Lane County Public Works’ Bridge Crew will be replacing damaged deck boards on Goodpasture Covered Bridge from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. starting next Monday, May 3 through Thursday, May 6. The bridge will remain open, but drivers should expect delays of up to 20 minutes. Replacing the damaged boards is necessary due to the…
Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org There is another housing opportunity open for low-income Lane County residents. Fire survivors are eligible to apply. Homes for Good will be accepting waitlist pre-applications for 2-, 3-, & 4-Bedroom Public Housing Scattered Site Duplexes in Veneta from Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 9am until Tuesday May 4, 2021 at 4pm. Waitlists are…
Oregon BottleDrop ran a social media video competition last week to celebrate Earth Day and the CDC helped our local superstars Pete Petty and Monty Wilson to enter with a short video showcasing the incredible work the Bottle Boys do. Check it out below. They Won! Adding to the nearly $10,000 they have already raised…
Source: Oregon.gov Updated risk levels take effect Friday, April 23 CORRECTION: There was an error in the effective dates of the updated risk levels in the original release. Updated risk levels will be in effect April 23 through May 6. Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health…
Relief Nursery Relief Nursery is providing FREE counseling for young children (0-5) and their families IN PERSON in the McKenzie Valley. Get help with parenting challenges Learn ways to support your child’s development Help your child address fears and anxiety Help your child deal with trauma from the fire or other difficult events Call or…
Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org The Wildfire Damage Housing Relief Account Program assists households of lower income that suffered a loss of housing due to a wildfire. To apply for $6,500 in assistance, applicants must have had damage or loss to their primary residence due to a wildfire and residence is considered uninhabitable unless repaired or replaced. Applicants must…
Source: Oregon4Biz.com Business Oregon Announces Second Round of Commercial Rent Relief Grants to Help Small Businesses Cover Outstanding Lease Payments On April 22, Business Oregon will open the second round of a grant program for building owners to cover outstanding lease payments from small business tenants that are behind on rent due to COVID-19. The…
Source: SBA.gov This program provides emergency assistance for eligible restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19. Content Program details Supplemental documents Who can apply How to apply When to apply Set asides Funding amount Allowable use of funds Get help with your application Program details The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant…
Source: EugeneCascadesCoast.org Visit this article on the EugeneCascadesCoast.org site to see how you can take a volunteer holiday this summer to help wildfire affected areas recover while also getting out in the glorious McKenzie River Valley! We are so grateful for the fearless work of fire crews, the dedication of volunteers, the support of communities…
Source: RD.USDA.gov Rural Development Extends Moratorium on Residential Evictions from USDA-financed Multi-Family Housing in Accordance with CDC Guidance Moratorium extended through June 30, 2021 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today extended the moratorium on residential evictions through June 30, 2021. This moratorium allows the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development…