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<br /> <br /> <br />City of Eugene <br />125 East 8 Avenue, 2 Floor <br />thnd <br />Eugene, Oregon 97401 <br />(541) 682-5010 <br />(541) 682-5414 (FAX) <br /> <br />www.eugene-or.gov <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER <br />February 25, 2016 <br /> <br />IN THIS EDITION <br /> <br />CITY OF EUGENE FEATURED IN OPPORTUNITY@WORK VIDEO <br />COMMUNITY ARTS GRANT PROGRAM FUNDED BY CITY OF EUGENE CULTURAL SERVICES <br />NEW LOOK AT LTD ROUTES DRIVES PUBLIC CONVERSATION <br /> <br />AROUND THE CITY <br /> <br />City of Eugene Featured in Opportunity@Work Video <br />The City of Eugene was featured in a video showcasing the new Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation <br />(NEDCO) Opportunity@Work program which was shown at the 2016 United Way Community Celebration. The <br />Opportunity@Work program, a workplace-based financial literacy program, was offered to City employees and their <br />spouses or partners last fall as part of NEDCO’s pilot program, and was a tremendous success. <br /> <br />The program covered savings, debt, credit, long-term financial planning, and included one-on-one financial counseling. <br />A NEDCO Financial Fitness training was also included in last year’s City Manager’s Activity Challenge. The <br />Opportunity@Work program was made possible by a grant from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) <br />Investor Education Foundation through a partnership with United Way Worldwide. <br /> <br />For more information, contact Myrnie Daut, Central Services Department, at 541-682-5790. <br /> <br />Community Arts Grant Program Funded by City of Eugene Cultural Services <br />The Community Arts Grant is seeking applications through May 6, for accessible, affordable and inclusive projects for <br />local communities with limited exposure to the arts due to ethnicity, economics or disability. The grant program is <br />funded by the City of Eugene Cultural Services Division and administered by Lane Arts Council. More than $50,000 will <br />be awarded this year. <br /> <br />“We are grateful for the City of Eugene’s ongoing investment in the arts. These projects make Eugene a creative and <br />dynamic place to live,” says Liora Sponko, executive director of Lane Arts Council. <br /> <br />The Community Arts Grant recognizes the expanding role that the arts play in the broader, cultural, social, educational <br />and economic areas of community life. Grant funding will help to ensure diverse and accessible arts opportunities and <br />experiences for Eugene artists, audiences and participants. <br /> <br />Competitive applications include partnerships between arts organizations and community-based organizations that <br />strengthen communities by connecting arts with local issues and opportunities. Project strategies may include events or <br />programs that highlight the art and culture of a community, events or programs that give under-served artists increased <br />outlets to promote their work, and programs that serve and provide access to under-served and under-represented <br />communities. <br /> <br />For complete details and application materials, visit http://lanearts.org/community-arts-grants/. <br /> <br />New Look at LTD Routes Drives Public Conversation <br />Lane Transit District (LTD) staff is currently engaged in a robust outreach effort to gather input on how proposed <br />service changes will affect bus riders, operations and the community as a whole. Part of delivering high-quality service <br />is a process in which routes are evaluated for efficiency and effectiveness on a yearly basis. Input from riders, bus <br />operators, and the general public, plays a critical role in developing a proposal that improves the system for everyone. <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 1 <br />February 25, 2016 <br /> <br />