Feed your radio. Feed your neighbor. #GivingTuesdayNow
Join fellow Oregonians and millions of others on Tuesday, May 5, for a global day of giving to community organizations responding to the challenge of COVID-19.
#GivingTuesdayNow provides a means for all of us to come together to create a wave of generosity, citizen engagement, action from business and philanthropy, and support for communities and nonprofits around the world.
Help Provide 5,000 Meals to Our Neighbors in Need.
Do two good things at once. When you contribute to support KLCC, Essex General Construction will provide 25 meals to neighbors in need through FOOD For Lane County. Just 200 contributions will feed 5,000. Your contribution today will help us reach that goal. Give now.
Ways to Get Involved.
There are many ways to participate in GivingTuesdayNow: giving, gratitude, kindness and volunteerism. Read more suggestions here.
Search for participating organizations near you that need your help. Here’s a sampling of community organizations and ways to get involved:
Catholic Community Services -The number of our neighbors in need is increasing and Catholic Community Services (CCS) will be there to help now and over the long-term. On #GivingTuesdayNow, please help CCS achieve two goals: add 50 new monthly donors at any level AND spread the word about the goals of CCS by liking and sharing the CCS Giving Tuesday Now posts on Facebook and Twitter. https://www.ccslc.org/giving-tuesday-now-2020 or call 541-345-3628 Ext. 317.
Lane Arts Council- Hosting a First Friday ArtWatch on May 1st. You can enjoy art and local dance from the comfort of your home! May’s ArtWatch will feature Eugene Ballet dancer Sara Stockwell as a part of #instaballet, for more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/762498754154541/. Stay connected with the Lane Arts Council through their Facebook page for video interviews with Lane County artists and arts venues, workshop info, and more.
Umpqua Sewing Warriors- A volunteer community formed by Oregon Serigraphics to make handmade 100% cotton protective masks for the medical community. Also, seeking donations of unused fabrics. For more information visit their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/658730244919310/about/
Central Oregon Health Council- New website has been launched as a resource directory for all of Central Oregon. Central Oregon Resource Directory can be found at https://www.centraloregonresources.org.
West Lane Emergency Operations Group of Florence, OR- Created a no-contact drop location for donations of surplus PPE, including new masks, gowns, and gloves. Donations may be dropped off on weekdays between 10am-2pm. For information email, donations@westlaneeoc.org.
FOOD for Lane County-Looking for volunteers to help with packaging meals or creating food boxes. Contact Dan Budd, volunteer and kitchen manager, at 541-343-2822 with your availability. Food donations are also being accepted at this time. For a list of food and drop site locations, please visit: https://foodforlanecounty.org/donate/donate-food/
St. Vincent de Paul-Volunteers needed for a variety of tasks, including running the Egan Warming Center, temporary shelter on freezing nights. Information: Katie Lively at 541.743.7173, email volunteer@svdp.us or go to svdp.us
United Way of Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties-The first $100,000 in donations to be matched dollar-for-dollar by Benton Community Foundation and area local businesses. This is your chance to make your support go twice as far.
United Way of Lane County-Launched a local response fund to meet the urgent needs of local nonprofits and those they serve, related to COVID-19. PacificSource Health Plans helped launch this fund with a generous donation of $50,000.
Lane County Mutual Aid Network- network to help connect neighbors to each other to help out during this crisis. To connect, call (541)-321-8749 or visit https://lanemutualaid.org
Jackson County Animal Shelter-People across Oregon are stepping up and taking in animals to temporarily foster as shelters are forced to downsize. https://www.klcc.org/post/shelter-dogs-cats-relocated-during-coronavirus-pandemic