Hood River Alliance Church to Open Journey House: A Sober Living Transitional Home

Mar 17

Written By Columbia Community Connection

Photo, left to right, Nia, Andrew, Tina, Kandi, Edwin, John, Steve, Tiffany, Melissa, Garrison, and Kelsey.

From Hood River Alliance Church:

By Steve and Tiffany Ryan

Hood River, Ore., March 17, 2025 — The Hood River Alliance Church, led by Pastor Keith Sietstra is thrilled to announce the launch of *Journey House*, a groundbreaking sober living transitional home—the first of its kind in the Hood River area.

*Journey House* is dedicated to providing individuals in recovery with a supportive environment and essential resources, empowering them to achieve lasting success on their journey to sobriety.

On the evening of Sunday, March 9, community members from Hood River Alliance Church gathered for a collaborative work party to assemble beds and prepare the house for its future residents. The heartfelt effort signifies the strong community commitment behind this initiative.

Steve and Tiffany Ryan, a dedicated husband-and-wife team, will lead Journey House as Co-Directors, bringing their shared passion and commitment to this transformative project. "Journey House is more than just a house—it represents a promise of hope and an opportunity for individuals to rebuild their lives in a supportive and structured environment," the Ryans shared. Integral to this initiative are Tina and John Combs, who serve as the Ministry Leaders of Celebrate Recovery, further strengthening the program’s foundation.
(Room Photo, left to right, Andrew, Tina, Nia)
(Room 2 Photo- Edwin and Kandi)

### Building Partnerships for a Healthier Future

Journey House is already laying the foundation for meaningful collaborations with local agencies. Partners such as Mid-Columbia Center for Living, with guidance from Terry Rogers, and Mid-Columbia Community Action Council are offering their support to strengthen the initiative’s impact. The Co-Directors are eager to forge additional partnerships with organizations in the area to expand the resources available to residents and maximize their chances of success.

### Grand Opening

The community is warmly invited to celebrate the opening of Journey House by attending our Open House on April 3, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at 1217 May Street with a Ribbon Cutting at 4:00. The official opening date, when the first residents will move in, will be announced soon and is anticipated to be within the next four to six weeks. This event will provide a first look at the home and serve as an opportunity to acknowledge the incredible community effort that brought this vision to life. Journey House will accommodate up to four men, and applications are now being accepted. For more information, please contact Journey House at 458-588-1469.

### A Vital Community Resource

Journey House originated from a unique opportunity where local nonprofits proposed potential uses for a house slated for eventual demolition as part of the Heights Development plan. Hood River Alliance Church envisioned a transitional home that would address a pressing need in the community.

By offering a safe and stable environment for individuals on their sobriety journey, Journey House is poised to reduce the burden on emergency services, decrease rates of homelessness, and foster a healthier, more resilient community.

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Hood River Alliance Church’s vision is to be a transformed community that loves God and loves others. The mission is to practice the way of Jesus for the sake of others. For well over 100 years, Hood River Alliance Church has sought to bring beauty, order, and abundance to the Gorge.