SCCO Meeting Recap: Watershed Bill of Rights and Emergency Preparedness

A well-attended audience was treated to opposing views of the May ballot measure about the Watershed Bill of Rights. In addition, various groups representing different aspects of Emergency Preparedness shared vital information regarding how to prepare for various types of disasters. Wildfires, earthquakes, and more.

How would you do without water for drinking and flushing your toilets? Where would you go to get more water? What about food? How would you survive for weeks without electricity?

We apologize that some of the video is very difficult to hear, but we feel taking the time to view these videos is worth it:
Opposing Views on the Watershed Bill of Rights
Emergency Preparedness overviews

The audience listened to the short interviews and then went to the tables staffed by various experts.

Posted in General Interest | Leave a comment

MAY 7 Emergency Preparedness Fair at SCCO meeting

In the event of an emergency, you are the help until the help arrives.  That could be hours or days, depending on the type of emergency.  Are you ready to help yourself, your family, and your neighbors?  The Santa Clara Community Organization meeting will feature stations covering facets of preparedness, with tips and tricks to help attendees be more prepared.

The beginning of the meeting will feature a brief pro/con of the Watershed Bill of Rights on the May ballot and SCCO board elections. 
May Emergency Preparedness Fair and Santa Clara Community Meeting:
7-9 pm at Messiah Lutheran Church
3280 River Road
or virtually for the elections and ballot portion of the meeting at 
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hjn-gwpb-zis
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 567-318-0185‬ PIN: ‪117 866 219‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/hjn-gwpb-zis?pin=2161285938745

Posted in Emergency Preparedness, Public Safety, SCCO Meetings | Leave a comment

15th Annual Awbrey Park Wildflower Celebration this Saturday- 11 am – 2 pm – FREE admission

Don’t miss this Saturday’s big event at Awbrey Park at the corner of River Road and Spring Creek Drive.

Fun Activities
Wildflower Tours
A Treasure Hunt – Complete it and earn a free native plant while quantities last
Live Music – The Nostalgics; Tim Foelker
Food Trucks – King Whippy and Calle Steelo Taqueria Tacos will be back
Rock Painting

Community Booths:
The Friends of Awbrey Park
Parks and Open Spaces Department (City of Eugene)
Santa Clara Community Organization
Santa Clara Community Foundation
Lane County Master Gardener Mobile Clinic
River Road – Santa Clara Volunteer Library
Boy Scout Troop 182 & Irving Grange
CERT and EMCOMM (Community Emergency Response Team
and Emergency Communications
Friends of Trees
Citizens Climate Lobby

Bring a picnic. Play areas for toddlers through 12-year-olds.

Posted in Events, General Interest, Parks - Dog Parks, Parks and Natural Resources | Leave a comment

Give your input to improve Santa Clara Parks this Wednesday, April 29th

In person:
Wednesday, April 29
5:30 – 7:00 PM
North Eugene High School Library

Or attend the meeting virtually: https://eugene-or-gov.zoom.us/j/85203748774)

Posted in Parks - Dog Parks, Parks and Natural Resources | Leave a comment

Case Worker wanted at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

Community Garden Cottages Case Manager
Part-time Opportunity for Clinician/Social Worker

Community Garden Cottages at St. Matthew’s, the transitional housing project at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, is looking for a part-time case manager to work with residents at our cottages.

Community Garden Cottages grew out of concern about the homeless situation in Eugene. We have three cottages on our property at 4110 River Rd in the Santa Clara neighborhood in north Eugene, with the possibility of adding a fourth in the future. These cottages provide transitional housing for unhoused women. 

Community Garden Cottages is looking for a case manager to help our residents back on the right track, transition into jobs, and find permanent housing. We expect the case manager to meet weekly with each resident, spending a total of 12 – 20 hours monthly in this role.

The ideal candidate is empathetic, organized, and has relevant experience as a case manager. An MSW is desirable but not required. Duties include performing clinician and social work to support residents in developing personal skills as well as navigating programs and resources available to transition into a permanent situation. The case manager will be supervised by a Community Garden Cottage team.

The case manager position pays $25 – 30 hour depending on education/experience.

Here are the case manager job requirements:
● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in behavioral science, social science, or closely related
field (MSW desirable)
● Significant hands-on experience working with issues of homelessness is required.
Experience with substance abuse or outpatient case management is desirable 
● In-depth understanding of case management functions, and knowledge of community
resources, including state and federal programs
● Excellent written and oral communication skills, including conflict-resolution skills
● Participate in weekly sessions with each Community Garden Cottage resident
● Participate in supervision sessions with team

To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references to Kevin Jones at kjashbow@gmail.com

Posted in Affordable Housing, General Interest, Houseless & Rest Stops, Social Justice | Leave a comment