EUGENE, Ore. — The Children’s Legacy Foundation Network (CLF Network) will distribute $38,500 in grant funding to 13 Lane County nonprofit organizations during a Grant Check Presentation Celebration Tuesday evening, recognizing programs dedicated to improving the lives of children and families throughout the community.
The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Public House in Springfield and is open to the public and members of the media.
This year’s grants will help fund a wide range of initiatives focused on education, mental health, child abuse prevention and intervention, literacy, recreation, arts access, family support, and youth development across Lane County.
For nearly a century, the Children’s Legacy Foundation Network—formerly known as Eugene Active 20-30—has brought together young professionals committed to supporting local children through philanthropy, volunteerism, and community service. Over the past decade, the organization has awarded more than $505,000 to nonprofits serving children and families throughout Lane County.
The 2026 grant recipients are:
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- Boys & Girls Clubs of Emerald Valley
- Cascades Raptor Center
- Connected Lane County
- Eugene Education Foundation
- Eugene Science Center
- Family Relief Nursery
- Head Start of Lane County
- Kids FIRST
- Lane County Diaper Bank
- Ophelia’s Place
- Parker Learning Gardens
- WOW Hall
Recipients were selected through a competitive application process emphasizing programs that directly improve the well-being of children. Funded projects include trauma-informed mental health services, child abuse prevention and recovery, therapeutic early childhood education, science education scholarships, inclusive arts programming for youth with disabilities, literacy initiatives, and family support services.
“For nearly 100 years, the Children’s Legacy Foundation Network has brought together generations of young professionals who share a common belief: that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive,” said CLF Network President Mike Kingsley. “Every dollar awarded represents a community coming together to support children as they learn, heal, grow, and discover their potential.”
Kingsley said the grants help children recover from trauma, access educational opportunities, build confidence, receive critical support services, and experience a sense of belonging. He added that the organization’s motto, “Together we give, together they thrive,” reflects its mission of investing in the future of Lane County’s children.
According to the organization, this year’s recipients represent a diverse group of nonprofits addressing many of the challenges facing local youth, from expanding access to mental health care and preventing child abuse to creating opportunities for learning, creativity, exploration, and community connection.
The Children’s Legacy Foundation Network is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of children in Lane County through fundraising, grantmaking, volunteer service, and community partnerships. Its nearly 100-year legacy continues to support programs that help children learn, heal, grow, and thrive.
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