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Oxford Winter House

Oxford Area Solutions for Housing board members Anne Bailey, left, and Mary Piper listen to a meeting on March 16, 2026, at the Oxford Presbyterian Church.

OASH members review leftover winter house donations, discuss future ideas

The group estimated more than half of the community’s monetary donations will likely remain after the temporary shelter closed for the season, which can be used for future solutions.

The Oxford Winter House was located at 5223 College Corner Pike during the months of December 2025 through February 2026.

Oxford Winter House celebrated after doors close for season

The temporary shelter was open for the months of December 2025, January and February.

Jeff Pulley, a significant financial contributor to the Oxford Winter House, poses with a commemorative plaque of his late mother, Martha Lee Pulley, next to the shelter.

‘Helping them get to a better place’

Volunteers and a significant donor talk about the temporary shelter’s impact since opening in December 2025.

A close up of an Oxford Police Department patch

OPD handles various incidents; woman stabbed in altercation

The Oxford Police Department also responded to two mental health-related incidents.

John and Jenny Bailer smile for a photo

Couple of the Year: Jenny and John Bailer

Jenny and John Bailer are recognized as Oxford Couple of the Year for their leadership in Oxford Area Housing Solutions.

'People have really stepped up': Local residents work to make Winter House a reality

'People have really stepped up': Local residents work to make Winter House a reality

Residents and organizations in Oxford have come together to ensure those in need will have a local option for shelter in the colder months this year.

OASH talks income discrimination ordinance, winter house

OASH talks income discrimination ordinance, winter house

Oxford Area Solutions for Housing discussed a new city ordinance that was read through for the first time Tuesday, as well as ideas and advice for its Oxford Winter House project during a meeting Monday.