Environment Oregon
Environment Oregon strives for environmental responsibility – taking important measures to protect Oregon’s environment while fighting powerful special interest. The organization has 25,000 members throughout Oregon, and works under the umbrella of Environment America. The new home of OSPIRG’s environmental work, Environment Oregon has 30 years of success… more >>

Started in 2000, the Walnut Street Co-op is a cooperative household located on 1680 Walnut St. in South Eugene – between University of Oregon and Hendrick’s park.

Admittedly, countless superficial associations surround the word co-op like cult, communism, vegetables, and, a personal favorite, dreadlocks. While these are indeed… more >>

Shelter Animal Resource Alliance
The Shelter Animal Resource Alliance (S.A.R.A.) is one of the many animal welfare organizations in the Eugene area. The group is unique in that they run a small thrift store, entitled Sara’s Treasures, as their primary source of funds. The group works toward saving, spaying, neutering and adopting shelter animals and relieving the overpopulation problems in local shelters. If you love animals and love shopping, stopping at Sara’s charming little… more >>

In the early nineties, Melanie Ellis was suffering from depression and found an interesting means of coping with her symptoms.  While therapy cats and dogs are rather common, Melanie found the best companions for her were ferrets.  She quickly became familiar with the rambunctious, playful creatures, connected with other ferret owners and enthusiasts, and became involved with the new Eugene ferret rescue and shelter in 1994.  In 2002… more >>