Rural Program

Program Phone: 541-767-3823
620 E Whiteaker Ave - Cottage Grove, OR 97424

Our Rural Program moved into a newly remodeled building in the summer of 2024, thanks to the donations of dozens of local and regional foundations and individual donors. We love our new building!

The Rural Program assists homeless youth 11 to 21 years of age who are interested in creating long-term solutions that improve the quality of their lives. Services provided include:

  • Basic needs: The Drop-In Center offers homeless youth food, clothing, and other vital resources.

  • Street Outreach: Staff provide youth on the streets of Cottage Grove with gateway services, information, referrals, advocacy, and support.

  • Case Management: Case management services include a transitional living plan and assistance in finding stable housing. Youth are taught essential skills needed to acquire and maintain housing.

  • Employment: Youth are provided with employment guidance including resume preparation, skills training opportunities, interview preparation and job search and connectivity to employment.

Hours of operation:

Monday & Friday 8:30 AM to 5PM

Tuesday & Thursday 10:30 AM to 7PM

Wednesday 8:30AM to 4PM

Blog Posts about Rural Program
Rural Program Hopes to Expand
Rural Program Hopes to Expand

The Looking Glass Rural Program, with current 500 square foot facility in Cottage Grove, hopes to expand services and capacity by nearly 400% when it moves into a new building down the street which is just under 2,000 square feet and has much higher visibility from the road as well.

Purchased in 2019, the new facility is in need of major renovations before staff can move in and serve clients.

Rural Program During COVID-19
Rural Program During COVID-19

We spoke with Rural Program Supervisor, Amanda Hampton, to learn how they are serving youth during the COVID-19 crisis.

3 Key Messages from the 2019 FYSB RHY Grantee Training
3 Key Messages from the 2019 FYSB RHY Grantee Training

Our in-house grant writer shares her experience at the Family & Youth Services Bureau 2019 Grantee Training

Cottage Grove High School presents MLK Award to Looking Glass
Cottage Grove High School presents MLK Award to Looking Glass

Members of the Cottage Grove High School student council chose Looking Glass as this year's MLK award recipient and presented a plaque to rural program staff members Sammy Elsdon and Amanda Hampton on Monday, February 5th at their Unity Week assembly.

Program Spotlight: Rural Program - Cottage Grove
Program Spotlight: Rural Program - Cottage Grove

"Rural homelessness for youth is almost invisible, even to folks living in these communities," explains Looking Glass Rural Program Supervisor Amanda Hampton. "Youth are rarely out on the streets in a visible way, which means it requires targeted, intentional and collaborative effort to be able to reach the folks who are in need of our services."

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