Virtual Q&A Sessions with Lane County Land Management
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Virtual Q&A Sessions with Lane County Land Management

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org We have two upcoming virtual Q&A sessions with Lane County Land Management. We will be able provide information and answer questions about the land use and building permit process for Holiday Farm Fire survivors. SESSION 1 WHEN: Wednesday, May 12, 6:00-7:30 PM WHERE: Online – you must register in advance REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2868653739440229643 SESSION 2…

Grants for Summer Enrichment Activities for Children
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Grants for Summer Enrichment Activities for Children

Source: OregonCF.org OCF to Grant $41.2 Million of State Funds for Summer Academic and Enrichment Programs Program designed to address learning inequities with Oregon children and families Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) announced today that it will administer $40 million of state-funded grants for community organizations to provide summer enrichment activities for K-12 aged students, such…

Voices of Innovation and Impact: Economic Recovery
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Voices of Innovation and Impact: Economic Recovery

Source: UOregon.edu Zoom webinar • Tuesday, May 18, 2021 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PST. You are invited to join an informational webinar, Economic Recovery, in the Voices of Innovation and Impact speaker series from the Office of the Provost on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. PST. REGISTER NOW As the country begins…

Senator Merkley: Wildfire Damage Rapid Relief Program
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Senator Merkley: Wildfire Damage Rapid Relief Program

It’s been almost eight months since last year’s unprecedented wildfires broke out over Labor Day weekend — claiming nine lives, leveling entire communities, and costing families their homes and livelihoods. While we’ve made a lot of progress in helping to rebuild and recover, much work remains to be done to help Oregonians affected by these…

Low-Income Housing Opportunity for Fire Survivors
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Low-Income Housing Opportunity for Fire Survivors

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…

Blue River Bottle Boys Win Statewide Earth Day Competition!
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Blue River Bottle Boys Win Statewide Earth Day Competition!

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…

New Support Available for Wildfire Survivors
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New Support Available for Wildfire Survivors

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…

Business Oregon Announces Second Round of Commercial Rent Relief Grants
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Business Oregon Announces Second Round of Commercial Rent Relief Grants

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…