The Looking Glass Regional Crisis Center Celebrates 4-year Anniversary; Plans Expansion

The Looking Glass Regional Crisis Center Celebrates 4-year Anniversary; Plans Expansion

The Regional Crisis Center, Looking Glass’ residential mental health treatment program for youth of all genders between ages 12 and 18, celebrated a milestone in February recognizing it’s 4-year anniversary since opening. Now the program is in the process of expanding and trying to hire more staff!

“I can't believe it's been so long since we had our first intake,” said Caitlin Peoples, RCC Clinical Director. “It's amazing that we're celebrating four years! In that time, we've served over 150 youth.”

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New Roads Outreach Team Expands Staff And Hours

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New Roads Outreach Team Expands Staff And Hours

Thanks in part to a capacity building grant awarded from Lane County (via HUD) in 2022, Looking Glass New Roads homeless youth program has expanded both its outreach team and operating hours for the drop-in center located on 7th Avenue in Eugene. The outreach team doubled in size from a staff of 4 to staff of 8 and New Roads went from providing services Monday-Friday 8:30 to 5 to now offering 7-day-a-week services from 8:30AM to 8:30PM.

Southtowne Rotary Group Builds Animal Kennel for New Roads Homeless Youth Program

Southtowne Rotary Group Builds Animal Kennel for New Roads Homeless Youth Program

Members of the Southtowne Rotary group assembled a new animal kennel and installed it at New Roads homeless youth drop-in center after New Roads staff requested help corralling the various pets that youth tend to bring in. Rotarians Lonny and Jantzen built the 5-unit kennel and installed it in the first week of January.

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Vinnie's Smokin' BBQ Parks Truck At Riverfront School

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Vinnie's Smokin' BBQ Parks Truck At Riverfront School

Vinnie Cowan, who has owned and operated Vinnie’s Smokin’ BBQ along with his wife Debbie since roughly 2015, has entered into an informal partnership with Looking Glass Riverfront School & Career Center in which the students will work in his food truck, parked at Riverfront every Thursday offering lunch from 11AM to 2PM, and receive paychecks from Looking Glass via a workforce readiness grant program.

“We always try and give back to our community and felt that this was a great way to offer the kids some work experience,” Vinnie explained. “And the youth workers have been great! I’m actually hoping to hire a couple of them this summer when they’re out of school.”

2022 Giving Tree Program Brings in TONS of GIFTS!

2022 Giving Tree Program Brings in TONS of GIFTS!

The 2022 Giving Tree program went extremely well for Looking Glass staff and clients. Each participating program was once again able to spoil youth and family clients who sought support to ensure holiday wishes (and basic needs) were granted. Looking Glass is extremely thankful to the community of amazing donors and the participating tree donation locations!

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4th Annual Socktoberfest Sock Drive Generates Thousands of Socks for Homeless Youth

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4th Annual Socktoberfest Sock Drive Generates Thousands of Socks for Homeless Youth

The 4th annual Socktoberfest sock donation drive resulted in thousands of pairs of donated socks for New Roads homeless youth program. The October-long donation drive included donation locations at all Lane County area Bi-Marts, local Windermere offices, Macy’s at Valley River Center, Heritage Bank NW, all PeaceHealth hospital locations locally and also a special drive done by the UO Softball team.

2022 Healthy Kids Fundraiser In-Person Return Yields Great Results!

2022 Healthy Kids Fundraiser In-Person Return Yields Great Results!

After two years of virtual breakfast events, the 10th annual Looking Glass Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures fundraiser was held in person and was a huge success. Roughly 90 people gathered for a lovely breakfast at Venue 252 in Eugene on Tuesday, November 15th in support of Looking Glass. SEE VIDEOS>>>

Looking Glass 2022 Annual Board Meeting

Looking Glass 2022 Annual Board Meeting

Dr. Patrick Luedtke, Lane County’s Senior Public Health Officer, as well as the Chief Medical Officer for the department of Health & Human Services, served as the keynote speaker at this year’s Looking Glass annual board meeting, held Wednesday, November 2nd at The Graduate in Eugene.

This year’s meeting also included a recognition of a longtime supporter of Looking Glass, Linda Hamilton, who was presented with the Looking Glass Community Leadership award for her ongoing stewardship and advocacy.

Riverfront School Job Training Program is Seeking Youth Clients!

Riverfront School Job Training Program is Seeking Youth Clients!

The Riverfront Job Training Program is looking for youth age 16 to 24. High school graduates are welcome.

Paid work experience is provided as is assistance with GED if needed, support services (ID, bus passes, work clothing), career exploration, assistance applying for FAFSA and college applications.

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Two LG Staff Honored At Serenity Lane Awards Event

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Two LG Staff Honored At Serenity Lane Awards Event

Looking Glass staff members Suanne Boyd and Angie Lukens were honored with Community Service awards from fellow longtime local nonprofit agency Serenity Lane. Suanne received the Mental Health Professional Award while Angie received the Addiction Professional Award.

2022 Hike for Hope Fundraising Event Raises $7,500!

2022 Hike for Hope Fundraising Event Raises $7,500!

The 5th annual Looking Glass fundraiser, Hike for Hope, at Mt Pisgah was a big success this year - raking in just over $7,500 for Looking Glass programs from event sponsors and hiking supporters. This year’s event featured three Looking Glass staff members sharing their experiences with supporters just prior to the hike up the North Trailhead - Jane Green from Station 7, Jeremy Spafford from the Regional Crisis Center and Maiyra Espinoza from the Counseling program. Special thanks goes to event title sponsor Hearing Associates!

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