New JumpStart Preschool Opens
The JumpStart Preschool is officially open! The new preschool, which opened August 9, serves children ages three to five in a fun, nurturing, and supportive environment. The children are having a blast creating art, making friends and soaking up the sunshine while playing outdoors.

JumpStart Preschool will enroll students for the 2021/2022 school in September. The preschool accepts private pay, as we as subsidies through the Department of Human Services Employment-Related Day Care program.

For more information about the JumpStart Preschool or to schedule a tour of the facility, contact Annie.
Attend Hard Hat Tour to See Arc Park Progress
The Arc Lane County is hosting Hard Hat Tours to share the progress being made on the Arc Park with the greater community.

Hard Hat Tours will be held the second Tuesday of each month, starting September 14 from noon to 1 p.m. Come enjoy a sandwich and tour the park while on your afternoon lunch break. RSVP by emailing Jo Ann Henderson.

If the scheduled Tuesdays do not work, we would be happy to schedule a private tour. Simply call Jo Ann at 541-521-9304 to schedule a tour on a mutually agreed upon date.
Springfield Public Mobile Library to Visit CARES Center Aug. 26
The Springfield Public Mobile Library will be at the CARES Center on Thurs., Aug. 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. Come enjoy live music, check out books and movies, and pick up a food box at this free event.

The CARES Center also helped 15 local families with rental assistance this month. Representatives with Lane County's Housing and Human Services Program were on-site to help families with the rental assistance application process. The CARES Center will do more rental assistance community outreach future dates.
Hayden Homes Delivers Check to Arc Park
Hayden Homes, the largest privately-owned homebuilder in the Pacific Northwest, delivered a $10K to The Arc Lane County on August 5. The generous contribution will pay for the water play area within the Arc Park.

"We were honored and excited to be able to help support this effort and assist in the awesome park for our youth,"
A Resounding Thank You to Auction Participants, Sponsors
Our heartfelt appreciation to all who participated in and sponsored the Play Your Part Auction last Saturday.

Your generous contributions will help The Arc Lane County build the Community Village within the park. The Community Village includes the picnic and gazebo areas, the water and sand play areas, the family-style restroom, and the accessible walkways and turf.

Thank you for your tremendous support for the Arc Park. We look forward to gathering one day soon in the Comcast Amphitheater and the Community Village!

If you missed the auction and would like to make a contribution, visit Donate to the Arc Park. Also, be sure to "Like" the Arcparkspringfield on Facebook to keep up to date on the park construction.
Wanted: Great Employees to Join our Dynamite Team
Got great skills? Want to join a fun team and do rewarding work?
The Arc Lane County has positions open for people to join our wonderful team. See the Current Job Openings, then submit a completed Employment Application to careers@arclane.org.