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The estimated homeless popula tion in Eugene is 18,000, according to a 2004 survey by Central City Con cern, a group that provides assistance to the homeless. Places such as First Place Family Center in Eu gene serve the homeless community and help stu dents volunteer. “The goal of the center is to provide emergency serv ices for people in transition and to get them back on their feet,” center director Tim Rockwell said. More than 50 congrega tions and synagogues par ticipate in the Family Cen ter, on 1995 Amazon Parkway, to provide servic es of immediate needs for homeless or soon-to-be homeless families. The night shelter provides meals, sleeping areas and transportation, while the day shelter of fers free childcare, laundry services, food, clothing and counseling. Rockwell said the center was creat ed 15 years ago with the idea that by providing people a place to shower and do their laundry, their likelihood of finding a job would increase. He estimated that about 580 families use the center’s facilities during the year, with winter amassing the most calls. Students who volunteer can help with childcare, transportation or ad ministrative activities. Senior Colin Macdonald, the cen ter’s volunteer coordinator, said vol unteering there is “a great platform to look at political and managerial aspects of a nonprofit.” i Macdonald originally volunteered for the center in winter 2003 for his family and human services major and has now volunteered for three terms. He said volunteering at the center can be overwhelming and suggests student volunteers be respectful, competent and open-minded. “I have met the most vibrant, charis matic people at the center — it’s what keeps me going,” Macdonald said. Another facility that helps the homeless is ShelterCare. The organiza tion has 10 residential sites and serves three populations: home less families with chil dren, adults with mental illness and adult survivors of brain injury. ShelterCare was origi nally started as Eugene Emergency Housing in the 1970s. In 1978, the organization began pro viding services for adults with mental illness. Uhlhorn, an apartment complex located on West 13th Avenue, was estab lished in 1990 and is an example of one of the residential sites offered for people who suffer from head injuries. Volunteer Coordinator Gene Obersinner said ShelterCare is in need of volunteers during the busy winter holidays and has been desperately try ing to recruit from the University. “Most people in society feel bet ter when they get a chance to give, and working with ShelterCare will give them a chance to do that,” Obersinner said. Obersinner said students who vol unteer can work in children’s pro grams, help residents on outings or do administrative tasks. Obersinner also emphasized how important recreation is to the residents. “If a volunteer can come in and play an instrument or help on an out ing, the clients really love it,” he said. GET IN CONTACT SheKerCare 1790 W. 11th Ave. P.O.Box 23338 Eugene, OR 97402 www.sheltercare.org Volunteer coordinator: Gene Obersinner Phone: 686-1262 ext. 305 First Place Family Center 1995 Amazon Parkway Eugene, OR 97405 www.efn.org/~fpfc/ Contact: Colin Macdonald or Tim Rockwell Phone: 342-7728 ■r v BICYCLES + * Ji*$s Selected models. 10% to 25% off We have mag trainers for $109 and up. Stay in shape for the winter. Trek Trikes are strong enough for even the big boys! AT Strollers make a really great gift for young parents new LED lights are incredibly bright, and efficient. We have models that run for up to 200 hours on a set of batteries! .. J Jandd Bicycle Packs ■ are second to none in quality, all Jandd bags on sale 15% off Technical clothing of Pumped about dhe holidays? all sorts - great for cycli and non-cyclists. Cateye cycle computers start at only 19.95 ! 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