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ing his love of the outdoors, as well as, teaching about mindfulness, self care and resiliency, so today's youth would have foundational skills that would last them a lifetime and remind them just how valuable and powerful they are.” — Kellee Ratzlaff , graphic designer CASCADIA WILDLANDS Arts and Culture #instaballet Health and Wellbeing Shift Community Cycles 811 W. 6th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402. 541-728-2453. ShiftCC.org. “Shift Community Cycles is the only nonprofi t commu- nity bike shop providing bicycle access and education to underserved communities in the Eugene-Springfi eld area. By purchasing a bike or donating your time or money, you remove barriers and empower more individuals to join the cycling world while building community resilience.” — Lori J. Bumgardner The Eugene Family YMCA 600 E. 24th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97405. EugeneYMCA. org. 541-686-9622. “The Eugene Family YMCA is community centered whose staff are welcoming to all. It would take pages to enumerate all the opportunities besides fi tness that the Y off ers to our community: pre-school, childcare, special programs for people with medical issues and scholar- ships for low income folks being only a few.” — Lia Davis, Y member and volunteer Pets and Animals nary Center and, taking into account my income, Daisy had both knees replaced for $2,400. CVC makes me feel heard and respected.” — Heather Ford, Daisy's human Greenhill Humane Society 88530 Green Hill Road, Eugene, OR 97402. 541-689- 1503. Green-Hill.org. “I’m awed by the work Greenhill Humane Society’s staff ers and volunteers do for our community. In addi- tion to fi nding homes for animals, they step up during natural disasters, work to resolve emergency situations such as hoarding and abuse, and connect people in crisis to other resources. Such a vital organization!” — Leigh Anne Jasheway, Greenhill volunteer Pro-Bone-O PO Box 1823, Eugene, OR 97440. 541-799-0441. ProBoneO.org. "For our unhoused neighbors, pets provide love, secu- rity and a sense of purpose. If you have a pet companion you cherish, please consider honoring that relationship by supporting Pro-Bone-O in their mission to provide free veterinary care, food, and supplies for the pets of people experiencing homelessness in Lane County." — Amanda Donofrio, supporter Blue Barn Farm and Sanctuary Welcome Home Animal Sanctuary 33705 E. Harvey Lane, Creswell, OR 97426. melissa@ bluebarnsanctuary.org. 847-682-2286. “My dear friend Melissa chose to leave her profession as a therapist to focus on her dream, with her husband, of starting an animal sanctuary. They started from the ground up, with kindness, empathy and compassion towards animals being their goal, with a vision of expand- ing.” — Emily Mosteller, school counselor 82940 Hurlburt Lane, Creswell, OR 97426. 541-870-9952. WelcomeHomeSanctuary.com. “At Welcome Home Animal Sanctuary, previously abused and neglected farm animals have a loving forever home. Visitors can meet the animals with their unique personali- ties and learn their stories. Thus, the rescued animals heal and transform the lives of people who hear their messages of hope and compassion.” — Nicole Jendro, supporter Community Veterinary Center Back2Youth 470 Hwy 99N, Eugene, OR 97402. 541-636-3244. CommunityVet.org. “CVC offers affordable comprehensive veterinary care adjusted to meet my income. For me, my Yorkie-Poo is simply everything. Daisy was diagnosed with luxating patella and needed both knees replaced. I received an estimate of $14,000. I talked with the Community Veteri- 28992 Summerville Road, Eugene, OR 97405. 541-515- 8295. Back2Youth.org. “Niles Mittasch moved back to Eugene specifi cally to create/launch Back2Youth from his hometown, the very town/commUNITY that had elevated and embraced him while he was growing up. Back2Youth is his way to give back that upliftment and carry it forward through shar- 174 E. 16th Ave., Suite 141, Eugene, OR 97408. 458-221- 7330. Instaballet.org. “#instaballet puts audiences on equal footing with dancers. Audience members co-create with each other and professional dancers by suggesting movements that become new dance works. The company promotes new pathways to access dance through educational outreach and cooperation with other art groups. Performances — including Friday summer art walks — are free.”— Lee Black, retired journalism professor Lane Arts Council 174 E. 16th Avenue, Suite 125, Eugene, OR 97405. 541-485- 2278. LaneArts.org. "I support Lane Arts Council for all they do to beautify our community and our children's minds!" — Raquel Hecht, immigration lawyer with Hecht & Norman Immigration The Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House 303 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97401. 541-484-0808. SMJHouse.org. “The Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House is a unique Victorian house museum overlooking downtown Eugene. Open to visitors regularly, the museum hosts tea parties, performances and exhibits that showcase the incredible history of Lane County and the house itself. Volunteer docents and a dedicated staff make this house feel warm and welcoming.’ — Jessica Ruth Baker, development direc- tor of OSLP and local theater artist Helping Society Kind Tree Productions (aka KindTree – Autism Rocks) PO Box 40847, Eugene, OR 97404. 541-780-6950. KindTree.org. “I took one boy to camp, and I brought a completely diff erent boy home. KindTree literally gave me back my son by providing him with friends, community, accep- tance and later his fi rst job. Now in his early 20s, he is a kind and thoughtful adult, with an amazing sense of humor.” — Laurie Erickson, a guest at KindTree’s Friends and Family Camp Oregon Supported Living Program 412 Pearl Street, Eugene, OR 97401. 541-343-4196. OSLP. org. “OSLP is a fantastic organization here in Eugene/ Springfi eld that helps individuals living with disabili- ties live full and enriched lives in our community. From their residential living homes, to their arts & culture programs, OSLP ensures that everyone is happy, healthy, and empowered to meet their full potential.” — Leah Murray, executive director at SMJ House OPEN WEEKENDS FOR WALK INS E U G E N E W E E K LY . C O M D E C E M B E R 2 1 , 2 0 2 3 7
