FLORENCE, Ore. — Kaylee Graham and her mom recently spent a day at the park. A year ago, this was just an empty field, but for Florence citizens, transforming it into a dog park was a top priority. It’s completed now–one of many projects tackled during last year’s Power of Florence Day–a day that 13-year-old … Continue reading »
NCU Students Volunteer for Nonprofits
EUGENE, Ore. — Students of Northwest Christian University pitched in to help the community in a variety of ways Wednesday. It’s part of the annual Embrace the Community Day, and students all over Eugene helped out with more than a dozen different projects. There was everything from preparing the Egan Warming Center, to helping out … Continue reading »
NCU Students Perform Community Service
EUGENE, Ore. — Students at Northwest Christian University are taking a day off from classes Wednesday to go serve the community. This is the group’s 15th annual Embrace the Community Day event. About 300 students, faculty and staff will take part in 15 projects at 13 local organizations, like St. Vincent de Paul, Food for … Continue reading »
Nonprofit Encourages Community Service in Rural Areas
A nonprofit wants to help rural communities in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest participate in service projects this July. Rural Development Initiatives’ Powered by Rural Campaign will highlight ways rural residents are giving back to the community. To help make these projects happen, during the campaign’s month of service they’re offering some extra help. For … Continue reading »
