Youth House Successes: More than just another move

Youth & Family

After recounting in her head the almost countless times she moved during her childhood, Ariana seems a bit surprised herself. “I hadn’t really thought about it until now,” she admits, “but this is the longest I’ve been in one spot since about sixth grade.” Ariana, now...

Youth House Successes: Couch surfing in her wake

Youth & Family

Danielle couch-surfed through a couple of turbulent teen years as waves of instability rocked her home life. “When I was like 16 I left my dad’s because we had a really bad falling out,” says Danielle, now 18. “It just wasn’t a very good environment for a long time....

Grants bolster SVdP’s summer education, enrichment programs

Youth & Family

Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) recently awarded SVdP two state-funded summer learning grants — totaling $142,000 — to support summer education and enrichment activities for children of low-income and unhoused families. Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) recently...

Soothing the Effects of Homelessness

Youth & Family

A Waldorf-Inspired Approach Visitors who come through the doors of First Place Kids Preschool are greeted with the harmonious hum of children at play.  A group of children build a playhouse in the corner, while others help prepare the vegetables for tomorrow’s lunch. ...

First Place Kids Program

First Place Family Center, Volunteer, Youth & Family

Located within SVdP’s First Place Family Center, First Place Kids is a unique program that addresses the multifaceted needs of children and families who are experiencing homelessness in Lane County.  Homelessness impacts every member of the family, right down to a...

First Place: A Family Appreciation

First Place Family Center, Youth & Family

First Place Dispelled Family’s Shelter Concerns It’s called First Place for good reason. Tiffany and Monica would advise any family to visit First Place Family Center before spending so much as a night in a car or tent. Faced with an abrupt loss of housing, they...