At First Place, Respect for Families Endures
Weekend Receptionist Rita Tinney Is Still There for First Place Families “You’re not going to split us up, are you?”…
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Youth House Grad Aiming for Goodness & Peace
Having survived from the start, Amethyst is learning to enjoy life Hi, my name is Amethyst Swanson. I am 18…
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St. Vincent de Paul’s First Place Programs Stand Up to COVID-19
As the COVID-19 emergency filtered into Lane County, the staff of St. Vincent de Paul’s First Place programs flew into…
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First Place Annex Brings Hope into Focus
Aspiring Photographer Captures the Good in His Annex Experience Ernest is aptly named. Seemingly serious and matter-of-fact, he gets a…
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First Place Rises to the Occasion of COVID-19
But then, First Place is always there for families without homes It’s quieter these days at First Place Family Center.…
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SVdP Annex: One Family “Just Trying to Find a Place to Settle Down”
Cass, her partner Chris, and their son Skyler are looking for their niche. The quest has taken them from Eugene…
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Many Hands Pack Backpacks
This article was originally published on Aug 29, 2019. A note from St. Vinnie’s Social Service Office: “The faces of…
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Sen. Wyden An Advocate for Teens Without Homes
This article was originally published on May 19, 2019. The importance of place education is discussed at the doorway of…
Read MoreCBT Nuggets to donate $2 million for second SVDP Youth House
Eugene company announces gift, to be used to house teen boys. CBT Nuggets, a Eugene-based online IT education company, on…
Read MoreHelp Create Housing For Our Homeless Youth
Goal: To get at-risk kids through high school. Imagine for a moment that you are a homeless 16-year-old high school…
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