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Lane County has been awarded over $3.5 million dollars to fund homeless assistance programs in 2020. It’s from the US Department of Housing and Urban…
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The Board of Lane County Commissioners this week discussed winter strategies for homeless services. They’re looking at how to better serve unsheltered…
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A memorial was held Friday for a 57-year old woman who died on the streets of Eugene. Her death has once again raised the question of why more isn’t being…
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Not all homeless youth sleep on city benches or in tents. In fact, advocates say most unhoused kids in Lane County “couch surf” from place to place. And…
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Every homeless kid out there has a story. In Part 2 of our series, “Hidden in Plain Sight,” KLCC’s Tiffany Eckert shares the difficult experiences of a…
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Homelessness is a pressing social issue confronting communities around the country and across Oregon. In Lane County, officials acknowledge a growing…
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Organizations working to end youth homelessness in Lane County face increased need and limited resources. The county is applying for a grant through the…
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A group of youth took to the streets of Eugene last week to hand out care packages to people experiencing homelessness. The bags contained standard items…
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After 8 years, Shelley Corteville has stepped down as director of Egan Warming Center, a network of sites where homeless people can keep warm when temps…
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St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County has received a $2 million gift that will enable it to open a home for local teen boys who are homeless. St. Vincent de…