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Inside you will find different local non-profit organizations that need your help this holiday season.

GIVE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Published as supplement to the Siuslaw News, December 16, 2020

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Our Community is Caring and Compassionate

YOUR YEAR-END GIVING

Give a gift that counts!

Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County ..........................................Page 12 C.R.O.W. .............................................................................................................. Page 2 Florence Food Share....................................................................................Page 11 Florence Habitat for Humanity .................................................................. Page 4 Food Backpack for Kids ................................................................................ Page 9 Friends of the FEC (F.A.C.E.) ......................................................................... Page 5 Friends of Florence (Van Fans) ................................................................... Page 7 Helping Hands Coalition.............................................................................. Page 3 Holiday Wish Lists.........................................................................Pages 4, 10 & 11 Oregon Coast Humane Society ................................................................. Page 8 Siuslaw Outreach Services (S.O.S.)............................................................ Page 6 USToo Florence ............................................................................................... Page 6

Assisting those in need in our Community.

11:00 am – 1:00 pm for donations Lunch is 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

HELPING HANDS COALITION 4590 HIGHWAY 101, FLORENCE

LOCATED AT THE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

Call 541-997-5057 to Volunteer helpinghandsflorence.org

✔ Things we are in desperate need of: Tents- 2+ man size Sleeping Bags- warm to below 30 degrees Tarps- 10x12 Toothpaste Warm Socks Foot Care Products Canned Food Items Toilet Paper

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HELPING HANDS COALITION

MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT Our mission is to assist the homeless, destitute and needy in our community. We don’t replicate what other organizations are doing in our area; instead we operate a drop-in day center and referral system. The center offers, those in need, a safe place where they find out about services available in the community and get advice on how to apply for assistance locally, statewide and nationwide. Helping Hands Coalition provides direct and practical help as well as hot meals on days other groups are not providing food; vouchers for laundry, bus tickets, prescriptions, utilities, warm clothing, tents, sleeping bags, and other camping equipment, etc., articles of hygiene, and items for pets; a place for them to collect phone messages and receive their mail; as well as a place to just catch their breath and figure out what and where to go next without judgement of any kind.

The center treats all visitors with respect, dignity and compassion, AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION OR JUDGEMENT OF ANY KIND.

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WISH LIST

Here is a list of items on our Wish list. Check back often to keep up to date on items we need.

Thank you!

• CAT SUPPLIES Dry cat food (Purina Indoor) Kitten food (Purina Chow) Wet cat food (Friskies Pate / Fancy Feast Chicken) Wood liter pellets Cat toys • DOG SUPPLIES Dry dog food (Purina One) Wet dog food (Purina One) Dog Treats (all varieties) Dog toys Chew toys / Kongs / NylaBones • GENERAL SHELTER SUPPLIES Bleach (used daily!)

Paper towels Dish soap Laundry soap Rubbing alcoholCotton balls / squares Heavy duty lawn bags Kitchen garbage bags (13 gallon) Non-skid bath mats • OTHER WAYS TO GIVE... § Donations by Cash, Checks, Credit Card, PayPal § Remember us when Estate Planning § Fred Meyers Community Rewards Oregon Coast Humane Society #85478 § Shopping Amazon Smile choose Oregon Coast Humane Society § Donate clean Aluminum, Plastic, Glass Bottles and Cans § Sponsor a Kennel Program § Donate a Kuranda Bed • SUPPORT US BY... § Shopping the Thrift Shop/Boutique/ Annex § Spaying and Neutering Your Pets § Supporting Special Events/Fundraising Activities

SHELTER

2840 Rhododendron Dr., Florence, OR 97439 • (541) 997-4277 Open Every Day from 11am - 4pm (Wednesday by Appointment Only) info@oregoncoasthumanesociety.org

THRIFT SHOP

1193 Bay St., Old Town Florence, OR 97439 • (541) 997-5705 Open 10am - 4pm Monday - Saturday 12 - 4pm on Sunday

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Introducing the

new FACE in town!

(You have known and trusted us for decades as “The Friends of the Florence Events Center,” but we’re ge�ng a “FACE li� ” in 2021.)

Our Mission is to support Florence’s Arts, Culture & Entertainment at the Florence Events Center.

Winter Music Fes�val, Indoor Garage Sale, Fes�val of Books, and Art Gallery Galas.

Our Goal is to excel at Three Things: 1. Fund capital improvements at the FEC 2. Provide performance grants to help schools, CROW, LRP, SEAcoast Entertainment Associa�on, and others afford to use the FEC. 3. Host engaging Arts, Culture, and Entertainment events as fundraisers for arts groups and the FEC such as the

As our own independent 501c3 nonprofit organiza�on, we are volunteer leaders, doers, organizers, supporters, and cheerleaders for Florence’s Arts, Culture & Entertainment at the Florence Events Center and those who use it. We strive to be trustworthy, dependable, vibrant, fun, high quality, enthusias�c, and engaging while carrying out our mission.

We’re looking for likeminded new members/supporters to join us with their gi�s of �me, talent, and funding in suppor�ng the coast’s best venue for Arts, Culture & Entertainment (and mee�ngs, conven�ons, tradeshows) so our community and its arts groups can get the most out of their use of the FEC, afford to use the FEC, and to provide you with the opportunity for meaningful, fulling service while suppor�ng Florence’s Arts, Culture & Entertainment.

541-997-1994 | 715 Quince St., Florence | Find us soon at FlorenceArts.org *The FFEC’s rebranding effort is supported in part by a generous grant from the Lane County Cultural Coali�on.

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Siuslaw Outreach Services has been serving the Florence/ Mapleton/Dune City areas since 1986.

Last year SOS provided services to: • 325 victims of domestic violence • 19 victims of sexual assault • 55 After hours response with law enforcement or EMS • 64 families with eviction notices • 564 households with utility bill assistance •164 calls to crisis line • 763 individuals experiencing homelessness • 164 participants in self-sufficiency education programs

Some of our services include: • Advocacy for victims of domestic and sexual violence • Advocacy for human trafficking • 24/7 On-call Advocate • Homelessness Prevention and Intervention • Rent and Utility Bill Assistance • Basic Need Vouchers • Self-sufficiency Education Programs • Free clothing and emergency supplies

This holiday season we are in need of the following: Bequests • Cash Donations Socks • Raingear Tarps •Tooth Brushes Fenine Hygiene Products •Infant Diapers Food Gift Cards

Us TOO Florence, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is your source for prostate cancer information and support on the Oregon Coast. We reach men from Bandon to the south, Yachats to the north and Mapleton to the east, plus the entire greater Florence area.

We are ready when men and their loved ones need us. Our GIVING includes: a. Urologists Dr. Bryan Mehlhaff and Dr. Roger McKimmy providing information on determining one’s risk of prostate cancer, when to start and frequency of PSA screening, diagnosis, treatment/nontreatment options with risks of both to current and later life; b. Both doctors keeping us current with the latest clinical trials such as one with the immuno-therapy Provenge which is now being tested on newly diagnosed men even if they qualify for Active Surveillance.

Previously, Provenge was only available for men with advanced prostate cancer; c. Both doctors providing information on genetic testing, particularly germline mutations, such as BRCA2 which is rapidly becoming important in identifying increased risk of male and female cancers including: prostate, breast, ovarian, pancreatic and melanoma. d. Sharing our personal prostate cancer experiences, including a first-hand account of what we chose to do, why we chose it and how it has turned out; e. Supporting each other as we travel this journey together; f. Encouraging spouses/loved ones to attend meetings in support of their man.

BOTH MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD. WATCH SIUSLAW NEWS FOR RESUMPTION Us TOO Florence has two monthly meetings – each with a urologist present to provide information and answer questions: a. 2nd Tuesday of each month – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Ichiban Chinese/Japanese Restaurant. Urologist Dr. Bryan Mehlhaff attends. b. 3rd Tuesday of each month – 12 noon – 1:00 p.m. at the Ichiban Chinese/Japanese Restaurant. Urologist Dr. Roger McKimmy attends.

Us TOO Florence outreach includes: a. Monthly article in the Siuslaw News being either a local man’s Personal Prostate Cancer Journey or a Behind the Headlines written by Facilitator Bob Horney; b. Attendance at health fairs; c. Three-ring binders at over 20 locations in Florence with the above Prostate Cancer Journeys and Behind the Headlines inside (updated monthly); d. Attending the September Florence City Council meeting to receive the Mayor’s Proclamation designating September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Florence; e. Maintaining our own website: www.ustooflorence.org. f. Providing the monthly Us TOO International HOTSHEET at the meetings and in each binder. The HOTSHEET is 8 pages of the latest prostate cancer research; g. Placing ads and other information in the Siuslaw News.

Major Financial support is provided by Oregon Urology Foundation.

Contact BOB HORNEY, CHAPTER LEADER/FACILITATOR (H) 541-997-6626 or (C) 541-999-4239 or maribob@oregonfast.net for more information.

Siuslaw Outreach Services 1576 W. 12th Street P.O. Box 19000 Florence, OR 97439 Business Phone: 541-997-2816 Crisis Hotline: 541-997-4444

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Radiation Patients needing transportation?

When you need a ride, We’ll take you there and back.

FRIENDS of FLORENCE

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Offering Service to the

FLORENCE COMMUNITY

and surrounding areas for 35 years!

• First run driven by P.T. Smith, May 1, 1985.

• We’ve driven over 1.2 million miles.

• Transported over 30,000 riders for treatment to Eugene/Springfield and back.

• Driven 5 days a week, 160 miles a day.

• No charge to anyone.

• 20+ volunteer drivers

A special Thank You to Friends of Florence Van Fans, we couldn’t do what we do without you!

Interested in joining the Van Fans?

Call Sharon Gelmstedt at 541-991-3209 Interested in being a volunteer driver?

Call Bart Mealer at 541-997-8663

Funded entirely by donation P.O. Box 598, Florence OR, 97439

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It’s been a RUFF year… thank MEW very much!

Dear Fellow Animal Lovers, As we move into what hopefully will be a be�er year, your friends at OCHS want you to know how grateful we are for the contribu�ons of food, bedding, toys, and cash that sustains our vital work for pets in our community.

So far in 2020 OCHS has… ·

Saved more than 1000 animals

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Distributed more than 3500 pounds of pet food

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Provided more than 400 spay/neuter surgeries

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OCHS is a no-kill community that promotes a life�me commitment to pets. We operate 365 days a year giving loving care to the lost, abandoned, and unwanted pets in need in Florence. We hope that you support the cri�cally important lifesaving, life-changing work of OCHS. What gi�s help the most? ·

Dog and cat food four our residents and for our community pet food bank.

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New or gently-used bedding.

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Found new fur-ever homes for 600 dogs and cats

Bo�les of bleach, 13-gallon trash bags, paper towels, and ki�y li�er.

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Found foster partners for more than 200 ki�ens

A cash contribu�on to our low-cost spay/neuter program.

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Support for our pre-adop�on program: about $70 for a cat or $100 for a dog provides a checkup, spay or neuter costs, vaccines, and microchipping.

SHELTER

2840 Rhododendron Dr., Florence, OR 97439 • (541) 997-4277 Open Every Day from 11am - 4pm (Wednesday by Appointment Only)

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Support for our Trap-Neuter-Release program to reduce the feral cat problem.

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Funding for the SARAH Fund to assist low-income households unable to provide emergency medical treatment to their beloved pets.

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Dedicate and purchase an engraved commemora�ve brick for the Shirley Wilson Memorial Walk

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Gi�s of assets like cars, jewelry, and stocks—and when you include OCHS in your will—make a major impact on our work in the future.

On behalf of our dedicated and hardworking staff, and our incredibly valuable volunteers…thank you!

Best wishes to you and yours for a happy new year.

Charles Brown, Execu�ve Director Oregon Coast Humane Society

THRIFT SHOP

1193 Bay St., Old Town Florence, OR 97439 • (541) 997-5705 Open 10am - 4pm Monday - Saturday 12 - 4pm on Sunday

info@oregoncoasthumanesociety.org

Join! support! volunteer! • Contact us today!

OCHS is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit. Your heroic gi�s are tax deduc�ble. Receipts and thank-you le�ers are mailed on the next business day.

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FOOD BACKPACK FOR KIDS THANK YOU, FLORENCE! FOR YOUR FAITHFUL SUPPORT Dear Friends, Our children are Florence’s priceless treasure…our pride & joy…our future! When YOU learned of the reality that a significant number of local students went home from school every weekend knowing they would have little or no food…YOU decided that was not acceptable!

When Food Backpack for Kids Volunteers shared our program designed to feed every at-risk child, YOU made it possible with financial support…for the past 9 years!

Cross Road Assembly Church underwrites all FB4K expenses, so that every dollar YOU donate purchases food! Siuslaw & Mapleton Schools partners with us to discreetly distribute the food bags we deliver to them.

TOGETHER, NO CHILD WILL GO HUNGRY!

Children should be happy, not hungry.

Please send your tax-deductible check to Food Backpack for Kids, P.O. Box 3347, Florence, OR 97439

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Need help deciding how and what to give what is most needed this holiday season? Here are a few ideas on how and what to give

C.R.O.W.’S WISH LIST:

- Internet access and monthly service payment. We are frequently asked why we don’t have “Wifi.” The answer is simple. We can’t afford the monthly payment....

- A Scenic Workshop built on the back of our property. (This metal “pole barn” or “insulated workshop” type building will provide extra space for making magic, and storage of essential items such as large set pieces, costumes, and props) We need funding for this building, and also labor to install it!

- A C.R.O.W. Van or Bus! A way for us to take our young stars to local events and outside performances. Think of how much we could learn from watching others. We think a 14 passenger van would be just about the perfect size, and won’t need a special driver.

- Building signage with back-lit changeable reader board (our current sign is a vinyl banner that is about to die from the winter weather!) We could use both a street sign, and a wall sign.

- Wireless microphones for 10 students. Our body mics take a lot of abuse, and we are constantly in need of new ones to provide the best sound to our audiences. Here’s the link to the type we utilize if you’d like to donate a microphone or two (Shure, Style j10): https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IVPFQ00/ref=oh_aui_search_ asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - We also go through a lot of these (because kids can be hard on stuff ): https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B019F35FZW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_ asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 -Funding for utilities (Help us keep the heat on!) It’s expensive to keep our doors open every month, and we don’t have the regular income that many other local businesses might, since we don’t charge kids to participate in our mainstage shows.

- Funding for educational materials, sets, props, costumes, and other ongoing expenses. We don’t charge kids to participate in our mainstage

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musicals, and the funds have to come from somewhere. We need help!

-A Landscape Maintenance Service. We need monthly or bi-monthly help keeping our exterior landscaping looking nice. This is not something we have been able to maintain ourselves due to time constraints and lack of volunteers, and we wonder if there is a small group of friends out there that might take it upon themselves to help keep the outside of the C.R.O.W. Center for the Performing Arts in “show shape?”

-Funding for scholarships. Our goal is to never turn any child away due to lack of ability to pay for classes, workshops, or camps..

FLORENCE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WISHLIST: You don’t have to life a hammer to help Florence Habitat for Humanity!

Volunteer: • Restore • Office • Special Projects • Build Site • Fundraising Activities • Share Your Special Talent Donate: • Financial Donations • Check out our Amazon Wish List • Gently used items to our ReStore Shop: Visit our ReStore often as our merchandise changes daily Check out our website at florencehabitat.org or call 541-902-9227 for updated needs Homes, communities, hope + you

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Need help deciding how and what to give what is most needed this holiday season? Here are a few ideas on how and what to give to these local Non-profits.

FRIENDS OF THE FEC (F.A.C.E.) WISHLIST:

those who use it!

Tops on our Wish List: YOU!

You! A volunteer leader, doer, organizer, and/or financial supporter.

Let’s talk!

You! A new or renewing Friends of the Florence Events Center member who shares our passion and is ready to “FACE” the future, supporting the phenomenal Florence Events Center— the coast’s best venue for arts, culture & entertainment—and

Contact the Friends of the Florence Events Center 715 Quince Street, Florence 541-997-1994

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Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County is so much more than just a fun place to hang out after school.

We are a safe haven for the bullied; a place where mentors and tutors help kids understand and complete homework, and we make sure each of our kids has a hot nutritious meal before they leave.

OF WESTERN LANE COUNTY Through nationally proven programs like SMART Girls, Passport to Manhood and Money Matters, we help our young members understand the beneďŹ ts of healthy lifestyles and attitudes.

Our staff and volunteers believe in kids and know that no one is born a failure.

We are committed to helping every one of our members realize their full potential as a happy, healthy, fulďŹ lled, productive member of our community.

With your help this holiday season, we can continue our mission to help make the world a better place one child at a time and continue to give every Club member the gift of a great future.

Please consider donating to the Boys and Girls club of Western Lane County today.

Change the world this holiday.

Start With a Child 1501 Airport Road, Florence 541-902-0304 PO Box 739, Florence OR 97439