Updates from Looking Glass
The Grocery Outlet in Eugene, operated by Jake Hoffman, a longtime member of Looking Glass’ Board of Stewards, once again raised funds in the month of July as part of their annual Independence from Hunger campaign that benefited Looking Glass. This year’s fundraiser brought in $14,320 which Looking Glass will receive a share of alongside three other local nonprofits.
Local attorneys Bryon Land and Nicholas Frost, from Hershner Hunter Law Firm in Eugene, presented information about estate planning at an educational seminar for Looking Glass supporters on Friday, August 21st at The Venue in Eugene. The presentation covered many topics from creating a will to the impacts of and limitations with creating a power of attorney and the different types of trusts one should consider.
Each quarter, the members of the Looking Glass Cultural Awareness and Equity Committee (CAEC) review nominations of staff members who have gone above and beyond their job requirements to promote cultural awareness and equity on the job. Nominations come mostly from staff peers. Then the committee randomly selects one nominee to win a $100 gift card. This quarter’s random drawing winner is Naimah Johnson.
Looking Glass received a $50,000 Grant from PacificSource Foundation. The awarded grant will help support uninsured and underinsured clients through the Looking Glass Counseling Therapy Program, offering mental health and substance use services, as well as food and supplies through their resource pantry.
Center Point School opened their doors to students’ friends and families, community partners, and Looking Glass staff, to show off the amazing work the students, led by the wonderful staff, have put in during the year. This year’s Open House showcased exhibits which included clay creations, optical illusions, archeology dig artifacts, shields from the Welcome to the Middle Ages class, students’ renderings of crytpids, ocean animals, National Parks, and more.
To kick off Pride Month, Riverfront School and Career Center hosted its 2nd annual Pride Fest on Friday, June 5th, an event which brought together students, staff, families, and community members in a welcoming and inclusive environment. The Pride Fest was a celebration of diversity and the resilient LGBTQIA+ community.
Ben, a Looking Glass housing client, recently shared his positive experiences with the program and expressed deep gratitude for the life-saving services provided. Housing program staff member, Lane Duckett, also explains the resources available to young adults in Lane County when they engage with our housing support team.
