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 | Sep 27, 2018 | Community Awareness, Education, Local Rotary Programs, Non-Profit, Volunteer Opportunities
Soon to be a new project for Southtowne Rotary, ECCO is an alternative high school located at LCC. It was established for students who need a different learning environment because of homelessness, extreme poverty, trauma, pregnancy/teen parenting, etc. Most kids are...
by Deanna Rivera | Apr 12, 2018 | Community Awareness, Education, Health and Wellness, Non-Profit, Volunteer Opportunities
The Lane County WIC Program is a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC’s goal is to improve health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition for families. This is achieved through nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and...
by Deanna Rivera | Feb 15, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Non-Profit, Volunteer Opportunities
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) improves the quality of life for persons with mental disorders and their families through support, education, and advocacy. NAMI has been the local voice for mental health in Lane County for over 30 years. Jennifer...
by Deanna Rivera | Nov 16, 2017 | Community Awareness, Local Rotary Programs, Non-Profit, Volunteer Opportunities
One night on the street is too many. Quick intervention is a necessary safety net for our Bethel-4J students who find themselves alone and without a place to stay. Now we need to focus on adding effective prevention strategies that are vital to the safety of our...
by Deanna Rivera | Aug 3, 2017 | Community Awareness, Non-Profit, Volunteer Opportunities
ShelterCare is a private, nonprofit human services agency addressing homelessness in our area. They offer a range of housing solutions, combined with wraparound services for vulnerable community members who are homeless or on the verge of homelessness. Their programs...
