Hello All --

But really... Is anyone else wondering how it is August?! Time has been impossible to track this year. I hope you are all staying safe, healthy, and connected. In case you lost a few months, here are fast-links for e-news from June, and July.

Please Save the Date: Our next Meet & Munch gathering will be on September 16. This will be a Zoom gathering with an emphasis on recruitment! Do you have someone you've been meaning to connect with our organization and mission? Plant the seed now! Login details will come in September :)

It's been wonderful to see the efforts of many individuals and groups who have continued supporting youth in our care throughout the pandemic. This shows the youth that they are still seen and appreciated. What a powerful message!

Thanks again for staying present, caring, kind, and generous. We're so grateful!

With so much Gratitude, from many --Hannah

Thank you so much to Ambassador Connie and folks from The Grove Church for donating food boxes for our Outreach program for the past 8 weeks! They took our call for food boxes and snacks to heart and plan to continue to donate weekly. These consistent donations help feed vulnerable youth in our community and we are so grateful!

Thank you so much to Ambassador Sarah and folks from the Greater Albany Rotary Club (Oregon - Rotary District 5110) for your ongoing support and care. Last month they passed on an incredible haul of items for young women and girls. Their consistent support always ends up being timely and impactful!!

Thank you to each of you who have already ordered a t-shirt as part of the current fundraiser organized by Ambassadors Jenny & Kela.

Now is your final opportunity to PRE-ORDER a shirt! USE THIS LINK!

We do a LOT to support education and learning for youth in our care... In fact, 98% of youth who spend 2+ weeks in Jackson Street's overnight shelters increase their grades by at least 1 letter.

1) Volunteer Academic Coaches: The upcoming school year is on everyone's mind.... Even with local districts announcing plans, there are many unknowns about this upcoming school year. In past years, Jackson Street has relied heavily on Volunteer Academic Coaches to support youth in our shelters. If you or someone you know is interested in supporting the education of youth in our shelters by volunteering as an Academic Coach this year, please contact Bruce. We know this will be a virtual volunteer role for now, and are still working on additional details. Background checks and orientation will still be required. Bruce's contact info is at the bottom of this email.

2) School Supply Drive: Below is this years list of most needed items :)

All proceeds will benefit our programs. PRE-ORDERING will help us order the right sizes and track payment.

[listed in alphabetical order by last name]

Becky Asebedo

Eric Aguinaga, Board Member

Jennifer Beaumont

Hannah Blicher

Tasha Brandon

Marlene Brown

Glen Burnett

Ellen Carlson

Kate Conolly, Board Member

Brandy Cordeiro

Robbie Cox

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

Sarah Grotelueschen, Board Member

Shanna Grimes

Gabe Gurule

Mica Habarad

Greg Hamann

Rita Hamann, Board Member

Heather Hayes

Faith Heidtman

Andrea Holmquist

Amy Johnson

Laura Kadelbach

Parnell Kelley

Graham Kislingbury

Darlene Kolb

Kevin Kryger

Dave Kullowatz

Gary Lasater, Board Member

Connie Lenderman

Ed Lenderman

Dina Lindquist

Kela Lynn, Board Member

Torri Lynn

Royce Markley, Board Member

Joy Massey

Dena Minato

Alicia Moselle

Karen Nibler

Jacob Oliver

Laura Palma

Sami Pulver

Don Rea, late honorary member

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, Board Member

+ = joined within the past 60 days

[listed in alphabetical order by last name]

Thane Ashcraft

Paul Catino

Whitman Craig

Sherrie Day

Josiah Deibele

Geoff Dunn

Mikayla Farr

Emrys Golden

Rebecca Golden

Amy Goodwin

Claire Halaka

John Havercroft

Seymour House

David Hubert

Kelly Kraemer

Graham Kislingbury

Rory Loveland

Jim Luebke

Emma Mandel

John Marchel

Jennifer Mattson

Joy Massey

Amy Mastraccio

Jennifer Mattson

Scott Newsham

Mark Nord

Deanna Perez

Will Putnam

Adrian Ramirez

Lynn Scott

Elias Rademacher

Jaxon Richards

Melissa Sales

Rebecca Simmons

Madeleine Smith

Dan Spindler

Rachelle Spindler

Marsha Swanson

Katy Trautman

John Tietjen

David Wills

Jacquelyn Ziegler