We Need You!

First Place is always in need of financial support to help homeless children and their families: thank you for donating!

Volunteer
First Place always appreciates help to provide child care, and be a good listener to families in crisis. Call (541) 342-7728.

Donate Goods

• Laundry soap and dryer sheets
• Personal hygiene items
• Disposable diapers, sizes 4,5,6 and wipes
• Bed linens and pillows
• Towels and blankets
• Feminine care products
• Disposable razors
• Trash and garbage bags

Please bring items to First Place, 7 days a week, 8 am to 5 pm.

First Place Family Center
1995 Amazon Parkway
Eugene, OR  97405
Phone: (541) 342-7728
Nearby LTD bus lines: 27, 82, 92

First Place thanks the following for their ongoing financial support:
Lane County & The Human Services Commission
The City of Eugene, Oregon
The City of Springfield, Oregon

First Place Family Center

First Place gives crucial assistance and support to families with children who are in transition due to homelessness, job loss, health issues, or other critical problems. Services help meet families' immediate needs as well as help to promote self-sufficiency. In 2010, First Place helped more than 980 children from 540 families.

First Place also runs the Interfaith Night Shelter, where faith communities offer night shelter to families throughout the school year.

First Place case managers help families identify their immediate needs and develop an individual action plan designed to move them toward stability. This may include job searching, GED classes, locating affordable housing, drug and alcohol treatment, and more. Each family receives on-going case management and advocacy as they secure housing, locate and maintain employment and take steps necessary to address issues that may have contributed to their homelessness.

Services include free showers, laundry, food, and more.