Over 3,000 youth walk through Connected Lane County’s doors annually. Each youth has a unique goal, whether it’s finding career guidance, gaining hands-on STEM experience, or navigating housing and food assistance. Connected Lane County strives to meet youth where they are through various programs, events, and experiences. Connected Lane County[Read More…]
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Family Relief Nursery welcomes interim director
COTTAGE GROVE – Kyle Riege, 32, the interim director at Family Relief Nursery’s Cottage Grove, Creswell, and Drain locations, said the new role brings an opportunity to help children and youth earlier in life. The former corrections officer and crisis responder from Indiana’s juvenile detention program said he’s looking forward[Read More…]
Jarvis leading Scouting into more inclusive era
EUGENE – One might think they understand what the Boys Scouts of America are all about. After all, the world-renowned organization has been around for more than 100 years. Well, think again. The scouts have rebranded as Scouting America, and more important than a new name is the commitment[Read More…]
Local reading advocate leads state’s ‘Dolly Parton’ Imagination Library
SPRINGFIELD — Laurie McNichols has stepped into a new role as the state director of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a nonprofit that promotes children’s reading proficiency nationwide. McNichols, previously an area director with Oregon literacy nonprofit SMART Reading, brings 14 years of experience promoting early literacy by raising awareness, building[Read More…]
Local, global nonprofits benefit from mall vending machine
EUGENE — Giving to local nonprofits is now as easy as pressing a button. Through Dec. 15, three Giving Machines will be at the Valley River Center Mall, allowing customers to donate to their community or globally during their holiday shopping. The Giving Machines are bright red vending machines located[Read More…]
In Brief: Here to Help
Donations needed Bags of Love What to donate: New and like-new used items for children ages birth to 17, in sizes ranging from preemie to adult 4XL. Examples: Sweatshirts, coats, new socks and new underwear, new pajamas, disposable diapers and pull-ups, new toiletries and feminine hygiene products, baby products, hair[Read More…]
Rehousing program provides for Holiday Farm Fire survivors
McKENZIE RIVER – Lane County and the McKenzie Valley Long Term Recovery Group (MVLTRG) are providing 11 new manufactured homes on McKenzie River Valley properties to house families devastated by the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire. The first home was placed in May, and three more homes were placed in September.[Read More…]
Around town: Veteran Cafe, volunteers needed at Egan, holiday food boxes, more
Roseburg VA offering Veteran Cafe meetup EUGENE—On Saturday, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., all veterans, their families, and providers can have a meal and learn more about resources for veterans in our area, put on by the Roseburg VA Health Care System. Eugene Elks Lodge, 2470 W.[Read More…]
CASA Lane County aims to support children in need
EUGENE — Over the sounds of silverware meeting plates and eager applause, Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Val Hoyle took the stage at CASA Lane County’s Voices for Kids Luncheon on Oct. 16 in front of nearly 300 people. The free event aimed to inspire prospective volunteers to get involved[Read More…]
Morgans move in: First Story unlocks future for couple
SPRINGFIELD — “I’m going to sing from the rooftop,” Marie Morgan, 25, said. Her brand new rooftop, that is. Marie, her husband Kees, 26, and their baby Everette, 6 months, moved into their newly finished home on Oct. 23, which comes with a zero-down, zero-interest mortgage. This success story, as[Read More…]
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