SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A local program is working to help senior citizens stay in their homes. Through a $200,000 grant from the Oregon Housing and Community Services, the Community Lending Works Program at NEDCO is now offering low-interest loans to qualified, fixed-income homeowners age 65 and up. The money can be used to update a … Continue reading »
UO Class Donates to Philanthropy
EUGENE, Ore. — The freshmen in one class at the University of Oregon spent this term learning about local philanthropic organizations and the donation process. Each group in the class investigated different charities, presented them to the class and, together, picked a winner. This term they chose Kind Tree and donated a $5,000 grant courtesy … Continue reading »
Help Needed in Mayors Challenge
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Time is running out for the City of Springfield to win a $5 million grant and the city needs resident’s help. Springfield is one of 20 cities still in the running for the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge. The city created a video proposal to bring emergency services to residents in both Springfield … Continue reading »
Eugene Receives Grant to Clean Up Industrial Buildings
EUGENE, Ore. — The city of Eugene received more than $680,000 to clean up old industrial buildings around the city and county. It’s part of a Brownfield Grant that Eugene will share with both the city of Springfield and Lane County. This money is solely allocated to take inventory of the polluted sites around the … Continue reading »
