Ready. Set. Thrive!
Make A Difference Today
Every young person deserves a chance to thrive. Be part of our $100,000 campaign to give youth in Lane County the resources, guidance, and confidence they need to succeed in school, in the workplace, and beyond.
How Your Gift Transforms Futures
- READY – Meeting Immediate Needs
Before young people can dream big, their basic needs must be met. Access to food, transportation, workwear, and trusted peer support removes barriers so youth can show up ready to learn and grow.
- SET – Setting Youth up for Success
We set young people up for success through individualized educational support. Personalized guidance, academic support, goal setting, and access to mental health and other basic needs support help youth finish high school, pursue a GED, or prepare for college and careers.
- THRIVE – Equipping Youth with Opportunities
Youth thrive when they have access to paid work experiences that prepare them for the future. Paid internships, job training, STEM labs, and mentorship give youth the real-world skills, confidence, and tools needed to thrive in school, work, and life.
Ways to Give
Make a Donation!
Give once, give monthly, or round up your purchases to donate your change. Donate online or mail checks to Connected Lane County, 22 W. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401 (EIN 84-3366481).
Employee Matching
Double or Triple Your Gift! Contact your HR department to find out if your employer offers matching gifts.
In-Kind Donation
Donate items like new clothing, move-in supplies, hygiene products, and more! Learn more!
Gift Securities
Download the stock donation form and email our development team at development@connectedlane.org to make your gift.
Sponsorship Opportunities!
Proudly display your company’s commitment to Lane County youth. Let us create a custom sponsorship package for you. Reach out to development@connectedlane.org to get started.
Hire The Agency
Work with our talented youth to tackle a technical project! Get started!
Volunteer
Host a youth for an internship or job shadow! Reach out to info@connectedlane.org to get started.
Interested in discussing a project-specific proposal, an alternative way to give, or additional donor recognition opportunities? Contact our fundraising team at development@connectedlane.org.
Donor Testimonials
Junior League of Eugene
“We were energized by the positive impact being made on the lives of local youth. The Community Closet was a project that many members, past and present, rallied around, raising funds so we could make a donation for its implementation. Junior League of Eugene was happy to contribute funds for clothes that will help youths feel comfortable in their own skin.”
Dianna Carrizales-Engelmann
An investment in Connected Lane County is an investment in the entire community. It’s an investment in the present and in the future. I appreciate the variety of opportunities that youth can explore through this organization, and the team's dedication to finding ways to support youth as they pursue and test the reaches of their skills. I’ve met several of the Lane County youth who are finding their pathways with Connected Lane County, and their passion is contagious and powerful. If my children were of age, I would have been so glad for them to have this opportunity.
