Shoutouts & Gratitude: Winter 2026
By Amanda Lang • Jan 21, 2026
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Gratitude for our dedicated volunteers and donors for the donations, support, and care. We could not do it without you!
We don't operate Nightingale with a designated site host or shelter manager. The governance of our community is largely influenced by principles of sociocracy.
“Nightingale gave me the stability to become someone who could help others do the same," says Candace, who became CSS staff after graduating from Workforce.
CSS added internet infrastructure in 2026. Community members can now use wi-fi to stay connected with family and services and search for housing and employment.
During Community Supported Shelters’ first year of operating the Nightingale Community, five community members found stable housing opportunities!
We've processed over 200 bags of bottles and cans for recycling at Nightingale, earning $1,527! “It's awesome that our South Eugene neighbors are doing that."
“I'm growing tomatoes, carrots, strawberries, pumpkins, peas...” community member Sabrina shares cheerfully. She's most excited about the watermelon!
The community has reached full occupancy! As CSS celebrates 1 year of operating Nightingale, we're proud of the progress we’ve made together.
“This is our home,” says Whitney, looking around the new 560-square foot Community Room at the CSS Roosevelt Safe Spot Community, where she lives in a Hut, “I think it really pepped up all of our moods.”
“I’ve been in some bad moods, down and depressed or just sad or angry even. Out of curiosity, one day I decided to stop by NAMI, and I never had felt so much happiness and relief. Every time I go, I just feel lifted up. I feel like everything’s going to be OK. Yeah, I love NAMI a lot,” says Jennifer W., a CSS community
