Marketing for Non-Profits: Imagine's Great Giveaway

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Marketing for Non-Profits: Imagine's Great Giveaway

Posted by Erika Leaf on Tue, Nov 08, 2011 @ 08:00 AM

flat panel tabletop display with header by Imagine Graphics, Eugene OR

Imagine Group's third annual Great Giveaway to non-profits is about to begin! Do you have a favorite community non-profit who could use some additional visibility to get the word out about what they do? Now's your chance to nominate them.

Here's what Imagine Group is giving away:

10 non-profit organizations will each receive $300 worth of banners, event signage, building signs, informational displays or other printed graphics products from Imagine Graphics that will help them get the word out about their mission.

Grand Prize from Imagine Photographics and Imagine Fleet Graphics: 1 non-profit will receive a half-day of photography by the talented Imagine Photographics team, plus concepting, design and installation for a vehicle wrap from Imagine Fleet Graphics that will transform their van or truck into a high-impact, high-visibility outreach medium for years to come.

Anyone can make a nomination. And any non-profit organization is eligible to win. Winners will be chosen by Imagine Group based on who we believe would get the most leverage for their cause out of the donation. Past winners have included both well-known and relatively unknown organizations, with a wide variety of service areas. great giveaway to nonprofits

To nominate a group to be considered, just post a comment at the end of this blog entry (or post to the Imagine Group facebook page) and tell us:

The name of the non-profit
What you like about them (briefly)
Which of our products or services you think they could use
If they are not well known locally, we will also need to know their website or other contact information

Nominations will be open until November 30th. Winners will be announced in December. Thank you for joining with Imagine Group to support community non-profits!

TO NOMINATE A GROUP, go just below this line to where it says "Click here to read/write comments."

Comments

I nominate Birth To Three ! They have a simple, but extremely important mission of strengthening families through parent education and support. They have been providing outstanding services to families for 33 years. The program was founded locally, has served thousands of local families, and now is being offered in many other countries. Their goal is that every child will be raised by nurturing, skilled parents.

Their website is birthto3.org

Although they may have other ideas, they may benefit from you services providing displays for their many presentations to other communities who are implementing Birth to Three programs.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 09, 2011 10:23 AM by Sue Prichard

I nominate NestStep Recycling! I believe it to be quite amazing that this single non-profit business has kept over 2 million pounds of electronic waste out of the Earth! Most places dont recycle the kinds of electronics that NextStep does. Also, offering job training, computer training, technology grants, and simply helping people while helping the Earth. I believe they would benefit greatly for something like this!

Posted @ Wednesday, November 09, 2011 10:51 AM by Josh Kerwood

I nominate Willamette Farm & Food Coalition www.lanefood.org). Their mission is to develop a secure and sustainable local food system in Lane County by connecting farmers with consumers, institutions, and businesses. They recently set a bold goal to increase local food purchases to 10% of all food purchases in Lane County (currently it is less than 5%). To accomplish this, they are working on developing marketing materials to increase awareness of the impact of local food including labeling for grocery stores and local food vendors to create consistent, recognizable labeling of food grown in Lane County among many other projects. This project and others could benefit greatly from your expertise and high quality work.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 09, 2011 11:39 AM by Amy McCann

I nominate NestStep Recycling for the car wrap. It's amazing that this single non-profit business has kept over 2 million pounds of electronic waste out of our waste streams by dismantling unusable electronics or testing, rebuilding and reselling or donating usable equipment.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 09, 2011 11:40 AM by Kat Mogstad

I nominate Next Step Recycling. Our community is increasingly blessed to have Next Step leading the way in re-use of electronics of all types and especially their ePower program. Next Step's Community—gifting computers to children in Lane County's schools who don't have one in their home currently.

Thank you!

Posted @ Wednesday, November 09, 2011 12:07 PM by Julie Tilt

I would love to nominate WVSFA, Willamette Valley Sustainable Foods Alliance. What a fab group of people that volunteer their time to promote health, environmental,local sustainability, abundance, within this wonderful part of the world that we are so blessed to live in, through the medium of all those local businesses and farmers.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 09, 2011 12:48 PM by Toby Gamberoni

The reason I like to nominate NextStep Recycling for this award is: because most of our customers feel great in having a place that not only recycles most of their electronics (keeping harmful waist out of our land fields), but also provides training for people that are low income; who are looking for ways to learn how to improve their recycling habits, learn how to build computers and others learn how to use them. NextStep has different programs that help people also to get a free desktop computer after so many hours of Volunteer service. It is a great Non-profit organization that deserves the recognition in our community.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 09, 2011 1:11 PM by Gustavo

I nominate Greenhill Humane Society. They are a great resource to neglected and homeless animals. My brother's, Lola, came from there! I am sure they could use all of Imagine's services.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 09, 2011 2:07 PM by Julie Smith

I would like to nominate The Relief Nursery. The work they do gives families at risk the tools to break the cycle of abuse, and children the opportunity thrive in a warm and welcoming environment. To save even one child from abuse is honorable. The Relief Nursery has helped hundreds in our own community, and continues doing so every day. I applaud them for their incredible work.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 09, 2011 2:16 PM by Donna Courtell

Hi,
I am kind of surprised that nobody has nominated Shelter Care. I too care about recycling and animals but these people are helping homeless families. Here is something from their website;
"We serve families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and adults who have a mental illness or a brain injury. We offer a variety of housing support services for the homeless or those facing homelessness with a committed focus on the community's most vulnerable individuals dealing with psychiatric disabiities, an acquired brain injury and homeless families"

Posted @ Wednesday, November 09, 2011 2:45 PM by Angi Gilchrist

I nominate NextStep.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 09, 2011 2:58 PM by Art Kennedy

I would like to nominate NextStep Recycling!

Thank you!

Posted @ Wednesday, November 09, 2011 3:23 PM by Dustin Caldwell

I nominate the Emerald Valley Boys and Girls Club. They provide valuable services for many families. They are in urgent need. They have had to suspend services until January while they attempt to raise funds for a matching grant.

They provide care for over 300 local families. Let's help!

Posted @ Wednesday, November 09, 2011 4:00 PM by Victoria Whitman

I nominate NextStep. I am particularly excited about the ePOC – ePower Our Community Project whereby NextStep is gifting computers to children in Lane County's schools who don't have one in their home currently. They don't just give them computers ... They teach them how to use them for their school work and for their interests. We are struggling with financing our schools and empowering our kids and it is a shame that kids who are from poor families can't have the same advantages in school. Next Step is making a difference right here in Lane County by stepping up to the plate where other resources have failed.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 09, 2011 4:22 PM by Jayne Williams

I'd like to nominate Show Mercy International located in Albany, Oregon. www.showmercy.org They are a public charitable nonprofit organization doing work with the underserved population of orphans in Uganda. I realize this is an inernational focus, but the work they are doing to improve the lives of so many children (108 in the Hope Childre's Home) is amazing. Lives are literally being changed and given a hope for the future. Show Mercy has a wonderful impact in local schools and churches by highlighting what volunteering can do in the local community and abroad. Mike & Lori Salley are the co-founders of Show Mercy and would really appreciate an infusion of professional visual aids! Thank you for your consideration.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 09, 2011 6:22 PM by Joy Ricks

I would like to nominate The Center for Community Counseling, a mental health center providing counseling to people who have no other means of getting support.Professional counselors donate their time to help those in need. The Center would benefit from marketing materials for events and signage. More people need to know about their parenting and anger management classes. The Center has had a definite impact on hundreds of lives over the 30+ years it has been in existence. Your consideration is appreciated.

Thank you!

Posted @ Wednesday, November 09, 2011 6:38 PM by Jean Names

I nominate Ridgeline Montessori. Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School could really use a sign with movable sponsor "stickers" to add some sparkle to their capital campaign, Ridgeline Rising. This K-8 public school suffered a devastating fire in 2009 and has been slowly recovering. The school is currently raising funds that will help them buy the Eugene Christian School building on West Amazon in Eugene. Buying the building will allow the school the stability it needs to expand to their pre-fire enrollment and to offer a FREE, high-quality Montessori education to about 50 more students each year.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 09, 2011 8:18 PM by Amy

I nominate Homeward Bound, the no-kill shelter in McMinnville and the only one I am aware of in Yamhill County. They have lots of cats and kittens, and at this point, only a few dogs. They are run on a shoestring and their donations have gone to the animals and support services like water and electric (for heat). They don't have extra for marketing to increase their visibility which would increase donations and help promote the cats and dogs to get adopted sooner, thus allowing space for new animals.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 09, 2011 9:13 PM by Denise

I would like to nominate NextStep Recycling because they go beyond the realm of just recycling to help our community. Their ePOC program provides computers to our low-income families and families with a child who has a disability. Even their volunteer program helps the community by providing experience and job skills to people who do not have them and want to get back into the working world. I feel that they are a fabulous organization who needs recognition for all of the things they do.

Posted @ Thursday, November 10, 2011 2:06 PM by Virginia Dare

I nominate the Pearl Buck Center. They provide outstanding support and services for people in need. The community would benefit greatly if they won free advertising to keep them going.

Posted @ Thursday, November 10, 2011 3:10 PM by Kelly Crooks

I nominate Pearl Buck Center. They are enriching the lives of those affected by disabilities in our community to reach their full potential. PBC's biggest need at this time is help with a new roof.

Posted @ Thursday, November 10, 2011 6:18 PM by Ruth Harris

I would like to nominate the Willamette Valley Sustainable Foods Alliance for one of the $300 worth of graphics prizes. The WVSFA is a local non profit whose mission is to establish recognition of the Willamette Valley as a premiere source of natural foods through shared values, relationships, education and sustainable business practices. I like this organization because it's work makes a difference in so many important areas - local economy, educating consumers, sustainable business practices, clean foods for our bodies and better agricultural practices for the earth, fostering relationships between local business people and helping them be successful. The organization is still fairly young but it has been developing and growing a lot over the past few years and a prize like this would help support continued growth for the organization and it's member businesses. Their website iswww.wvsfalliance.org, thank you!

Posted @ Thursday, November 10, 2011 6:44 PM by Kristie

I nominate Pearl Buck Center. They help those with disabilities - folks who need folks like us to help them make the most of their lives. PBC has programs and opportunities for all ages. Our community is a far better place because of the work of PBC.

Posted @ Thursday, November 10, 2011 6:49 PM by Suzy Crasilneck

I'd like to nominate a brand-new local charity 5k/10k that will take place next June 16 in Salem. Run for Compassion Salem is raising money for Compassion International's Child Survival Program www.rescuebabiesnow.org). This awesome program helps save the lives of babies and mothers in poverty utilizing local churches to assist mothers of at-risk infants and toddlers in several countries around the world, including Haiti, Kenya, Ecuador and many others.

As a mother of a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old, this program blesses my mother's heart like no other.

My husband and I are race directors of this inaugural run and could SO use some awesome signage! We'd love banners, brochures, flyers, etc. What an awesome contest!

Posted @ Thursday, November 10, 2011 7:16 PM by Crystal Kupper

I nominatewww.rescuebabiesnow.org What better cause than rescuing babies who are born into extreme poverty? Thanks!

Posted @ Thursday, November 10, 2011 7:29 PM by Dawn

I'd like to nominate the Run for Compassion Salem, which is raising money for Compassion International's Child Survival Programwww.rescuebabiesnow.org). This program of survival helps save the lives of precious babies and mothers in poverty utilizing local churches to assist mothers of at-risk infants and toddlers in some of the most impoverished countries in the world.

Posted @ Friday, November 11, 2011 9:43 AM by Rick Schluep

I nominate The OSU Extension Lane County Master Gardener program. Since 1976 Master Gardener volunteers have been reaching out to Lane County residents, farms and businesses with research-based information to help people grow food locally and sustainably. Since 2010 Master Gardeners through the OSU Extension Farms and Garden program have volunteered over 2000 volunteer hours, reached over 14200 residents of Lane county and partnered with organizations such as the Grassroots Garden, Transition Garden Project, Huerto de la Familia, EWEB, LCC, the School Garden Project, Healing Harvest and others to support, educate and share the knowledge and skills to help Lane county residents live healthy and productive lives. Helping people learn to grow food locally and sustainably is a primary goal. As an all volunteer organization, Master Gardeners must raise funds to help support the continued existence of the Lane Extension Farms and Garden program and all the groups it partners with in the county. Finding ways to let county residents know Master Gardener’s and the Farms and Gardens program are here and want to help them is an ongoing mission and urgent need.

Posted @ Friday, November 11, 2011 12:07 PM by Cindy Wise

I nominate Centro LatinoAmericano, a local nonprofit that helps Latino families to integrate in our community

Posted @ Friday, November 11, 2011 1:11 PM by Marcela Mendoza

Centro LatinoAmericano would highly benefit from receiving marketing materials. The agency aids Latino families by providing resources that will allow them to become self-sufficient and empowered so that they are able to be proactive in their community.

Posted @ Friday, November 11, 2011 1:50 PM by Karla Ward

I nominate Centro LatinoAmericano so that they can continue to serve Latino families in our community.

Posted @ Sunday, November 13, 2011 6:14 PM by Steven Thierman

StoveTeam International is making a difference worldwide by preventing deforestation, respiratory disease, and burns associated with open-fire cooking. By helping establish locally-owned fuel-efficient stove factories StoveTeam has developed a sustainable model that really works to solve this issue that affects 3 billion people in the world. StoveTeam could really benefit from materials that would help spread local and regional awareness about this issue!

Posted @ Monday, November 14, 2011 5:39 PM by Sanya Detweiler

I nominate Center Enterprises, Inc. They go above and beyond in supporting Adults with Developmental Disabilities in areas such as employment,community integration and teaching life skills to overcome adversity.

Posted @ Monday, November 14, 2011 8:28 PM by Alex Rodriguez

Center Enterprises, Inc. have been supporting Adult DD Services for over 30 years, but I feel that they don't have enough exposure. To not only be nominated but to win as well would definitely be a plus, new building signage,informational displays and having banners up will help.

Posted @ Monday, November 14, 2011 8:44 PM by A.Rodriguez

I nominate Pearl Buck Center for all the admirable work they do for people with disabilities, providing meaningful life experiences and even employment for numerous individuals who would not otherwise be able to find work. There is also a fine preschool for children of parents with cognitive limitations.

Posted @ Monday, November 14, 2011 9:31 PM by Flo Bettles

I nominate the Master Gardener program of Lane County, an arm of The OSU Extension Service. In last year's election we lost funding through Lane County and now we are totally self-funded. The classes and services we provide benefit not only home gardeners, but community gardens, commercial growers and others as well.

I am a member of Master Gardeners and what I love about the organization is that it is staffed by volunteers, a committed group of knowledgable gardeners.

If we were to win a prize it would help us get the word out that we are still here in spite of the loss of funding and we appreciate any support that will allow us to continue our services.

Posted @ Monday, November 14, 2011 10:47 PM by Inge Tarantola

I would like to nominate Center Enterprise Inc. in Albany, OR. The Center has provided vocational training and support services for adults with Developmental Disabilities since 1975. If we are winners of the marketing packaging it would help us with the exposure we have been looking for to show our community the great things the Center is doing.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 15, 2011 10:13 AM by Ramiero Leon

I would like to nominate Tears of Joy Theatre. Tears of Joy is a local puppet theater that travels across the western United States bringing diverse, animated, cultural puppetry to children in rural schools. Tears of Joy travels to remote schools in places like Alaska and Idaho and Eastern Oregon- often giving children their first and often only exposure to live theater performances and arts experiences. The puppetry is of high quality, the shows are diverse and range from classics like Pinnochio to international folk tales like Anansi the Spider. Tears of Joy would benefit significantly from a van wrap. For more information please visit: www.tojt.org A van wrap would help promote Tears of Joy all over the West where they travel 8-9 months of the year.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 15, 2011 10:59 AM by Lesly Sanocki

I nominate Center Enterprises also...The work they do with the Developmentally Disabled people is awesome!

Posted @ Tuesday, November 15, 2011 11:03 AM by Jason

I would like to nominate Center Enterprises, Inc. in Albany, OR. They do great work with adults with developmental disabilities and truly need some advertising help. They have traditionally operated in a vacuum serving the community behind the scenes so most people are not aware of CEI and the service they provide. The time has come for CEI to get their name out there and better utilize community resources.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 15, 2011 11:49 AM by David Lieuallen

I nominate Eugene Waldorf School. They strive to provide quality education for children that incorporates the mind, body and soul. The skills they learn include real-life tools that combine academics, art, music, the out of doors, wood working, language, and more. They have provided excellent schooling to thousands of children for generations.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 15, 2011 3:28 PM by Kyra

I would like to nominate Center Enterprises of Albany, Or.

They provide vocational work and community inclusion for adults with

Developmental Disabilties. They are an asset to our community an need to be recognized with some advertising help.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 15, 2011 8:12 PM by cindy heisinger

I would like to nominate Crossroads International in Corvallis. Crossroads has been around since 1969, connecting international students and visiting faculty with community members for friendship and learning. Crossroads has a 3 day Home Stay for international students just arriving to OSU, a conversant program, a speaker series and an international film series, and does special events to convey culture to community members (such as cooking classes). Crossroads would use this award for printing of Film Festival posters and materials, a new banner, and/or creating print materials that would showcase everything Crossroads is and has been, and has to offer.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 15, 2011 9:03 PM by Dawn

I would like to nominate Center Enterprises in Albany Oregon for Imagine's Great Giveaway. CEI provides a necessary and valuable service to adults with developmental disabilities. CEI teaches life building skills that create confidence. I would like to recognize the great work that CEI does and the potential they have if chosen for your advertising package. Thank you for your generosity as well as your consideration.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 15, 2011 10:38 PM by L Boyd

I would like to nominate Center Enterprises in Albany Oregon for the great work and services they provide for the developementaly disabled adults in our community. They would make great use this donation of advertising material.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 8:21 AM by P. Heisinger

I would like to nominate Center Enterprises in Albany Oregon for the great work and services they provide for the developementaly disabled adults in our community. The donation would greatly help to get the word out for this great organization.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 9:16 AM by Becky Babcock

I would like to nominate Center Enterprizes in Albany for Your Imangines great giveaway they provide great services and direction in life for the developementaly distressed the advertising package would be a great asset to them

Posted @ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 9:39 AM by Joe Babcock

I am nominating Center Enterprises of Albany, Oregon. They have been instrumental in helping adults with developmental disabilities in this area since 1981. Much of their support comes from the State of Oregon and it is being cut drastically due to statewide budget constraints. Due to these cutbacks we are trying to reach out to the community more to ask for support. We could really use the printed graphics in the form or event signage and informational displays to aid us in our efforts.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 10:47 AM by Greg Storms

Posted @ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 11:22 AM by Randi O

I nominate Center Enterprises Inc, they work with the developementaly disabled adults in our community and this would be a great help to them

Posted @ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 11:25 AM by J Ogden

I nominate Center Enterprises Inc, the donation would help get the word out for this organization.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 11:28 AM by Parker Ogden

I would like to nominate Center Enterprises, Inc. of Albany Oregon. They do so much for the needs of the adults and community. I know they could really use the graphics. I admire how dedicated they are to every endeavor they commit to. Thank You for considering them.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 11:31 AM by BBryson

I nominate Center Enterprises of Albany. They have helped me by training me, giving me a job and a place to learn. The advertising would help us be reconnized.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 11:47 AM by Matt Heisinger

I nominate Center Enterprises of Albany, Oregon.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 12:17 PM by Amy Bowen

I nominate Center Enterprises of Albany, Oregon.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 12:18 PM by Jason Bowen

I nominate Center Enterprises of Albany, Oregon.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 12:20 PM by Sue Kitch

I would like to nominate The Science Factory Children's Museum and Planetarium. Studies show that sparking a scientific interest in children within their early educational years is most driven my alternative learning environments such as this hands-on museum! We need to facilitate scientific and mathematic growth in kids in any way possible!!

Posted @ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 3:33 PM by Emily

I nominate Luv A Bull, Saving dogs from high kill shelters in Oregon and California. I Live in north Carolina, and went out to visit. Leslie, who runs the facility is the most selfless caring individual I have met. I offered to give her a complementary hair cut and color, but she refused because she did not want to take that hour and a half away from the dogs. This organization is so dedicated to these dogs, they do need more help because of the high volume saved animals that the crew is taking care of.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 3:44 PM by Katelyn mcginn

I nominate Compassion Center. CC is a nonprofit whose mission is to help patients navigate the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act and to educate the public about this alternative to pharmaceutical drugs. Compassion Center provides assistance to chronically ill low income patients. They would benefit greatly by your advertising and graphics services to have more visibility in this community.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 5:55 PM by Cheryl Smith

I would nominate Tears Of Joy Puppet Theatre, a Portland, Oregon puppet theatre that tours it's high quality productions to many culturally underserved regions, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. Their operation would benefit by increased advertising and graphics to increase their visibility. They are a very worthwhile and deserving organization providing an important cultural service.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 6:20 PM by Chris Harris

I would like to nominate Ride Able The staff are so dedicated. The Horse back riding for therapy, it helps self esteem, physical strength, vocabulary, awareness, helps with many things that most people dont even realize. It is one of the best therapy out there for the disabled.. and to helping children and adults. The staff/horses are so knowledgeable, caring. This is a number one.. non profit, agency,, the only profit that they get .. is self gratitude, for what they can do for others.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 16, 2011 9:42 PM by mickie cook

I nominate Alvord Taylor Independent Living Services, an independent non-profit in Springfield that provides services to adults with developmental disabilities. Over 100 people work at AT with over 60 adults that receive services - everything from assisting with grocery shopping, planning for travel, or organizing activities around town. Part of AT's mission is community involvement, thus this company would benefit immensely from enhanced visibility in their community (what you do!). Their website:www.alvordtaylor.org.

Posted @ Thursday, November 17, 2011 12:27 AM by Elizabeth Dewey

I nominate Center Enterprises in Albany. I think they would benefit from the $300 worth of printed graphics.

Posted @ Thursday, November 17, 2011 10:04 AM by Chrissy Currence

Suggestions from the Corvallis area would be the Monroe Public Library project-- a huge volunteer effort with some very competent volunteers in the rural town of monroe to build a new library, they just raised the money and it is going to begin building this year sometime (possibly a bookmobile or other vehicle?). monroelibraryor.blogspot.com/
The Jackson Street Youth Shelter (teen shelter in downtown) is a great cause, and the Whiteside Theater project-a group trying to revive the historic theater downtown as a performing arts/music venue and just opening its doors(you'd need to check if a non profit but I think so) they have been strapped trying to make it happen in a down economy, but its a really good effort and they probably are just at the stage where publicity, etc is very timely.

Posted @ Thursday, November 17, 2011 1:01 PM by Karen Finley

I want to nominate Pearl Buck Center because of all the wonderful,life enriching experiences I have witnessed in the three years I have worked here. I am a mother of a disabled child and I have seen,first hand, how people with disabilities can be treated with disrespect and disregard. That will NEVER happen at PBC. ALL people are acknowledged for who they are not what challenges life has thrown at them and our mission is to lift up not tear down.

Posted @ Thursday, November 17, 2011 3:26 PM by Andra

I would like to nominate the Lane County Master Gardener's Association. This group of over 200 volunteers is devoted to educating the public on plants, gardens, orchards, insects and pesticides. They are entirely self-funded, maintain a help hotline, and teach many courses around the county.

Due to the failure of a County tax initiative, they have been forced to move offices and change phone numbers. Many county residents no longer know they exist. They need help in letting County residents know their free services are still available.

Posted @ Thursday, November 17, 2011 5:07 PM by Scott Sandgathe

I would like to nominate Tears of Joy Theatre, an amazing puppet theater company based in Portland which tours all over the Northwest. They have been delighting and educating kids and adults for 40 years and are starting a campaign to build the organization to keep going for many more years.

Posted @ Thursday, November 17, 2011 9:23 PM by E.V. Armitage

I nominate Center Enterprise, Albany Oregon. A center that works hard to provide meaning full training and employment for the mentally handicapped.

Posted @ Friday, November 18, 2011 12:34 PM by nellie Oehler

I nominate the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP). They work to protect public health by reducing pesticide use in agriculture, and in places like parks and schools where kids are at risk. They also provide good info on pesticides in general. Their website iswww.pesticide.org and has been recently revamped. Their other materials (brochures, pesticide factsheets, etc.) have not been updated in a long time, so I know they would benefit from info displays and other graphic outreach tools.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 22, 2011 1:51 PM by Josh Vincent

I nominate the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP). Their mission is to protect community and environmental health and inspire the use of ecologically sound solutions to reduce the use of pesticides. For 35 years they have been working to protect kids and families from the dangers of pesticides! They also provide relevant and thoughtful information on pesticides and their alternatives. Their website,www.pesticide.org, was recently revamped however, their other materials (brochures, pesticide factsheets, etc.) have not been updated in a long time, so they would benefit from info displays and other graphic outreach tools.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 22, 2011 2:27 PM by Shelly

I nominate the amazing folks at Beyond Toxics (formerly Oregon Toxics Alliance). They do great, important work and could use support in their transition to a new name!

Posted @ Tuesday, November 22, 2011 2:31 PM by Melanie

I nominate the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP).

Posted @ Tuesday, November 22, 2011 2:38 PM by Aimee

I nominate the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP). For 35 years NCAP has fought for healthier communities. NCAP has been instrumental in raising awareness about the risks of pesticides and safer alternatives. Their website,www.pesticide.org, has been revamped. Their other materials (brochures, pesticide factsheets, etc.) have not been updated in a long time. They would benefit from info displays and other graphic outreach tools.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 22, 2011 2:47 PM by Aimee Code

I would like to nominate Soltrekker and Lost Valley Education Center who are both members of the Green Living Project Mobile Tour. Our Biodiesel Rv travels to 175 events per year educating students about renewable resources and global sustainability projects. Both Soltrekker and Lost Valley would benefit from having a great display on our event site as well as an updated logo for the Solar RV.

Thanks!

Posted @ Tuesday, November 22, 2011 3:47 PM by Jason Esler

Beyond Toxics (previously Oregon Toxics Alliance)for the incredible efforts they put forth to keep our air and environment safe for our community. There is no better time to support them as they seeek to broadcast their new identity and grow their vision.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 22, 2011 3:51 PM by Jen Hagerman

I nominate Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP:www.pesticide.org). They work to help educate people to prevent/limit chemical exposure in people and the environment. They could benefit from tools to help with outreach and education. NCAP is a small Eugene local non-profit that does great work in the community and throughout the region.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 22, 2011 4:14 PM by Anna Fay

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Posted @ Tuesday, November 22, 2011 4:47 PM by Brian McBeth

I would like to nominate the Friends of Buford ark and Mt. Pisgah.
They do the nitty-gritty work it takes to keep Mt. Pisgah healthy, safe, fun, and beautiful. They focus their work on the stuff most of us ignore; invasive grasses, native plants, pond-turtles, etc. And it's precisely those things that make the park shine.
I think they would greatly benefit from the event-signage and banners. It seems they haven't had much time to focus on that stuff (probably because they're out in the field!)

Posted @ Tuesday, November 22, 2011 5:03 PM by Jessica Allison

I would like to nominate Cascade Arts in Oakridge and Westfir Oregon. Cascade Arts has been together for almost one year. We are working on our nonprofit status and hope to umbrella under the Upper Willamette Developement Corp.

Last May we produced an art show with over 50 local artists. At the same time we had over 100 students participating in the show from both the local high school and middle school.

We are producing our first art walk on December 2nd in conjunction with the Oakridge Tree Lighting holiday.

In the future we hope to offer classes for artists and be a place for both businesses and artists to build community. This is what we're about: working with artists and building community.

I hope you choose Cascade Arts because as a fledgling group in this economy in 2 small towns in Oregon money has been hard to come by.

We believe in our artists...over 1500 people in both communities claim to some art or craft background. As an art entity, Cascade Art believes "Where art grows, money flows!:

Posted @ Tuesday, November 22, 2011 5:15 PM by Wanda Wilson

I second Wanda's nomination of Cascade Arts!

Posted @ Tuesday, November 22, 2011 5:39 PM by Dagmar

I nominate Friends of Buford Park and Mt. Pisgah. This is the group that maintains wildlife habitat and compatible recreation on and near Mt. Pisgah. Judging by how many people (and how much wildlife!) use the area daily, it is a well needed service. They would benefit greatly from a banner and informational displays.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 22, 2011 6:38 PM by Bruce

In addition to all the great groups already mentioned I nominate the
• Tamarack Wellness Center (501c3)
• Love the 92 degree therapy pool and therapeutic water access for such a diverse population.
• They could use some new signage.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 22, 2011 7:07 PM by Kassy Daggett

I nominate Greenhill Humane Society. They are dear to my heart not only for the wonderful work they do with homeless animals but more personally because I adopted my wonderful dog there 10 years ago.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 22, 2011 8:08 PM by Karen Spradling

Friends of Buford Park and Mt. Pisgah is an organization that has greatly enhanced the quality of life in central Lane Co. Their work in conservation, recreation and restoration is exemplary and their efforts to acquire the Wildish property at the confluence of the forks of the Willamtte River will be treasured by the future generations of the area.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 22, 2011 9:17 PM by Janie. Thomas

I nominate Buford Park and Mt. Pisgah! They coordinate thousands of volunteer hours and key projects to this awesome resource in our back yard, yet most of Eugene has no idea who they are!?! Big graphics on a vehicle or two could really help raise their awareness in the community.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 22, 2011 9:38 PM by Christian Fox

I nominate the Friends of Buford Park/Mt Pisqah - a wonderful group of people keeping a beautiful piece of the area heritage sustanedand well kept for generations to come.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 22, 2011 9:47 PM by Scott P Wilber CPA

I would like to second the nomination of Tears Of Joy Puppet Theatre, based in Portland, Oregon. They take their high quality productions to many culturally underserved regions, particularly in the Pacific Northwest. Kids who would otherwise not have any opportunity to see live theater receive a huge benefit from these productions. Their operation would benefit by increased advertising and graphics to increase their visibility. They are a very worthwhile and deserving organization providing an important cultural service.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 23, 2011 11:19 AM by Maggi Decker

I nominate Friends of Buford Park, they need so sinage to help people navigate around this local natural treasure.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 23, 2011 11:23 AM by Susan

Head Start of Lane County serves low income children and families birth to age 5. Head Start uses a whole family approach to getting preschooler ready for kindergarten. They are in many family related events to promote early childhood education and school readiness. Imagine graphics would be great as they could use a bilingual banner for community events and parades. The banner could be displayed on the blue school float or held by parade walkers.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 23, 2011 11:36 AM by Sami Allen

I nominate Friends of Buford Park and Mt. Pisgah. They are a very hard working and dedicated bunch (staff and volunteers) who are dedicated to restoring the vanishing oak savanah/forests and promoting recreation in the Mt. Pisgah area. They operate on a shoestring given the scope of their projects. They could certainly use $300 worth of banners, etc to help spread the word about their events, tours, volunteer projects, etc.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:15 PM by Lyn Gilman-Garrick

LPSC could greatly benefit from your services as we are moving to a new building and aquiring an ultrasound machine. Nurses are currently being trained to perform the ultrasounds. We are looking to change our name upon moving to capture young active clients. We need to update our website and make our prescence known at University of Oregon and Lane Community College. Thank you, Brick Lantz

Posted @ Wednesday, November 23, 2011 1:03 PM by Lane Pregnancy Support Center

Friends of Buford Park and Mt. Pisgah would be an excellent choice for your marketing and graphics services! Not only is their mission of paramount importance, but the number of people who enjoy this resource year round is astounding. The benefits would reach so many folks and provide a great community service.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 23, 2011 1:09 PM by Gina de Grassi

The nonprofit is Childhood Cancer Guides.

The services we need are a banner and an informational display.

The website is:

http://childhoodcancerguides.org/

Childhood Cancer Guides is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to serve the childhood cancer community by providing:

• Clear explanations of the various types of childhood cancer

• Descriptions of state-of-the-art treatments for childhood cancers

• Emotional support for every member of the family

• Access to helpful resources

We create, publish, and update books that help families of children with cancer and survivors of childhood cancer. The titles that we are trying to keep in print are:

Childhood Leukemia: A Guide for Families, Friends, and Caregivers (4th edition)

Childhood Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors: A Guide for Families, Friends, and Caregivers

Childhood Cancer: A Parent's Guide to Solid Tumor Cancers (2nd edition)

Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Practical Guide to Your Future (2nd edition)

In order to get more books to families of children with cancer, especially surivors, we have been attending national librarian meetings, hoping to sell our books at cost to libraries. We would benefit from having professional signage that would draw people to our booth, and allow us to have access to the people who buy books for libraries, and so to get information to childhood cancer survivors and their families.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 23, 2011 2:58 PM by Catherine Woodman

Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah is an organization that would benefit from the extra exposure. They protect and enhance native ecosystems and compatible recreation in the Mt. Pisgah area. There are too many people in Lane County that do not know about this great organization. Your signage could help them get the word out!

Posted @ Wednesday, November 23, 2011 3:52 PM by Brian

I nominate Next Step Recycling. This is a truly amazing organization doing not only a fantastic job recycling just about anything that plugs into the wall to ensuring people are able to learn new technologies nationally and internationally. This an amazing waste management program with an entire chain of growth for people in the community through the efforts of all the people who truly care at Next Step.

volunteers and their employees. NeThe offer job training for people to be, teaching labs in schools for kids that would otherwise not have an opportunity. Not to mention their Re-store offering resonable prices for soup to nuts electronics.

Posted @ Thursday, November 24, 2011 12:10 AM by Nancy O'Fraley

I nominate Next Step Recycling. This is a truly amazing organization doing not only a fantastic job recycling just about anything that plugs into the wall to ensuring people are able to learn new technologies nationally and internationally. This an amazing waste management program with an entire chain of growth for people in the community through the efforts of all the people who truly care at Next Step.

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Posted @ Thursday, November 24, 2011 12:16 AM by Nancy O'Fraley

I nominate Friends of Buford Park and Mt Pisgah (FBP). This group has been involved in restoration projects, in trail building and maintenance, in invasive plant removal at Buford Park and the greater Mt Pisgah area. This park is an important recreational and ecological area for the Eugene/Springfield area. FBP could use the increased visibility to further educate and invite the users and residents of this area to the wonder and connection we have to this park.

Posted @ Friday, November 25, 2011 11:27 PM by Margie

I nominate Network Charter School. They help high school kids that have a need for a different environment than that of the normal 4J setting and help make them productive members of society. They recnetly moved and are in need of an outside sign for the street.

The web site networkcharterschool.org

Posted @ Saturday, November 26, 2011 1:37 PM by Bob Barnard

I nominate Catholic Community Services of Lane county. They help low income families & Indiv with basic needs. I have received food box, clothing and energy assistance.

Posted @ Monday, November 28, 2011 4:26 PM by Annette Glover

I nominate Birth to Three ~They are making a difference for families in Eugene

Posted @ Monday, November 28, 2011 9:31 PM by Valerie Johnson

I nominate Catholic Community Services of Lane County, http://www.ccslc.org/ This non-profit organization provides assistance to individuals and families who are in great need, regardless of religion, race, ethnic status, age disability, lifestyle or ability to pay, through provision of food, counseling, clothing, hygiene, homeless family shelter, and many other direct assistance programs.

The organization could use informational displays and other printed graphics products.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 29, 2011 12:50 AM by Louis

I nominate the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides (NCAP). They are tireless in their efforts to reduce toxic chemicals in our homes, our schools, our communities, and our environment. They would most benefit from banners, displays, signage and promotional materials.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 29, 2011 11:05 AM by Matt Ramsey

I nominate the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides. They do great work to protect families by promoting alternatives to pesticides. They have recently developed a new eye catching logo, but could greatly benefit from the support to print new outreach items!

Posted @ Tuesday, November 29, 2011 11:08 AM by Jennifer Miller

We would like to nominate Friends of Buford Park and Mt. Pisgah, for all of there great work protecting public lands and enhancing local outdoor recreation opportunities! Founded in 1989, Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah, a non-profit organization, works to conserve the Mt. Pisgah area's incredible botanical, wildlife and recreational values. The Friends mobilize funding, scientific expertise and volunteer resources to improve the botanical, fish, wildlife and recreational values on and around Buford Park. Since 2000, the Friends have raised and invested over $2 million in habitat and trail projects, plus volunteer contributions valued at over $1,000,000. I hope Imagine can help get the word out about Howard Buford Park and Mt. Pisgah and the group that is working hard to make it better every day! Visit them at:www.bufordpark.org

Posted @ Tuesday, November 29, 2011 12:42 PM by Wayne Beckwith

I nominate Catholic Community Services due to the wide range of assistance and resources that they provide to their community.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 29, 2011 2:42 PM by Lakesha Goodman

I nominate Birth to Three! (http://www.birthto3.org)

They are a truly wonderful resource for the parents and kids in our community. As a first-time mom to a 6-month-old, I am so grateful for them. They have been an important lifeline to me since the day my son was born.

Given their ability to do so much with such a small budget, I know that the visibility and outreach afforded by any and all of your prizes would be not only very much appreciated by them, but would help so many parents in our community to find out about them and find out more about them -- there are so many services they provide!

Posted @ Tuesday, November 29, 2011 3:16 PM by Dena Hilkene

I nominate Catholic Community Services of Lane County because of the care and dedication of my co-workers who give their all to help people coming to us for assistance.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 29, 2011 3:42 PM by Joe Softich

I have worked for Catholic Community Services for the past 8 years and the reason I continue to work there is because there is a high quality of client treatment expected. We go out of our way to make sure clients are well treated and given services they are entitled to. We assist people with rent, utilities, prescriptions, birth certificates, identification, clothing, bus tokens, greyhound tickets, and case management. It is because I believe so strongly in this wonderful organization that I nominate Catholic Community for this generous benefit. I believe they could benefit by any marketing tools offered as most of their money goes to help clients. Thank you for your consideration.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 29, 2011 3:45 PM by Jan Holland

Please select Birth To Three to receive the free services, they do so much free work helping families all over Lane County and beyond.

Thank you!

Posted @ Tuesday, November 29, 2011 6:25 PM by Joanna Morales

I would like to nominate Birth to Three because of the amazing services they provide to parents. They make it a better world for all the babies and then they can grow up and pass it on!

Posted @ Tuesday, November 29, 2011 7:29 PM by Linda Kostur

Birth to Three would be a powerful investment in the future of our communities. Young families today face major social and financial challenges in raising their children. Giving parents the skills to meet those challenges is an investment that will be leveraged over a child's entire life.

Posted @ Tuesday, November 29, 2011 8:38 PM by Ian Richardson

I would like to nominate Harambee Arts, because this non-profit brings art and joy into the lives of African children who have very little in their lives. One look at the smiles on the childrens’ faces is all you need to know that the program works.

Harambee Arts: Let's Pull Together TM partners with African grassroots programs to train local caregivers to provide art programs for vulnerable children in an environment that fosters their sense of joy, creativity and exuberance. Through its arts programs, Harambee Arts strives to promote the well-being of homeless, orphaned and other neglected children, enhance the stability of their families and support systems, and develop their sense of self-worth and positive personal ethics by creating opportunities for children to help other children.

http://www.harambeearts.org/about.html

If Harambee Arts wins Imagine Group’s Great Giveaway Game, I’m sure they will put to creative and good use signage, banners and promotional photography!
Thanks for the opportunity to nominate a non-profit that is doing wonderful work in the world!

Posted @ Tuesday, November 29, 2011 10:00 PM by Peggy Bartlett

It's our future.!

Posted @ Tuesday, November 29, 2011 10:16 PM by I nominate Birth to Three!

I nominate BIRTH TO THREE www.birthto3.org). Since it began here in Eugene in 1978, Birth To Three has provided parenting education and support to nearly 90,000 parents and children locally and countless more in 46 states plus 17 other countries.

Items that would most benefit Birth To Three include signage for event displays and its building

as well as printed graphics materials. Thank you IMAGINE GRAPHICS for this generous support for local non-profits!

Posted @ Tuesday, November 29, 2011 11:04 PM by Fran Curtis

Catholic Community Services of Lane County....

This orginazation is critical for low-income families and Indvd in Lane County. They help with food, shelter, energy asst and sooooo many other services... This agency needs any support they can get to help others.....

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 11:26 AM by Jeff

I wish to nominate Birth to Three. The organization provides a critical need for families. It started in Eugene and its mission has spread throughout the world. The signage would help raise awarenessof the organization and its mission.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 11:48 AM by David Anderson

I would like to nominate Catholic Community Services of Lane County. This agency provides services to so many low and no income families including but not limited to food boxes, energy assistance, shelter, walk in services for bus passes, hygiene items and clothing.

www.ccslc.org
This agency could use any product that would help get their name out to the public!!

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 11:48 AM by Brandi Adams

I nominate Catholic Community Services of Lane County. In these tough economic times, the services provided by CCS are critical for thousands of local families. CCS provides much needed food,rental assistance, clothing, hygiene supplies, day bus passes, shower passes, case managed housing programs and shelter to thousands of families in need every year.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 11:51 AM by Sam

I nominate Catholic Community Services. CCS is an amazing organization with dedicated staff that assist hundreds of people every week. They have seen their population grow steadily during the economic downturn and truely deserve the recognition for an outstanding job helping their local community.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 11:53 AM by Adams

I would like to nominate Catholic Community Services of Lane County, This is an amazing organization that will go out of their way to provide the best services possible to all participants.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12:02 PM by brittany

I nominate Catholic Community Services of Lane County with the friendly staff and incredible services recognition is well earned

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12:09 PM by Britt

I nominate Catholic Commmunity Services

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12:17 PM by megan

I vote for Catholic Community Services

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12:18 PM by Brad

Catholic Community Services for me

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12:19 PM by Maria

Nomination for the terrific Catholic Community Services team

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12:21 PM by amy

I nominate Catholic Community Services of Lane County

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12:25 PM by Robin Markee

If there is one agency that could benefit from your generous Great Giveaway it is Catholic Community Services of Lane County.

Since 1952 CCSLC has diligently gone about the business of providing emergency and self sufficiency services to thousands of low-income and homeless Lane County residents annually. Recently CCSLC has experienced an unprecedented rise in request for services due to the recent economy. So when there are difficult budget decisions to make CCSLC always prioritizes client services. Never fear!!!!!! CCSLC has a very enthusiastic Coordinator who is dedicated to getting the word out about the great work CCSLC does. She would be thrilled to have the assistance and expertise of the talented Imagine Photographic team. I am certain the individuals served by CCS would also appreciate professional building signage, displays and professional printings. Thank you.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12:46 PM by Lyn Oliver

I would like to nominate Birth To Three. It is an incredible organization that provides parenting education to hundreds of families each year.

Birth To Three could use banners to be placed on city streets or the Ferry Street Bridge and later used as part of displays at events.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 12:57 PM by Jennifer

I would like to nominate Catholic Community Services.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 1:48 PM by Marilyn Parker

I nominate Birth To Three as they have and are committed to assisting parents and families in raising well-adjusted children who continue to grow into "upstanding citizens" all over the world.

Birth To Three serves many varieties of family needs including teen parents who need/desire parenting education to raise healthy and happy children by learning the skills necessary.

Babies, Toddlers, and Teens don't come with a "how-to manual" Birth To Three is that life-line of knowledge!

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 1:52 PM by Jillay Higuera

Birth to Three!! An amazing organization that is the key to the future. It's mission... That all children are raised by loving and skilled parents. Signs would really help to get the "Parent Helpline" phone number out to the community!

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 4:01 PM by Sheri

I nominate Catholic Community Services.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 4:17 PM by Christine Friedemann

I nominate Catholic Community Services of Lane County, one of Eugene's "Best kept secrets" - as Mike Bellotti said. The two service centers in Eugene and Springfield quietly and effeciently - and caringly - help hundreds of people in our community each month. They could use the materials they win to help gain visibility and awareness which will help in ongoing fundraising efforts.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:06 PM by Sue

I would like to nominate Catholic Community Services.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:07 PM by Emily

Catholic Community Services deserves this nomination.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:09 PM by Shelli

I'd like to nominate Catholic Community Services. They serve a broad range of people in need, and the ultimate effect of that is far reaching.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:09 PM by Brooke

CCS (Catholic Community Services of Lane County, Inc) can easily be compared to one of the many struggling families that come through our doors each day. As a parent it is so easy to get swamped taking care of your children and forget about your own needs; CCS has been doing this very thing for more than 60 years now. We're at a point now, especially with new, inspiring leadership, for some personal care. Unfortunately, resources are tight, and even more than usual. Our staff and volunteers are eager to raise community awareness about our basic needs services to low-income families in Lane County. A solid array of graphic elements such as those for community outreach events or photos of community members we've helped would go along way.

Thank you for your commitment to our area's nonprofits. Your Great Giveaway is awfully generous and thoughtful.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:59 PM by Sarah McNutt

I nominate Birth To Three for its outstanding work and accomplishments since its inception 33 years ago. Countless families around the world have received information and support and created extended families for themselves so parents, their children's first and most important teachers, did not have to take on parenting, the most important and challenging job there is alone.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 6:18 PM by Sylvia

I nominate atholic Community Services of Lane County, Inc. The people who work there are understanding and full of uplifting spirits. They help those who truly need it, with dignity.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 6:31 PM by Sandi

I nominate Catholic Community Services of Lane County, Inc. CCSLC provides a wide array of services - everything from household items, diapers and soap to assistance with rent, utility bills, prescriptions, showers, IDs, food and clothing - and everything in-between, to low-income families and individuals without consideration of race, religion or any other factor. Like many other agencies, CCS has taken a big hit in funding reductions while at the same time the number of people who need assistance increases. CCS staff are hard-working, caring and dedicated to providing the very best assistance to everyone who walks in the door. Even though CCS has been in the community since the early '50's, it's not widely known - they could use this award to become more visible in the community, which would benefit people seeking help.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 7:15 PM by rica

I would like to nominate Birth to Three. For more than 30 years, Birth to Three has been helping parents here in Eugene/Springfield, and now all over the world, to be confident and competent parents. Parenting education prevents depression and child abuse and is a vital resource for so many families. Birth to Three could use banners and display booths for conferences and workshops as well as new signs. Everything Imagine Graphics does so well. Thanks for doing this awesome contest!

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 7:33 PM by Laura

Birth to Three has worked unceasingly to build healthy families through parent education and tons of love. Beginning as a small grassroots agency, they now have world-wide impact. The number of people they've helped is unimaginable. This amazing organization is more than worthy of a nomination to receive Imagine Group’s generous gift.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 9:52 PM by Monica

I would like to nominate Catholic Community Services of Lane County because they have helped and continue to help many families in the community whether they are Catholic or not. They have helped me when I needed it without asking for anything in return. Without organizations like Catholic Community Services of Lane County too many people would be left with nothing and nowhere to turn.

Posted @ Wednesday, November 30, 2011 10:27 PM by Linda McKenzie

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