EUGENE, Ore. — For some 22-year-olds, waking up early can be a challenge. Not for Bucky Benz. He thrives on independence. At 7:30 a.m., he’s ready to go. With bags packed, he waits for the bus, eager to start the day. But there’s something about Benz you don’t know. He has Down syndrome. Some may … Continue reading »
Special Needs Clients Learn Job Skills
EUGENE, Ore. – From the RideSource bus straight to work, Monday through Friday about 100 clients eagerly come to Pearl Buck Center‘s production area for sorting, packaging and shipping. It’s a well-oiled machine where clients work according to their ability. Take the Yogi products by East and West Tea. Boxes are first assembled and then a … Continue reading »
Pearl Buck Center Hosting Trivia Night
EUGENE, Ore. — Pearl Buck Center is celebrating 60 years of service in our community. Dena Amend, Development Director at Pearl Buck, joined us on KEZI 9 News This Morning to talk about the center’s services and its upcoming fundraiser. The Pearls of Wisdom fundraiser is a trivia night on Tuesday, October 2 at Rogue … Continue reading »
Pearl Buck Garden Becoming Sustainable
EUGENE, Ore. — Touch, taste, sight, hearing and smell–those five senses are coming to life at Pearl Buck’s Sensory Garden, and now plans are under way to make the new garden sustainable. Pearl Buck started planning the garden two and a half years ago. It became reality thanks to donations and helping hands. In June, … Continue reading »
