
Current Nominations
Mission: The Kareng Fund is an Emergency Relief Fund set up to help low-income, self employed artisans and their families in Oregon if they are experiencing a serious crisis.
(valid nomination until 3/26)

Mission: to assist women and families to rise out of poverty permanently and become self-sustaining.
Locally, we work with clients to stabilize them in housing and livable-wage work and provide emergency food aid, health and dental care, minor legal expenses, clothing, shoes and accessories for work, training and education, maintenance of phone and internet service, and transportation. (Valid nomination until 5/26)

Home Starter Kits
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Valid nomination until 5/26)

Parker Learning Gardens is dedicated to cultivating a thriving, resilient community by designing and nurturing accessible outdoor learning environments that produce nourishing food, clean water, vital habitat, sustainable fiber, and climate stability. Through hands-on, farm- and garden-based programs, we inspire curiosity, foster a deep connection to the land, and empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to lead sustainable lives. By integrating science, nutrition, and regenerative practices, we aim to spark a lifelong appreciation for the natural world while creating a model for education, stewardship, and community-driven resilience.
(valid nomination until 5/26)

Pearl Buck Preschool & Family Support
All children need a safe, nurturing and enriched learning environment to support their potential and prepare for school readiness.
The Pearl Buck Preschool program is a strengths-based, trauma-informed program, designed for families, mutually driven by parents with cognitive limitations.

MECCA is a nonprofit that sells secondhand arts and crafts supplies. We are driven by our commitment to inspiring creativity, supporting education, and reducing waste.
(valid nomination 3/26)

Our mission is to support local families in need
(Valid nomination until 10/26)

Since 2014, the Weekend Burrito Brigade has provided more than 300,000 nutritious, vegan meals to hungry folks across the Eugene and Springfield area. Burrito Brigade creates an opportunity for community members to come together to hand craft and distribute hot meals to those who need it most.
We’ve expanded our services to include Waste-to-Taste, a food rescue program, providing free food boxes. As of 2023, there are now 55 of Burrito Brigade’s Little Free Pantries throughout the community, addressing food insecurity at a neighborhood level. (Valid nomination until 1/26)

MISSION: The sole purpose of Bags of Love is to provide necessities and comfort items to children who are in crisis due to abuse, neglect, poverty, homelessness or disaster.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Reading with your children every day during their preschool years makes an enormous difference towards their educational success as they grow.
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When you join Imagination Library, your child will receive a new book each month by mail from birth through age four. The books are high quality, free of charge, and a gift to keep.
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Music Education and Performing Artists Association
We are a grassroots organization providing access to music education and the arts by removing barriers and identifying resources needed for inclusion, exploration, and success.
