local service providers.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Civic
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The Medford Police Livability Team held a fall resource fair at Hawthorne Park to connect community members with essential support services. More than 25 organizations participated to provide assistance with housing, healthcare, addiction recovery, and legal needs.
Why it matters
The event serves as a proactive strategy by local law enforcement to address and mitigate the impacts of homelessness within Medford. By centralizing access to support networks, the initiative aims to facilitate direct assistance for vulnerable residents.
Over 25 service providers operated on-site at the fair, representing an increase in participation compared to standard community outreach events. The exact total of residents served during the session has not been disclosed by the department.
The players
Medford Police Livability Team
This specialized division of the local police department focuses on addressing community concerns related to homelessness and public safety.
Rogue Retreat
This local non-profit organization provides support services, housing initiatives, and resources for individuals experiencing homelessness in Southern Oregon.
Access
This community-focused organization operates as a non-profit providing diverse resources and social service support to local residents.
Medford's Outreach Court
This judicial initiative provides a specialized court process designed to connect individuals facing legal challenges with rehabilitative services.
The details
Participating organizations including Access, Rogue Retreat, and Medford's Outreach Court provided on-site guidance to help attendees navigate social services. The fair aims to streamline the path to stability by offering immediate access to critical healthcare, legal, and addiction resources.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: The Medford Police Livability Team held the resource fair at Hawthorne Park.
Industry Dynamics
This resource fair follows the City of Medford's homelessness impact mitigation strategy, which emphasizes community outreach as a core intervention. The shift toward integrated service models reflects broader efforts to address public safety by connecting individuals directly with specialized support.
Residents seeking assistance with housing, legal issues, or recovery can access these services during future police-hosted events in the spring and fall. The central location at Hawthorne Park provides a reachable site for those needing direct connection to local providers.
The takeaway
The biannual resource fairs represent a collaborative effort between law enforcement and local non-profits to bridge gaps in service accessibility. Residents can leverage these scheduled events to obtain direct guidance from organizations equipped to handle complex social and legal needs.
Further reading
For additional context on local government initiatives, visit the Medford Civic section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2.
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