SMALL-TOWN LIVING Organizations that care, educate and lead
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ottage Grove features some of the finest education facilities and programs in Lane County, a representative government of citizens serving their community and a host of organizations that assist the town’s less fortunate.
Demand for services at Community Sharing has only increased in recent years.
Community resources Adult Resources Community Sharing 541-942-2176. Food boxes, LIEAP energy assistance, basic and emergency needs (utilities, housing, emergency shelter, transportation, prescription assistance), services for homeless individuals and families. Servicios en espanol. Information and referrals to other local service agencies. Open weekdays, 11am to 3:30 p.m., except holidays. 1440 Birch Ave Legal Aid Service of Lane County 541-342-6056. Free legal assistance to low-income residents with domestic violence or sexual assault issues. Call for appointment. Meals on Wheels home delivery 541-682-7804. To apply, call Senior & Disabled Services. Senior & Disabled Services 541-682-4038. Medical, food stamps, in-home assistance and facility care, for seniors and people with disabilities who are low-income and qualify medically. Outreach services to seniors for meals-on-wheels, senior companions and energy assistance. 99 S. 1st Street, Creswell Senior Meals 541-942-9261. Hot, nutritious noontime meals for seniors over
age 60. At Riverview Terrace, T/W/Th. Lunch noon-2 p.m. Also at Creswell Villa, 350 S. Second St., Creswell M/W/F. Call ahead, 541895-2338. South Lane Mental Health 541-942-3939. Services include outpatient counseling, medication management and support and socialization activities for those with severe and persistent mental illnesses. 1345 Birch Ave. Trinity Lutheran Community Kitchen 541-942-2373. Free dinners Tuesday and Thursday, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Families, children and singles welcome. 675 S. Seventh St. Soup Kitchen Sunday 5-6 p.m. Free and everyone welcome at CG Community Center
Employment, Job Training Goodwill Industries 120 S. Highway 99 541-942-9057 Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m.) Cottage Grove Family Center 541-942-9186. JOBS and Workfare Programs provide employment assistance including life-skills classes, basic education and training, job search and placement. Resources for low-income working families. Help for employed clients to retain jobs. 305 Coop Court. One Stop Career Center 541-9424202. Computer center to access employment resources, including daily job listings. Job search guidance. At LCC-CG, 1275 S. River Road. Family Resources
Community Dinner Wednesday at 6 p.m. Church of the Nazarene Free, All welcome 152 S. M St; 541-942-4422 Second and third Monday, 5-6:30 p.m. First Methodist Church, 334 Washington Ave. 541-942-3033. $5 for adults, children free
A Primary Connection 541-942-4967. A no-charge family resource center for young children and their parents, run by the South Lane School District and Parent Partnership. Includes a lending library, parenting classes and support groups and Hispanic family services. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., when school is in session at Bohemia Elementary School, Room No. 1. 721 S. R St.
Adventist Community Services 820 S. 10th St Free Clothes, shoes, bedding and emergency food boxes. Does NOT pay for electricity, gas, pharmacy or other such bills. Tuesday and Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Clothes/Diaper closet Church of Christ, Sixth and Gibbs. 541-942-3822 Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Healthy Start 541-682-7425. Parent education and support for first-time parents. Infant and toddler play groups. Welcome Baby newborn visits. No cost. Hispanic Family Services 541942-2176. Resources, referral and advocacy for the South Lane Spanish-speaking community. Medical access, ESL classes, tax counseling, shelter, drug and alcohol recovery, immigration counseling. Holt International Children’s Services 541-687-2202 or 1-800-234-4658. Support services for birth and adoptive parents. La Leche League Contact 541-744-6055. Breastfeeding-parenting education and support for pregnant and
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