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
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