by Deanna Rivera | Dec 13, 2019 | Community Awareness, Programs we Support
The Spreading Kindness Campaign is a grassroots citizen’s initiative to create a culture of kindness in Eugene and Springfield, Oregon. One small act of kindness at a time. Spreading Kindness encourages random and intentional acts of kindness throughout all aspects of...
by Deanna Rivera | Sep 13, 2019 | District News, People and Personalities
District 5110 Governor, Rick Olson, spoke today. Rick joined Rotary in 1986. He is from the Eugene area and served as President of the Eugene downtown club. Passion Passion is key to what Rotary is and should be. At every board meeting, Rick asks if they are focused...
by Deanna Rivera | Aug 29, 2019 | Miscellaneous
Part of the Southtowne Scholarship fund is set aside for some individuals who need an educational boost — to take the last credits that lead to a degree, a special certificate program or other educational expenses not covered by financial aid. Candidates are...
by Deanna Rivera | May 30, 2019 | Community Awareness, Local Rotary Programs, Non-Profit, Volunteer Opportunities
Brad Bills, the new director of Hosea Youth Services and our very own Southtowne member, Josh, spoke about the issue of homeless youth. The Lane County Point In Time (PIT) count results, a survey for the homeless community, just came out. Here are a few statistics:...
by Deanna Rivera | Apr 4, 2019 | Fundraising, Non-Profit
November 13-24, fires ravaged areas in and around Paradise, California. Southwest Oregon volunteers from the Red Cross were deployed including our speaker, Carissa Hettich, who worked as a public affairs officer. Almost 14,000 homes in the communities of Paradise,...