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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 Hear Paul Solomon’s Thoughts on the Public Safety Levy Before Us NowThis morning on OPB, April Baer’s story on the Lane County Levy on the ballot ran; that levy seeks to provide more funds to hold prisoners in the county jail. It is a thorough reporting, and you can hear Sponsors’ Executive Director Paul Solomon’s thoughts at 5:26. Please listen. |
 Sponsors Board Chair Tom English’s Op Ed Piece from the Register Guard*The opinions expressed in this piece are strictly Tom’s own ‘Yes’ vote on jail levy is a vote for intervention By Thomas R. English I am voting yes on Measure 20-213, the Lane County Jail levy, much to the surprise of some of my friends. My wife and I own a house in Eugene with [read more] |
 Executive Director Paul Solomon’s Op Ed Piece in the Register GuardPaul Solomon*The opinions expressed in this piece are strictly Paul’s own Transition programs prevent crime, serve inmates By Paul Solomon Why would Oregon eliminate programs that make our communities safer, reduce crime and save taxpayers money? That question is now before the state Legislature. Every Oregonian has a stake in whether people who are released [read more] |
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