Our President and CEO, Noreen Dunnells sits down with two of the volunteers from our COVID-19 Community Response Fund grant review panel. They reflect on their experiences being a part of the investment process and share how we move forward to help Lane County recover and reimagine a brighter, more equitable future.
Read MoreAt a time when anxieties about food insecurity are high for struggling families, a number of local food programs are getting some unexpected help to meet families’ needs.
Read MoreWe as United Way of Lane County have historically seen ourselves as a neutral party, rather than taking a firm stance and advocating boldly for those most marginalized in our communites. We’re committing to doing better— and we need you alongside us.
Read MoreLike so many of you, we at United Way of Lane County are horrified, angry, and disappointed by what happened to George Floyd in Minneapolis, and to so many of our neighbors, friends, and loved ones who are Black/African American in recent months and throughout our history.
Read MoreDetails on how the LERN (Lane Emergency Response Network) was created and how it is helping to provide critical resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreOne of our first responses at the onset of the COVID-19 crisis was to ask ourselves: how could we best support our funded partner agencies in working to improve lives for children and families throughout the county?
Read MoreDetails of services being funded by grants from our COVID-19 Community Response Fund.
Read MoreThe first round of grants from our Community Response Fund have been awarded and will support 27 Lane County nonprofits specifically helping support their COVID-19 response efforts.
Read MoreAn overview of the two new funding opportunities made available to nonprofits and small businesses through the federal CARES act.
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