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Imagine Group's Great Giveaway Game Posted 11-23-09 by Erika
 Imagine Group's 3 divisions are ready to give away over $8000 in goods and services to non-profit organizations! Check out what we're giving away:
But with so many worthy organizations out there, we need you to help us choose who to donate to. It only takes a minute to nominate your favorite non-profit. It can be a local, regional or national organization. Who do you like to support?
And if you're one of the lucky three participants, you could win a $25 gift certificate to the coffee shop of your choice!
To nominate, just tell us the name of the organization you are nominating, why you like them (very briefly) and which of our services you think they could use. There are three ways to nominate your favorite non-profit:
We want to make this nomination thing as fun and interactive as you're willing to make it. So we're giving away a $25 gift card to the three people who write the most creative nominations. Poetry, silliness, limmerick...It's all
fair game! We're excited to see which organizations get nominated. And we're excited to see how you tell us who to pick. So have fun with it. :)
Nominations will be accepted through December 6th. CommentsErika Leaf - VP of Imagine Group Thank you ALL for your nominations. It is wonderful to hear the enthusiasm and commitment to these groups that help make our community a better place. My only regret is that I can't respond personally on the blog to each of you about the group you suggested, as I have been able to with those who posted their nomination on our Facebook page. But do know that your participation is appreciated very much. Marni I support The Inn ILP. This Independent Living Program serves 200 youth who are aging out of state foster care and are in need of independent living skills, housing, education, and employment. This type of service reduces the rates of homelessness, criminal activity and early pregnancy for emacipated foster youth. This service is not well known and the program would benefit from the banners or trade show graphics. The program could use these items to raise awareness of the program which in turn would raise the charitable donations that it relies on to support the youth. Thank you!! Kelly Darnell So many great causes in this community! Greenhill Humane Society would benefit tremendously from this offer. So many pets have been abandoned during this economic downturn. Greenhill has been there for these animals and is working hard to find them loving homes. Thank you for considering Greenhill. Tenille It would be wonderful if the photography could be used by Oregon Supported Living Program. They help developmentally disabled adults in Lane County live their lives in the most normal, full way possible. Photos of clients would be a great way to show what they do and how many people they help. Monica Shovlin I nominate The Shedd Institute for the Arts, particularly their music school, for the half-day of photography. I know Steve can capture the energy of the school, which attracts students of ALL ages and skill levels to learn to make music on a wide variety of instruments. The Shedd fills the void in music education in our public schools and does it really well! I'm proud to serve on The Shedd's board and really appreciate what they bring to and for our community!! Thanks for your consideration. Trade Show Graphics Thanks for shown your interest in this topic.<a href="http://www.indydisplays.com/"Trade Show Graphics</a> Gretchen I nominate Oregon Supported Living Program. We serve adults with Developmental Disabilities in the community and often go unnoticed for all the services we provide for adults who want to live meaningful lives. We make opportunity happen for people to live ordinary lives despite extraordinary circumstances. Dave KIDSPORTS supports the community by providing athletic opportunities for thousands of kids. About one quarter of the kids can't afford to play without the scholarships that KIDSPORTS provides. Please consider supporting KIDSPORTS. Thank you. David Eldred I nominate the following groups, for the following reasons: 1) Cub Scouts (OTCBSA.org) A picture is worth a thousand words, and having professional photos of the signature event of Cub Scouting -- the pinewood derby -- would be a great recruiting vehicle for the only youth organization I know that has celebrated over 100 years of turning millions of young boys into honest, respectful, and contributing members of society. Lorraine Kerwood Wow! Fabulous opportunity. I so appreciate the community support this will provide. I would love to see NextStep Recycling receive these services. We have SO much info to get out into the community in the coming months. I know it will be a great boost to what ever nonprofit receives it-your work is top notch! Thanks for supporting nonprofits that make a difference in our community. Shannan Odum The Eugene Active 20-30 Club could use all of these services in our upcoming membership drive. Our members age out of our club at 40 years old and we are aggressively trying to replace those members with young, eager volunteers who will help us raise money and perform hands-on projects for our local children's charities. Dana I vote for making the donation to the Komen Race for the Cure that is coming to Eugene for the first time in October 2010. Great cause and would be great visibility for Imagine. Guess who is donating the marketing/pr services for the event? :} I'm sure The Race could use photography but signage is what comes to mind. They are going to need lots of it. Thanks! Cynthia I would love to see Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon receive the $8,000 in professional photography. We will be embarking on a capital campaign and could use the photos to convey the reasons it makes sense for us to build a facility where our health center and administrative functions can be co-located so we can put money into our education and clinic programs instead of paying rent! Thanks for being such a pay-it-forward kind of company! Julie KindTree has done amazing work with the autism community. They could use banners for their art shows & activities, especially their summer camp. Professional photography for their website redesign would also be great. Jon Broome Cascade Health Solutions provides nonprofit health care for our community. Last year they provided service for 54,000 people whether or not they could provide payment. CHS is in the process of creating a local Primary Care Clinic for uninsured people in our area. Michelle Reid Hannah’s House provides a safe place and help to women with life-controlling problems and addictions. Hannah’s House is unique in that women with children are allowed to enter the program with their children. Many times women must leave their children with family, friends or Foster Care. At Hannah’s House children do not need to be separated from their mothers and the mom’s live with the motivation to change their lives. Parenting and workplace skills are a part of the discipleship program so that women who graduate can be a productive part of society and be successful in raising their children. Cathy Hamilton Ophelia's Place! A fairly young local non-profit that's still building its brand (and website) and needs good photography to do it. The group provides proactive programming and support programs for girls, with the mission (in my words) of equipping them to be strong, resilient, successful adults. Kerry The Science Factory has done a good job engaging children in science, technology, and humanity. They could really use improved exhibit signs and your wonderful banner stands. Pat Rollins I feel you should donate the $8000 in good/services to Save The Pets. They are a local non-profit organization that helps to find permanent homes for both rescued and sheltered dogs and cats, as well as teaching the public to be responsible pet owners by spaying and neutering their pet. They operate solely with volunteer help and their funds come from fund raisers, private donations and grants. John Fentress Great idea; great public service. Thanks for doing this. I will give it serious thought. Mary i would like to suggest Wilani Council Camp Fire. They reach a lot of children of all ethnic backgrounds and a wide range of ages. Stephen Nessly What a great service to the community. It's great to hear about some of the non-profits that I never knew of. I would like to nominate the Relief Nursery to help them increase awareness and support. patsy moser I would like to nominate The Relief Nursery. They have made a difference in the lives of countless children and families in the Eugene/Springfield area. Hayley Ryan I would like to nominate ShelterCares Garden Place Program because I believe in the work that is being done to support folks working through Mental Illness. Bill KIDSPORTS supports the community by providing athletic opportunities for thousands of kids. About one quarter of the kids can't afford to play without the scholarships that KIDSPORTS provides. Please consider supporting KIDSPORTS. Thank you. Peg Rees I would also like to nominate KidSports. Their new director is an innovative, thoughtful, and caring woman who understands that the quality of a person's life is rooted in the quality of experiences they have as children. Sports is only one way to be exposed to many important dynamics (sharing, discipline, timeliness, respect for others, hearty play, healthy competition, teamwork, learning how to win and lose, etc, etc, etc...) but sometimes it is the only place our children get exposed to this range of human experience. I'd love to know how many kids KidSports has helped put on the right path through participation in their programs. Linet I would nominate ShelterCare for the banners from Image Graphics. ShelterCare is a fabulous organization that works with many people with many types of difficulties. The common theme is ShelterCare provides housing to those who need it. They work with homeless families, individuals with brain injuries, and individuals with severe psychiatric disabilities. They also partner with other agencies in making sure the public and the local and state governments are aware of the health care, housing, transportation, and other social service needs...this is where I think the banners and signage come in. Thanks to Image for being willing to support community organizations. Barbara Bergreen RELIEF NURSERY! Helping the families in our community, a program that is now an international success.... Noah You should donate the $8000 in goods/services to ShelterCare! They do alot of great things in our community and could use they money to raise awareness and support. Pat May What a wonderful opportunity for you to be able to help orphans in war-ridden Demorcratic Republic of the Congo. I therefore nominate The City of Refuge International, Inc. www.cityofrefugeinternational.org. we are a grass-roots non-profit taking 93 orphans off the streets and helping them monthly. Drew I would love to see NextStep Recycling receive these services. Rodger What a great gift to our community! There are so many great organizations that help our local families in need, but my vote goes to the Relief Nursery. Meg I would like to see Looking Glass receive the benefits of your goods and services. Their outreach to local youth is sometimes unknown due to the variety of services they offer. They are truly making a difference with local youth and thus are building a better community for our future. Renee Watts Greenhill Humane Society would love to be the recipient of your generous donation! It would help us continue to spread the word in our community about animal adoption and all our programs and allow us to continue using the majority of our funding to go directly to the animals. Dagmar Just In Time Recovery Center for Meth Addiction http://www.justintimerecoverycenter.com/programs/ Vehicle graphics would have the most impact in getting the word out. Founder Teresa Rhoads wants to start a long-term residential treatment center with a holistic approach, and create a model of self-sustaining programs that can be implemented by other recovery centers. Teresa decided to do something about the problem that is (her quote) "destroying so many lives, families and communities". When you meet her, she just radiates positive energy and you know that she will make it happen. I think a self-sustaining, holistic and long-term treatment approach just makes so much sense. Marleen Marshall I would like to nominate BRING Deigh Bates I would like to nominate BRING Recycling. michael BRING Recycling! My favorite can-do, does-a-lot environmental group. Carrie There are so many non-profits that I have a passion for. My favorites include Greenhill, Junior League of Eugene, ShelterCare and Relief Nursery. Jeneca Jones My vote goes to Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, coming to Eugene in 2010! A great organization working to find a cure for breast cancer. Did you know Oregon has the 2nd highest incidence rate in the U.S.? Jim Thank you for your contribution to a local non-profit. My choice would be the Eugene Relief Nursery. Saving Children and Families is our future. April I think the resources could be best used by BRING Recycling and the Planet Improvement Center--helping our community reduce, reuse, recycle, and most importantly rethink how the stuff we use shapes the planet we share. Patty McConnell I nominate the Relief Nursery!!!!! Debi What a great idea and service to our community. I vote for the Relief Nursery. Gery I enthusiastically nominate Oregon Supported Living Program! Rebecca B-D I would like to nomminate BRING Recycling! Marilyn Milne Birth To Three! Birth To Three! Birth To Three! So all children are nurtured by loving, skilled parents. Kim Ward I nominate "One Fine Day", a fundraiser for Volunteers In Medicine Clinic in Eugene. The clinic serves adults that are employed, uninsured and don't qualify for government assistance. Keep our working residents healthy!!!!! Jose Soto Looking Glass is a local organization that is extremely dedicated, not only to the community and its youth, but also to their amazing employees! There are several Looking Glass programs throughout the community providing services at so many different levels. Looking Glass works collaboratively with other helping organizations to try an address certain segments of the population who might be falling though the cracks. Our community is very lucky to have an agency like this!!!! Jody Miller I nominate Kidsports. Thousands of kids are served. The schools are unable to provide physical education. Mike Sturgeon I wish to nominate Kipsports (Emerald Kidsports or http://www.kidsports.org/index.phtml) for this award. In my brief relationship with them, they have consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty to help kids--any kids--that need assistance. In my case specifically: I am the North Oregon Babe Ruth State Commissioner and I had the pleasure to be introduced to this fine organization approximately two months ago. I had heard that Kidsports had a bunch of older baseball equipment that they wished to donate to needy baseball or softball leagues within any sports organization. I applied for gear for 6-8 leagues and Jennifer Bradley PROMPTLY and without complaint worked with my organization and me and assembled approximately 36 complete team bags sets of gear (comprised of helmets, bats and catchers' gear). I was very much impressed and gratified to have met such a sterling youth dedicated organization and personnel. It is patently obvious where their heart selflessness lies--the youth in the area. And while I was thankful for the individual attention shown Babe Ruth by Kidsports and Jennifer Bradley, I was not fooled into thinking that the attention shown to us was an isolated instance. I cannot speak more highly of the impression that I have for this wonderful youth-dedicated organization. Kidsports is truly deserving of your award. Their unheralded dedication and devotion to youth sports is unrivalled in this area. Best regards, Mike Sturgeon, State Commissioner North Oregon Babe Ruth Dagmar
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Jonathan Dale Miller Foundation http://jonathansfoundation.org/ A banner. Also known as "Jonathan's Helpers" the Jonathan Dale Miller Foundation works in Jonathan's memory (who passed away at age 10 from a terminal illness) to “feeding the hungry people and giving toys (and clothes) to kids at Christmas that wouldn’t usually get toys” as he fervently wished. His grandparents Sharon and George Handgis work ceaselessly to fundraise; put together boxes of non-perishable food, clothes and toys and distribute these during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season to some 1200 families on the Big Island of Hawaii. http://www.westhawaiitoday.com/articles/2008/12/22/local/local01.txt http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2003/May/20/il/il04a.html Jonathan’s grandparents also dedicated an acre of land at Keauhou Bay to Jonathan’s Park for use by terminally and chronically ill children and their families. They work with Make a Wish Foundation and Sharon also volunteers with Hospice of Kona. Hawaii is an expensive place to live and many people work 2-3 jobs just to get by. With the economy and tourism down, the need for food and clothing donations is greater than ever. The Handgis’ are truly an amazing couple who make a difference in their community and touch everyone they meet. We met them this year experienced their love and support while a family member was in Hospice care. Thank you so much for everything Auntie Sharon and Uncle George. We love you! Jeff and Dagmar |