Two months after the Holiday Farm Fire, as the smoke has cleared, Jared Pruch, United Way's Director of Community Impact sat down virtually with Brandi Crawford Ferguson, McKenzie Ricer Trust's Associate Director of Philanthropy, to discuss the pivot towards long term recovery efforts for the communities most impact by the fires.
Read MoreJust four weeks after the Holiday Farm Fire erupted, and thanks to quick action, collaboration, and the generosity of many near and far, United Way of Lane County has distributed a total of $474,250 in Wildfire Response efforts.
Read MoreAs contributions continue to pour in for wildfire response efforts, United Way of Lane County made a second investment to organizations on the front lines. $64,250 in grants will provide food, shelter, mental health support, and more.
Read MoreThanks to a significant outpouring of support from the community in the last few days, United Way of Lane County has just disbursed $200,000 in wildfire response funds, the first in multiple rounds of funding for organizations addressing immediate needs of those impacted by the fires.
Read More“As a partnership committed to improving the health of all people in Lane County, it seems critical to discuss how immigrants in particular are impacted by this unprecedented public health and economic crisis so that we as a community can be responsive,” shared our Director of Health Senna Towner, regarding the recent event hosted on this topic.
Read MoreUnited Way of Lane County announces funding of over $447,000 in grants to support initiatives led by and serving BIPOC, rural and low-income communities so they can recover and rebuild from the continued impacts of the pandemic.
Read MoreOur 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.
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