“I entered Jackson Street’s Albany House as a scared 15-year-old. Before arriving, I had never heard of Jackson Street. I chose to come because I’d been bouncing between relatives for several months. I didn’t know I was an “at-risk” youth or that I was homeless. All I knew was that I didn’t have anywhere to go because the place that was supposed to be my home was no longer an option…. Don’t worry, my story improves.” — Lane, Age 19

It’s National Mentor Month! Right now, we’re looking to provide high-quality activities for our Mentors and Mentees to do together. Restaurants, coffee shops, ice rinks, arcades, snowshoe rentals, if you think a young person could enjoy it, we are interested! Mentees live across the region, from Corvallis to Sweet Home.

Drop off gift cards, tickets, or even partnership ideas for access to fun, enriching, healthy activities across the Willamette Valley during our regular Open Hours. Our Open Hours are 10am-1pm Tues+Weds in Corvallis at 225 SW 4th st, and 10am-1pm Thursday at Albany Public Library.

Reach out to Ben at ben.martens@jacksonstreet.org for more information! Gift cards without expiration dates, open-ended invitations to event spaces, long-term partnerships, etc. are all hugely appreciated. Let’s collaborate!