United Way of Lane County

Days of Caring volunteer registration closes this Sunday, September 15, but there’s still plenty of time to sign up! Check out this list of open projects, and view all available projects on our website at volunteeruwlane.org.    - Community Sharing Program - Fall Cleaning Project & Gardening Projects on 9/26 and 9/27  - Community Supported Shelters - Work Party   - Florence Habitat for Humanity - Brush with Kindness   - Looking Glass Community Services - Building Exterior Cleanup   - Nearby Nature - Mural Clean and Repaint   - Oregon Contemporary Theatre - Costume Clean Up   - Shelton McMurphey Johnson House - Fall Clean Up   - Trailkeepers of Oregon - NPLD Gwynn Creek Trail Party    #UnitedWayLane #DaysOfCaring #VolunteerLaneCounty 

The application deadline for the new Summer EBT program through Oregon Department of Education has been extended to September 30, 2024! Eligible families can receive $120 per child to help cover grocery costs. Most eligible families may have already received their funds, but if you haven't already received funds, you can check your eligibility today at sebt.oregon.gov.    #OregonSummerEBT 

We're #hiring a new Director of Marketing and Communications! Learn more and apply today.

We’re thrilled to share that former Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber, M.D. will be the keynote speaker at our Community Breakfast next Thursday, September 12! Governor Kitzhaber will be sharing about his role as the Chair of the Oregon Health and Education Collaborative and some of the work of our Early Childhood Hub around improving families’ access to resources during the earliest years of their children’s lives.    There’s still time to register for the Community Breakfast – learn more and buy your tickets now for in-person or virtual attendance today!  https://lnkd.in/grAP5JiW    #UnitedWayLane #LaneCounty  

Happy Labor Day from all of us at United Way of Lane County and the Early Childhood Hub! We hope you’re able to enjoy some time with your family and friends today. This Labor Day, don’t forget to thank the many ALICE workers who keep our community running. These are the folks who often don’t get holidays like today off, and still struggle to make ends meet. Learn more and read the latest ALICE report through the link below: https://lnkd.in/gWRF25G3 #UnitedForALICE #LaneCounty #LaborDay

Thank you to KEZI 9 for sharing about the $20 million in US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding that United Way of Lane County and Lane County Government will receive to build community resilience! Our Director of Community Impact, Emily Dale, was interviewed earlier this week to share about the intended impact of this funding. Catch the broadcast here:  https://lnkd.in/gzw-r6cJ    #UnitedWayLane #CommunityChangeGrants #CommunityResilience

Back-to-school season can be tough for kids and parents alike. No matter how your family is feeling about the upcoming changes, check out this list of fun books to help ease into the school year!  https://lnkd.in/gdMr3iRs    #BackToSchool #LaneCounty #EarlyChildhoodLane  

August is National Make-A-Will Month, making it the perfect time to plan for your legacy. With FreeWill, you can create a free, legal will in as little as 20 minutes. Learn more and start planning for your family’s future today!  www.freewill.com/unitedway    #FreeWill #MakeAWillMonth  

"Kids are naturally curious and energetic, making them prone to wandering off when given the chance. As a parent, it’s essential to teach your child to stay close, especially in potentially dangerous situations."     Check out the latest blog post from the Early Childhood Hub, “Keeping Your Child Safe: Preventing Wandering,” through the link below!  https://lnkd.in/gTTeyggH    #EarlyChildhoodLane #ParentingTips  

Days of Caring volunteer registration is open now! Visit our volunteer website to browse available projects and sign up to join us for 3 days of service on September 26-28. This year, we're excited to have 100 different volunteer opportunities with 36 different nonprofit agencies around Lane County. Find the right fit for your group through the link below! https://lnkd.in/g57JWbdB Photo: volunteers serving at Black Cultural Initiative during Days of Caring 2023. #DaysOfCaring #Volunteer #LaneCounty #VolunteerLaneCounty