A Huge Thank You to Papa’s Pizza Parlor!
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A Huge Thank You to Papa’s Pizza Parlor!

Willie Sprague, General Manager of Papa’s Pizza Parlor on Main St, Eugene is donating $853.98 to help us support recovery on the McKenzie! Congratulations to Papa’s on their 50th Anniversary last week when the popular pizza chain chose four fundraisers for customers to drop their receipts into. McKenzie recovery was one of them so our…

Future Build Project – Sheds for Survivors Documentary
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Future Build Project – Sheds for Survivors Documentary

Today Lane Education Service District shared this amazing short documentary film created by Lane County high school students. The piece tells the incredible story behind the Future Build project where students, volunteers, and agencies came together to bring hope to the survivors of the Holiday Farm Fire in the McKenzie River Valley. #FutureBuild #LaneESD #CTEworks!…

McKenzie Firewise Public Meeting
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McKenzie Firewise Public Meeting

Last night was the McKenzie Firewise public meeting and by all accounts, it was both robust and constructive. Below is a video, the planned next steps, the slides from the meeting, and here is a link to the Interest Form for those interested in board membership, landowner participation, and/or volunteering to help with the community-wide…

Congratulations to McKenzie Graduates!
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Congratulations to McKenzie Graduates!

This past year will never be forgotten. From now on when people say, “the Class of 2021,” everyone will know what they mean. We’re all proud of our students’ persistence in completing their high school journey through such challenging times, and wish them all the very best!

Rental Assistance for Tenants & Landlords
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Rental Assistance for Tenants & Landlords

Rental Assistance for Tenants. If you have been struggling to keep up with rent payments due to the pandemic, you may be eligible for help through the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Learn if you’re eligible to apply. Landlord Compensation Fund. Oregon’s Landlord Compensation Fund Program helps provide relief to residential landlords who have been…

Two New Resources Available for Fire Survivors
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Two New Resources Available for Fire Survivors

There are two new resources available for fire survivors who need rental assistance or who receive SNAP benefits. Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP)  OERAP will cover up to 12 months of past due rent and three months of forward rent, once all past due rent is paid. OERAP will also cover past due utility…

Alert: High Heat Tips, Video & Resources
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Alert: High Heat Tips, Video & Resources

Source: Portland Bureau of Emergency Management Today and tomorrow, temperatures will reach 90 degrees or higher, with the hottest times of day between 2 pm to 8 pm. Very hot weather can cause heat-related illness and death, especially earlier in the season before our bodies are used to warm temperatures. The most sensitive groups are…

McKenzie CDC Welcomes New Managing Director
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McKenzie CDC Welcomes New Managing Director

Lisa Mattes-McCreary officially joined the McKenzie Community Development Corporation this week. She brings a wealth of experience to the newly created role of Managing Director, including 12 years as District Manager and 26 years as a development professional in the fields of forestry and business at Oregon State University and the University of Montana. Originally…