South Lane CTE, mental health programs get boost with Weyerhaeuser

Students at Cottage Grove High School on April 15 got hands-on with their career opps with forklift training by Creswell Toyota Lift– a material handling equipment supplier, who donated the forklift for the school to train, and Overton Safety who provided written and hands-on training and certification for students. ASHLIN SANDERSON / CHRONICLE PHOTO

COTTAGE GROVE – South Lane School District is getting a financial boost after being selected as one of Weyerhaeuser’s Giving Fund recipients. Grant money totaling $47,500 was awarded to 10 local organizations, including $6,425 to South Lane School District. 

Statewide, 61 grants totaling $297,000 were awarded to Oregon nonprofits, community organizations, and local fire and wildfire suppression districts.

According to Weyerhaeuser’s website, the Giving Fund prioritizes affordable housing, education and youth development, environmental stewardship, human…

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