United Way of Lane County

United Way of Lane County From advancing community well-being and youth opportunity to strengthening local resilience, United Way mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive.

We know that our communities’ greatest challenges – like financial instability, child care access, academic struggles, and workforce challenges, are deeply interconnected. So our role is to bring people and resources together to address them. Through cross-sector convening and strategy, fundraising and grantmaking, nonprofit capacity building, and volunteerism, we’re strengthening our communities’

ability to tackle challenges and ultimately improve outcomes for kids and families. We take a comprehensive, collaborative approach, actively listening and responding to local needs. To counter the disparate outcomes communities face within race/ethnicity, geography, income, and more, we actively work to dismantle barriers so everyone has equitable access and opportunity to thrive. Every day, our communities show that when people unite to take action, change is possible. Together, we're creating a future where everyone, everywhere can reach their full potential.

Happy  ! Today, we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, over...
06/19/2026

Happy  ! Today, we commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, over two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. Since 1865, the holiday has grown to be a celebration of Black joy and liberation nationwide, and became a federal holiday in 2021.

The United Way and Early Childhood Hub of Lane County will be closed today, June 19 in observance of the holiday.

"Like your fire department or neighborhood school, public transit is a quiet part of our region’s infrastructure. Whethe...
06/18/2026

"Like your fire department or neighborhood school, public transit is a quiet part of our region’s infrastructure. Whether you use it or not, it’s always available to you. Thousands of people ride Lane Transit District every day. They’re commuting from McKenzie River valley communities, accessing medical care from Cottage Grove and catching the bus to class at the University of Oregon and Lane Community College. To these riders, LTD is an essential service."

Lane Transit District's CEO Jameson Auten and our President & CEO Alma Fumiko Hesus shared about the importance of public transit during times of economic uncertainty on Lookout Eugene-Springfield yesterday.

Catch the whole piece here:
https://lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/community-voices/2026/06/16/rising-gas-prices-public-transit/

06/17/2026

Real-time information about wildfire and firefighting efforts nearby

Happy Pride Month from United Way and the Early Childhood Hub! We’re proud to uplift and empower the LGBTQ+ community in...
06/04/2026

Happy Pride Month from United Way and the Early Childhood Hub! We’re proud to uplift and empower the LGBTQ+ community in Lane County, and we believe that our differences make us stronger, together 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
 
We’re thrilled to sponsor this year’s Eugene Pride Festival on Saturday, June 27 at the Lane Events Center. Stop by our table and say hello - we can’t wait to see you there!

BookFest is underway at schools around Lane County! So far, we've distributed books to K-2nd grade students at 11 school...
06/02/2026

BookFest is underway at schools around Lane County! So far, we've distributed books to K-2nd grade students at 11 schools, and we have three more schools to go 🎉 Catch a glimpse of the fun here, and keep an eye out for more photos and video, coming soon.

Photos: Howard Elementary, River Road Elementary, and Applegate Elementary

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the many brave individuals who have served our country and given the ultimate s...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the many brave individuals who have served our country and given the ultimate sacrifice. 
 
The United Way of Lane County and Early Childhood Hub of Lane County office is closed today in observance of Memorial Day. We will be back in the office tomorrow, May 26.

From May 26 through June 5, United Way of Lane County is hosting BookFest: a community-wide program distributing books t...
05/14/2026

From May 26 through June 5, United Way of Lane County is hosting BookFest: a community-wide program distributing books to local K-2nd grade students to help them build their home libraries and to encourage a love of reading. But we need your help to make it happen!

We are looking for volunteers to join us at distribution events to help students select books they might want to take home. We also need volunteers to help next Wednesday, May 20 and Thursday, May 21 to sort and organize books prior to the distribution days.

Learn more about BookFest and sign up to volunteer here:
https://www.unitedwaylane.org/bookfest

Photo: Volunteers from OCCU volunteering at BookFest 2025

Time is running out to apply for our Corporate Relations Manager position! This full time role will be responsible for g...
05/12/2026

Time is running out to apply for our Corporate Relations Manager position! This full time role will be responsible for growing and stewarding corporate partnerships and workplace giving efforts, and will work cross-departmentally to advance United Way of Lane County's mission of mobilizing communities to action so all can thrive.

Learn more about this position and submit your application by 11:59 p.m. this Sunday, May 17:
https://unitedwaylane.applicantpool.com/jobs/1296388

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 🧠 Mental health is one of the most important aspects of overall wellbeing, yet one ...
05/07/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 🧠 Mental health is one of the most important aspects of overall wellbeing, yet one in five adults in the United States is living with a mental illness, while 40% of high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness (CDC 2023).

Mental health support should be accessible for all, and United Way is passionate about improving the health of our community.

Looking for mental health resources?
- Call 988 for immediate help,
- Call 211 for ongoing support,
- Or check out the Relief Nursery’s Community Resource Guide, updated April 2026, for information about mental health services available in Lane County:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b6a0acf9d5abb96252f10af/t/69d53c17610bad3dd94b397a/1775582231951/Community+Resource+Guide+APRIL+2026.pdf

It’s International Workers Day! Today, we celebrate the contributions of the thousands of passionate employees who make ...
05/01/2026

It’s International Workers Day! Today, we celebrate the contributions of the thousands of passionate employees who make Lane County a great place to live.

But despite their hard work, 43% of households in our community still don’t make enough to make ends meet. And according to the 2026 Oregon Financial Wellness Scorecard, 48% of Oregonians are unable to cover a $500 emergency.

United Way of Lane County is working to increase awareness of the 43% of households living below the ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) threshold, and the barriers that they face to achieving financial stability. Learn more about ALICE in Lane County and how you can support ALICE households locally at unitedwaylane.org/alice.

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Springfield, OR
97477

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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