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Grants Pass says Elk Island Trading Group runs Parker's Place Village
The City Council approved a $1,179,000 grant to build Parker's Place Village
- $1,179,000
- grant the City Council approved Nov. 19, 2025
- 150
- beds approved at full capacity on Aug. 7
- $60,000
- in a separate city grant program for nonprofits
Sources: Grants Pass Tribune, KDRV
If you've wondered who runs Parker's Place Village, the city says it's Elk Island Trading Group. Grants Pass officials clarified their role Friday, saying Elk Island owns and operates the shelter at 210 Redwood Highway. The city's part is limited to construction grant money and monitoring compliance with the grant agreement.
Staffing, utilities, maintenance and securing operating money all fall to Elk Island, the city says. The Grants Pass Tribune reports that the statement gave no current occupancy count and didn't name the organizations working with residents.
- Questions on rules, staffing, upkeep: contact Elk Island Trading Group
- Suspected criminal conduct: report to the Grants Pass Police Department
- Grant applications due Thu., Nov. 12, at 2 p.m.
- Settlement requires the $60,000 funding by Dec. 31
The statement came less than a week before applications close for a separate $60,000 city grant tied to a Disability Rights Oregon settlement. It's open to eligible nonprofits proposing capital projects inside the urban growth boundary that include bathrooms accessible to people experiencing homelessness.
Key dates run from the grant award to a Dec. 31 funding deadline
- Nov. 2025City Council approved the $1,179,000 construction grant to Elk Island.
- Aug. 7Parker's Place Village received approval for its full 150-bed capacity.
- Nov. 6The city issued its statement on who runs the shelter.
- Nov. 12Applications for the separate $60,000 city grant are due at 2 p.m.
- Dec. 31Settlement deadline for the $60,000 grant funding to be provided.
Sources: Grants Pass Tribune, KDRV
