EUGENE, Ore. — The City of Eugene will move forward with plans to create a pilot program for Opportunity Village, a proposed living site for area homeless residents. City Council approved the project at Monday night’s council meeting, asking the City Manager to work with the city-owned site located on North Garfield. A non-profit organization … Continue reading »
Opportunity Eugene Discussions Continue
EUGENE, Ore. — Finding a permanent home for the homeless was the topic during public comment at the Eugene City Council meeting Tuesday. Councilors talked about the Opportunity Eugene plans. They heard testimony from homeless service providers like St. Vincent de Paul and ShelterCare. “People starving, or people not getting the proper medicare, that’s not … Continue reading »
Possible Sites for Opportunity Village
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene City Council is moving forward with where Opportunity Village Eugene could go if it approves the transitional camp for the homeless. City staff presented a widdled down list to five city-owned sites that are close to public transportation, at least an acre of land, and are available with possible existing … Continue reading »
Fundraiser Supports Opportunity Village
EUGENE, Ore. — Plans are moving forward for Opportunity Village, a proposed village for Eugene’s homeless population. Members of Occupy Eugene will be holding a fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. Monday. The event will be held at Ninkasi Brewing Company on Van Buren Street. There will be food, face painting, activities and beer; in the spirit … Continue reading »
Opportunity Village Reps Hold Discussion
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene City Council wants a list of potential sites for a homeless village. This doesn’t mean the project is a go or a no. But Wednesday councilors voted 7 to 1 to direct city staff to compile a list of possible sites that could serve as a spot for Opportunity Village … Continue reading »
Homeless Village Advocates Hold Workshop
EUGENE, Ore. — Building support for a new permanent home for the homeless was the focus of a workshop Tuesday night. Opportunity Village recruited an architect to help further their vision of a new home. Mark Lakeman was pivotal in establishing Dignity Village in Portland. It’s similar to what those connected with Opportunity Village have … Continue reading »
Homeless Village to Be Discussed
EUGENE, Ore. — The committee in charge of the “Opportunity Village” homeless project will be holding a meeting Tuesday night to discuss the project. The group wants to use the intersection of West 13th Avenue and Chambers Street as a good site for a village. Architect Mark Lakeman, whose nonprofit was instrumental in creating Portland’s … Continue reading »
Expert to Address Homeless Village
EUGENE, Ore. — A proposed homeless village will be the topic of a discussion being held Tuesday night. “Opportunity Village” is similar to homeless villages in Portland and Seattle. The committee in charge of the project has proposed the intersection of 13th Ave. and Chambers St. as a good site for such a village due … Continue reading »
