Safe Sleep Stories: Brian’s past dictating his future

Shelter Assistance

Note: Several guests at the City of Eugene’s 410 Garfield Safe Sleep site recently sat down with St. Vincent de Paul staff to reflect briefly on their experiences, hopes — and struggles — now that they’ve landed in a more stable place on their journey through...

Exciting upgrades approved for Oregon recycling, housing

Affordable Housing, Recycling

A letter from Terry McDonald: In a time when we can all use some good news, I want to tell you about two remarkably positive things happening for the greater good in the state of Oregon. These developments will have great impacts on our ability at St. Vincent de Paul...

Video: Iris Place elevates affordable housing in Eugene

Affordable Housing

Opened in late November 2021, Iris Place is St. Vincent de Paul’s newest affordable-housing property in Eugene, Ore. Set in the heart of the River Road neighborhood, the thoughtfully and sustainably designed complex includes 53 one-, two- and three-bedroom...

Home for the Holidays: Treasuring the gift of independence

Affordable Housing

It might be a sign of renewed appreciation for all things in the wake of her loss. Maybe it’s her good old glass-half-full outlook. Most likely, the magic of finally being in her own home — for the holidays, no less — has something to do with it. The important thing...

Home for the Holidays: Fate opens the door

Affordable Housing

Jennifer seems comfortable talking about it, but her words reveal the near-defeat still freshly masked behind her smile. “There was a point while I was living in my car,” she admits, “I gave up. I was tired of getting denied for housing. I was trying just to get off...