Hello All --
What are you most looking forward to this summer? Send me a quick reply to this newsletter and let me know!
Jackson Street Ambassadors are hosting a Community Yard sale with all proceeds benefiting our youth programs. THANK YOU! There are several ways you can help -- check out the details below.
Always Grateful, Hannah & the Jackson Street Team
P.S. Here are links to past e-newsletters from April and May.
P.P.S. If the email stops abruptly, click the three grey dots to expand the view :)
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And plan to join us!
Our next Meet & Munch event will be held June 23 at noon, via Zoom! The link will be sent closer to the meeting.
This is a great way to connect with other Volunteers & Ambassadors, and hear from other program staff.
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Program Highlight: Mental Health |
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Last month was Mental Health Awareness Month, and we shared some insights on Facebook, including insights from our Mental Health Therapist, Tristin. This service extends to all program areas and is central to keeping youth safe, stable, and striving to positive well-being. Here's some recent online content we've shared... |
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"When you think about what types of emotions you experience, which emotions do you feel comfortable with, and which ones are more of a challenge? It is intriguing when you attempt to seek out specific emotions, you end up ignoring the ones which you are currently experiencing. We then end up missing the purpose of the current emotions and the challenges which this presents can be, at times, overwhelming.
I was living in Colombia and had set out to go shopping. I had only been in the country for less than a month, and was still working to understand the language and to speak it with confidence. I knew what I wanted to purchase, a soccer ball, and practiced for a long time before setting off on the excursion. When I found the specific ball, I asked for the store keeper to get it for me. “Por favor, puedo comprar el futbol?” The shopkeep was extremely confused. I asked again, and again, and again. Still it did not make sense. The frustration was building as I thought that I was being very clear with what I was asking. What I was doing though was combining what I knew in English with what I knew in Spanish. I was specifically asking for a Soccer. Futbol does not equal soccer ball, it is just soccer. So whilst I was busy trying to achieve a specific goal, I was not listening to the pressing matter right in front of me.
There are specific messages that become more transparent the longer that you listen to understand. Sometimes the first answer to that question is not the answer that we need to hear, or take action on. Similar to my repeating the same request over and over, believing that I knew best, we may need to listen longer to understand what message the feeling is trying to convey. Sometimes, despite being the experts of ourselves, it can be helpful to discuss the feelings and perceived messages with someone else who may hear a different message that we can then test to see if we understand." -- Trisitn Young
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We're thrilled that some Ambassadors are resuming holding this benefit event! Here's how you can help:
1) Save your treasures to donate to the sale
3) Come shop outdoors in July!
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1) Albany Farmers Market Produce Deliveries |
OPPORTUNITY: Pick up produce from the Albany Farmers Market (on Saturdays) and deliver the yummy veggies to our Albany House & Albany Next Steps site for youth to enjoy.
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2) In-Person Academic Coaches |
OPPORTUNITY: With school resuming we have an increase in requests for in-person Academic Coaching, especially those able to meet youth in Albany, Lebanon, and Sweet Home on Wednesdays after 3pm.
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Please share this with others, and/or contact Bruce for more details! (contact info below)
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THE BARRIER: We've always tried to do something small (like a cake) for those who have birthdays while in shelter or Next Steps program, but with limited staff capacity and budget.
THE OPPORTUNITY: We were recently approached by the young women who began Light The Way Birthdays about a partnership to ensure youth in our care are celebrated on their birthdays. Having Light The Way Birthdays organize and deliver gifts would be adding something not currently within our
THE QUESTION: However, Light the Way Birthdays is a very new nonprofit with limited funds. So we're turning to you.... Given the opportunity, would you donate to Light The Way Birthdays to sponsor a youth's birthday celebration? Please tell us in the poll!
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TAKE THIS QUICK POLL!
We want to know what you think about this potential partnership.
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Are you interested in sponsoring a youth for their birthday through Light The Way Birthdays?
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Yes, if it was definitely for a Jackson Street client.
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I wouldn't give but it's a good idea and I would tell others about it.
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I don't think this partnership should be pursued.
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Please share additional thoughts or opinions with Hannah (contact info below). |
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Community Fundraisers & Other Ways to Give |
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Community Fundraisers are a meaningful way businesses and social groups connect and support this work! |
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HONOR ROLL OF AMBASSADORS
[listed in alphabetical order by last name]
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Becky Asebedo
Eric Aguinaga, Board Member
Gary Barnes +
Shannon Barnes +
Jennifer Beaumont
Hannah Blicher
Tasha Brandon
Marlene Brown
Glen Burnett
Ellen Carlson
Kate Conolly, Board Member
Brandy Cordeiro
Robbie Cox
Jeannine Cropley
Allyson Dean
Sarah Devine
Linda Douglas
Larry Eby
Lynn Egli, Board Member
Roberta Egli
Peter Epp
Sandee Ferguson
Jan Filley
Catherine Fisher, Board Member
Kate Fountain
Ken Galardi
Shanna Grimes
Gabe Gurule
Mica Habarad
Greg Hamann
Rita Hamann, Board Member
Heather Hayes
Faith Heidtman
Alan Helfen
Andrea Holmquist
Amy Johnson
Laura Kadelbach
Parnell Kelley
Graham Kislingbury
Darlene Kolb
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Korinius Kogoya
Kevin Kryger
Dave Kullowatz
Gary Lasater, Board Member
Connie Lenderman
Ed Lenderman
Dina Lindquist
Kela Lynn, Board Member
Torri Lynn
Royce Markley
Joy Massey
Melissa McNulty
Dena Minato
Alicia Moselle
Karen Nibler
Jacob Oliver
Laura Palma
Sami Pulver
Don Rea, late honorary member
Joel Rea
Cliff Roberson
Larry Roper
Bobby Samai
Jenny Scheele
Matt Shumski
Elizabeth Sonstegaard
Amy Spangler, Board Member
Tina Springer
Sarah Steen
Ed Sweet
Felicia Sweet
Carrie Thompson
Christine Webb
Bill Whitley
Jo Zimmer
+ = joined within the past 60 days
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HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS
working directly with youth
[listed in alphabetical order by last name]
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Danielle Archer
Brianna Beene
Shani Berner
Jonathan Boro
Lisa Cardamone
Deanna Carpenter
Jonathan Champney
Sherrie Day
Allen Dean
Grace Duncan +
Stacey Doerner
Geoffery Dunn
Christine Ferguson
Josefine Fleetwood
Kaleigh Forrest
Amanda Garofallou
Bailey Garvin
Emrys Golden
Amy Goodwin
Matthew Gordon
Angel Harris
Alfredo Haro
John Havercroft
Emily Herb
Steve Herb
Alaina Holm
Jen Hernandez
Seymour House
Kristine Hodge
Rebecca Johnson
Taylor Johnson
Graham Kislingbury
Russa Kittredge
Kelly Kraemer
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Jordan Lauby
Yingzi Li
Jim Luebke
Kjell Mann
John Marchel
Joy Massey
Amy Mastraccio
Jennifer Mattson
Scott Newsham
Laura Palma +
James Pannunzio
Finn Peck
Deanna Perez
Janele Piercy
Will Putnam
BreAnna Rae
Adrian Ramirez
Steven Ramsing
Paul Regan
Lynn Scott
Rebecca Simmons
Alden Sosnovske
Madison Steward
Adrian Tepperman
Katy Trautman
Mony Tran +
John Tietjen
Audrey Wheatcroft
Tyshena White
Lauren Winchester +
David Wills
Victoria Wills
Nathaniel Worcester +
Jacquelyn Ziegler
+ = joined in the last 60 days
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You help make it possible - thanks! |
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Our Team is here for you! Reach out with questions or to get involved!
Hannah Miller, Development Director
hannah.miller@jacksonstreet.org
541-745-4553 (work cell)
Bruce Piercy, Volunteer Coordinator
bruce.piercy@jacksonstreet.org
541-745-4354 (work cell)
Elijah Stucki, Communications Coordinator
elijah.stucki@jacksonstreet.org
541-360-0862 (office)
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