by Sylvia Barry | Aug 27, 2026 | Partner Stories
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County (SVdP) has been intentionally growing their partnerships to provide more resources to individuals and families facing homelessness in Lane County. In response to community need, SVdP has become a super connector —...
by Sylvia Barry | Jul 30, 2026 | Partner Stories
For many people living with severe mental illness, the path between homelessness, emergency departments, jail, and back to the streets can feel impossible to escape. The Field-Based Integrated Transition Team (FITT) formerly known as the Forensic Intensive Treatment...
by Sylvia Barry | Jun 30, 2026 | Partner Stories
A new pilot program will run July 1 through September 30 in central downtown Eugene (7th Avenue to 10th Avenue, and Charnelton Street to Pearl Street), designed to strengthen the day‑to‑day experience of being downtown. The program will add 334 new hours of weekly...
by Sylvia Barry | May 27, 2026 | Collective Action, Partner Stories
“The main problem was having undiagnosed depression because I couldn’t do anything,” says Neal, a ShelterCare program participant, “I would always end up back at The Mission because I just couldn’t do the normal things you have to do to survive.” Neal was in and out...
by Brandy Rodtsbrooks | Feb 25, 2026 | Partner Stories
When I was asked to write about my decision to join ACT Now Lane, my first instinct was to take a neutral approach—to explain my choice in a way that felt safe and palatable. But that would have been a dodge. And to me it matters that I be open and honest. ...
by Brandy Rodtsbrooks | Dec 18, 2025 | Housing, Partner Stories
“I’m excited! I can’t wait! I mean, I can plug in stuff. I can go to sleep. I can lock my door!” – Joshua Most of us take these simple things almost entirely for granted. Having access to electricity. Having a place to sleep where you feel safe and secure. But,...
