GRASP provides assistance and support for individuals who have experienced the loss of someone they care about, as a result of substance use. GRASP meets on the 1st Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 1685 West 13th Avenue in Eugene. For more information, call 541-654-7733. 

Oregon Community Programs is seeking foster families for LGBTQIA+ young teenagers, who are over-represented in the foster care system and who face unique vulnerability because of discrimination and rejection. Applicant families must be able to provide affirming experiences to safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of queer youth, to help them develop the resilience needed […]

The Lane County Equity & Community Consortium (ECC) and the Communities of Color & Allies Network (CCAN) have moved their First Friday events to the Third Thursdays on most months, starting in March 2025. The goal of these gatherings is to create a safe space that fosters friendships and networks for people of color, social […]

Eugene's Native American Arts and Crafts Makers sponsor the First Sunday Native American Arts and Crafts Market from 10 am to 4 pm, each month, at the Farmer's Market Pavilion at 85 East 8th Avenue in Eugene. There is free admission  to the event and free downtown Sunday Parking. More information HERE.

The Trauma Intervention Program of Lane County is a non-profit dedicated to supporting those experiencing emergencies or emotional traumas. Trained volunteers are available 24 hours a day with emotional and practical support to supplement the services of law enforcement, fire, and hospital personnel to assist survivors, families, friends, and witnesses. More information on volunteering, available […]

Daisy CHAIN is a nonprofit in Lane County providing free services to support pre and post pregnancy, sexual health, and parenting. For information on donating, volunteering, or receiving services, click HERE.

The City of Eugene is sponsoring an LGBTQ Youth Group at the Amazon Community Center from 4 to 6 pm on Fridays. This free confidential group is for queer teens ages 13 to 18 and includes support and referrals. More information HERE. 

The Hope and Safety Alliance, a nonprofit serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Lane County, is seeking donations of personal items, gift cards, shoes, and freshly laundered summer clothing for women and children. The wish list is HERE. More information HERE.

Greenhill Humane Society invites you to celebrate "Kitten Season" by adopting or fostering a kitten or donating much-needed supplies. Hundreds of kittens will arrive this summer needing medical treatment, socialization, and housing. The wish list of needed items is HERE. Items can be dropped off in person or shipped directly to the shelter. Information on […]

SMART Reading, a nonprofit working statewide for children’s literacy, is seeking volunteer readers to pair with a child or classroom an hour a week, or volunteer coordinators to help SMART implement the reading sessions for several hours per week. Volunteer information HERE.

Next Step Recycling is a Eugene nonprofit providing technology skills training to those with barriers to employment. When you donate electronic and technological equipment to Next Step, they repair the items and put them back into use in the community, reducing waste while providing employment opportunities. More information HERE.

The nonprofit "Sponsors" in Lane County offers re-entry opportunities for people with conviction histories. Re-entry services include transitional and permanent housing, employment support, mentoring, and counseling. Sponsors is now seeking volunteers to act as mentors to persons re-entering the community. More information HERE.

Easterseals of Oregon offers internships, job training, and coaching to eligible job seekers, as well as addressing language and literacy barriers to employment. The Easterseals Employment Program focuses on supporting persons with disabilities, unhoused veterans, and persons over 55 years old. More information HERE.

Wetland Wanders are free guided walks through the West Eugene Wetlands or other local natural areas on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 am to 11 am. Each walk explores a different theme, conservation project, and site in the Eugene/Springfield area. Wetland walks are sponsored by Willamette Resources and Educational Network, or WREN. […]

The nonprofit "Our Organic Garden Program" offers Latinx and immigrant families the opportunity to grow organic vegetables, fruits, and herbs in seven community gardens. All services and workshops are offered in Spanish, and anyone is welcome to join. Each participant has access to garden tools, seeds, plant starts, and organic fertilizer. There is also one-on-one […]

The Umpqua Dunes Access Improvement Project is scheduled for August 25 through December 10, 2025.  This is a road improvement project taking place on Salmon Harbor Drive in Douglas County near Winchester Bay.  The work will start near the Marina in front of the Windy Cove RV Park and Campground and extend to the dunes […]

MECCA - the materials exchange nonprofit in Eugene - is holding a "white elephant swap" on Friday, December 12th from noon to 5 pm at 555 High. To participate, bring an unwrapped, weird, whimsical holiday gift to exchange with others. The event is free but participants can reserve a spot. Tickets and more information HERE.

The city of Creswell is holding the Creswell Winter Lights festival on Saturday, December 13th from 10 am to 7 pm. The event includes a holiday market, children's activities, food trucks, music in the street, cookies and hot cocoa, a Light Parade, and a visit by Mr. and Mrs. Claus. More information HERE.