Quarterly CAEC Staff Recognition - Naimah Johnson
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.
Celebrating 40 Years of Service-Lynda Whitener
Counseling Receives a $50,000 Grant to Support Uninsured Clients
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.
Congratulations to Riverfront School's Graduating Students
Proud Students Lead Tours at Center Point School Open House 2026
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.
Riverfront School Holds 2nd Annual Pridefest Event to Kick Off Pride Month
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.
Looking Glass Homeless Youth Services Director Elected to Poverty & Homelessness Board
Looking Glass Partners with Shift Community Cycle for Free Bikes 4 Kidz
Housing Success Story (VIDEO)
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.
Seeking Unhoused Youth Summer Activity Donations
Help our youth cool off and stay active this summer! Looking Glass needs your support in providing fun outdoor summer activities or admission to community events. Our youth thrive when they can take a break and have fun in the sun. You can donate through our donations page on our website or click this Amazon wish list link (https://a.co/0060V7Sl) and purchase any of the summer items directly on the Looking Glass Summer Activities Wishlist!
Governor Kotek Signs Bills Aimed At Supporting Crucial Behavioral Health Work
Looking Glass President and CEO Chad Westphal was on hand on Thursday, May 7 for several important Governor Kotek bill signings in support of crucial behavioral health work - HB 4069; HB 4115; SB 1546; SB 1547. One of the senate bills (1546) aims to compel AI chatbots to connect suicidal users to real life help.