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EDITORIAL: United Way sharpens focus
United Way of Lane County is taking some risks as it shifts toward a more active role in shaping local social services through its distribution of funds. One danger is that it will alienate some agencies that have relied upon United Way’s support for decades but now find themselves lower on the list of priorities. Another is that more will be required of United Way’s volunteer leaders. But if agency resistance and leadership burnout can be avoided, the opportunities offered by United Way’s new direction are great.
Summer reading hits this spot
A new United Way program provides a place for kids to fuel their love of books while school’s out
As the big sister of three and the daughter of school teachers, 11-year-old Sierra Squires knows a thing or two about reading to little kids. She also understands it can ignite a lifelong love of reading and make a big difference in how well someone fares in school and beyond.
“Opportunity Conference” in Eugene Helps Fight Poverty
Rising out of poverty is no easy task. But this weekend, dozens of residents got a new tool to help make that process a little easier. On Saturday, United Way of Lane County sponsored an "Opportunity Conference" -- an event that partners those in poverty with those who have the resources and contacts to succeed.
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