Nonprofit Eugene

Barb Ryan, Executive Director of Spiraling Toward Joy joined our program. Their purpose is to empower individuals with the tools and resources to find and sustain core happiness within themselves and their communities. It does this by teaching practical skills through classes, workshops, and related activities. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene @ gmail.com.

Paulina Romo, Executive Director of Downtown Languages joined our program. Their mission is to increase opportunities for immigrants and build respect and understanding across cultures by providing language, literacy, and other educational programs. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene @ gmail.com.

Melissa, Grace, and John from Center for Community Counseling, joined our program. The center is a nonprofit mental health organization and for more than three decades has been a resource for low-income and uninsured adults in Lane County who are in need of mental health services but have no other means of receiving assistance. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene @ gmail.com.

Kristin and Erik from Community Supported Shelters, joined our program. This nonprofit's focus is creating low-cost/big impact strategies for supplying safe basic shelter and a supportive community to those in need. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene @ gmail.com.

Anya and Beth, co-founders of The Toolbox Project, joined our program. This nonprofit serves the Eugene-Springfield metro area by providing members with low-cost access to building repair and garden tools to transform their homes, businesses and neighborhoods. Their goal is to help individuals, families and neighborhoods thrive by creating a space where we can all share, build and grow together. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene @ gmail.com.

Chandra LeGue from Oregon Wild was our guest. They work to protect and restore Oregon's wildlands, wildlife, and waters as an enduring legacy for all Oregonians. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene @ gmail.com.

Kari Rosenfeld joined our program. She's the Lane County Area Manager for Start Making A Reader Today (SMART). They are Oregon's largest literacy nonprofit helping thousands of children become confident, successful readers by providing one-on-one reading support & books to keep. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene @ gmail.com.

Tara Whitsitt joined our program. She is the founder of Fermentation on Wheels. It is a grassroots organization that provides free food education and inspires people through workshops, literature, & visual arts projects that raise awareness about food sustainability as well as teaching fermentation. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene@gmail.com.

Patty Driscoll from OSU Extension Lane County and Leigh Rider, President, Lane County Master Gardeners Association joined the program. Topics included the kinds of extension programs offered, the ballot initiative in support of extension services, pesticides, how to become certified as a master gardener and what that means, the annual plant sale, and donation and volunteer opportunities. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene@gmail.com.

Darcy Phillips, Executive Director of Cornerstone Community Housing joined the program. Cara Mico was the co-host. We discussed what the affordable housing need is in Lane County, success stories, what affordable community housing is, and Cornerstone's services that encourage personal growth and economic independence. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene@gmail.com.

Board members Joey Curtin and Diane Bolte-Silverman joined our program and Cara Mico co-hosted. We talked about SPOT's mission, accomplishments, community need, future goals, upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities. Stop Pet Overpopulation Today is a volunteer organization that raises funds to assist pet owners with the cost of spaying or neutering their dog. Contact them at 541-607-4900. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene@gmail.com.

Daniel McNally joined the show. He's the board President for Animal Rescue Teaching for ALL (any level of learner). We talked about their mission, upcoming events, history of the organization, types of animals cared for, tours, horse camps, riding lessons, pony parties, and more. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene@gmail.com.

Renee Irvin, UO Director, Master of Nonprofit Management Program joined us. Topics included UO's nonprofit management program, local and regional nonprofit climate, Oregon minimum wage legislation and the impact to nonprofits, planned giving, Giving Tuesday, financial transparency, and discussion on the number of local nonprofits and their viability. Tatiana Bryant co-hosted this program. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene@gmail.com.

Community Voices: Thought provoking discussion with Cynthia Beal from the Natural Burial Company. We learned what a natural burial is, how to plan for one, and why it's a great alternative to the steel coffin and vault option commonly used today in American cemeteries. Joining the program was my new co-host Cara Mico. Connect with Community Voices on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene@gmail.com.

Patricia Wigney joined the program to discuss autism and the work Bridgeway House is doing to support children and families. We learned about their programs, services, and upcoming events. Tatiana Bryant was introduced as one of our new Nonprofit Eugene co-hosts. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene@gmail.com.

Welcomed one of my two new co-hosts to the Nonprofit Eugene program. Tatiana Bryant and Sam discuss the minimum wage increase and its impact to nonprofits, 990s and nonprofit transparency, Giving Tuesday, planned giving, volunteerism and the financial value of volunteers. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene@gmail.com.

Oregon Supported Living Program enhances the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by providing person-centered residential, vocational, and supported living programs with emphasis on the arts and community integration. We discussed the various programs offered with special emphasis on the Arts & Culture Program. Guests were Mija Andrade, Development Director and Jamie Walsh, Arts & Culture Program Manager. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene@gmail.com.

The South Willamette Valley Honor Flight  transports veterans in Oregon from Benton, Lane, Lincoln, and Linn counties to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials honoring their military service and sacrifices. Guests were director Mike Pungercar and Navy WWII veteran Vern Thompson. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene@gmail.com.

Pro-Bone-O is Lane County's only nonprofit dedicated to providing free veterinary services, food, and supplies for the pets of people who are homeless. Jeannie Peterson and Kristina Clarke joined our program. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene@gmail.com.

Rachel Collins and Else Wieseke joined the program to talk about the Womenspace mission, services, success stories, intimate partner violence warning signs, myths, crisis line assistance, upcoming events, and prevention programs. Connect with Nonprofit Eugene on Facebook, Twitter or email NonprofitEugene@gmail.com.