Updates from Looking Glass
Several members of various Looking Glass staff programs welcomed dozens of interested job applicants on Thursday, June 7th in the conference room at the Admin building. With a number of position openings, the various programs hoped to draw new applicants as well as engage the community in conversations about career opportunities.
We are proud to share this wonderful video which outlines much (but not all) of what our services provide and shares some of our success stories. To tell the entire Looking Glass story, of course, would take hours and hours. This small clip provides a glimpse into how Looking Glass impacts the Lane County community through a variety of important services.
We partied like it was 1929 - and raised a ton of money for our programs to help Lane County at-risk youth and families build a brighter future. Thank you to all involved in helping make this event a huge success. From event sponsors to event committee members, attendees, volunteers, staff and vendors - this one really took a village and the result was nothing short of spectacular…
For this year's Thank a Youth Worker Day (May 10th), we would like to recognize the great work that Perry Washington has done for youth in Lane County at Station 7. As Services Manager, Perry is a leader on the team and is responsible for helping with initial youth intake and orientation as well as helping them to return to stable housing after their stay at Station 7.
Our biggest fundraiser of the year is fast approaching - on Saturday, May 19th at Valley River Inn we will welcome Looking Glass supporters to join us in a night of revelry that will include live jazz, casino games with prizes, a fun photo booth, jewelry raffles as well as a live and silent auction. This year's theme is Roaring 20's! Tickets are on sale now.
Join our raffle bracket as part of the men's college basketball tournament. $50 gets you a slot in the bracket. Only one entry per person. On Wednesday March 14th, you will be randomly assigned a team. As your team moves closer to the championship, you will be eligible to win each prize from prizes donated by local businesses at each level along the way.
On Friday February 9th, Looking Glass CEO Craig Opperman and staff, along with Lawanda and James Manning, had the privilege of attending our local chapter of Blacks in Government's annual banquet. With much of Lane County leadership in attendance, guests heard from Eugene mayor Lucy Vinis, keynote speaker Judge Adrienne Nelson, and DA John M. Haroldson.
Members of the Cottage Grove High School student council chose Looking Glass as this year's MLK award recipient and presented a plaque to rural program staff members Sammy Elsdon and Amanda Hampton on Monday, February 5th at their Unity Week assembly.
