Sponsors provides the services that people need to successfully re-enter Lane County and reconnect with their families after time in prison or jail.
Founded in 1973, Sponsors began when Sister Janice Jackson, along with other Catholic nuns and community volunteers, “sponsored” young men at Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI). These “sponsors” met the ex-offenders at the gate upon their release and assisted them in finding shelter, employment, and helping in social readjustment.
The Sponsors Women’s Program was founded in December, 1993, with just five residential beds for women. Today it offers transitional housing for up to nineteen women, some of whom have a child living with them.
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 Sponsors Seeking a VISTA for One Year Term of ServiceAre you interested in a year of service to your country and to work at Sponsors? Sponsors has been notified that we have qualified to receive a VISTA (Volunteer In Service To America) through Mercy Corps Northwest (MCNW)’s Oregon Asset Building Corps. This is a yearlong, renewable position and is being advertised by Sponsor, AmeriCorps [read more] |
 Meet our New Women’s Program Director Kelley StoryKelley Story joined us this week as our new Women’s Program Director: Welcome, Kelley! We will give her a few moments to acclimate and then present you with an interview with her, so you can become more familiar with her. The Women’s Program has exciting new developments so we are thrilled to have Kelley aboard. |
 Like Any Young MotherLike any young mother, Jessica beams when she speaks of her son and how she cherishes her relationship with him. Like any young mother, she works hard to provide for Mathew and give him the life she knows he deserves. Like any young mother, Jessica is overflowing with pride in her son and hope for [read more] |
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