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The 15th Night Initiative <br /> <br />15th Night Initiative <br />The City of Eugene is partnering with the 4J and Bethel School Districts and a number of community <br />partners on the 15th Night Initiative to address youth homelessness. A total of 311 students who <br />are unaccompanied minors experiencing homelessness have been identified in Eugene. The 15th <br />Night’s Rapid Alert Network system responded to 120 requests between January and September 2017. <br />The City’s Recreation Division is also partnering with 15th Night to provide a variety of recreational <br />experiences, programming and development opportunities for youth participants. Three 15th Night <br />youth were hired this past summer by the Recreation Division following their completion of an <br />internship and job training program. <br />Looking Glass McKay Lodge <br />The City of Eugene allocated almost $425,000 in CDBG funds to rehabilitate McKay Lodge, which is <br />a residential facility for male juvenile ex-offenders. McKay Lodge is owned and operated by Looking <br />Glass and supports 35 youth annually. Funds will be used to renovate the kitchen, replace the roof, <br />replace the HVAC system, and for other interior improvements. Work will commence in 2018. <br />Whiteaker School <br />The City of Eugene allocated $250,000 in CDBG funds to rehabilitate Whiteaker School, which is owned <br />and operated by Head Start of Lane County. At this location, Head Start provides services to almost <br />200 children and provides over 4,000 meals per month. Funds will be used for roof repairs, kitchen <br />expansion and renovation, and security improvements. Work will commence in 2018. <br />8 ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS <br /> <br />