PURPOSE

Brighter Side Giving Store, an initiative of Every Child Lane County, is available by appointment for students to “shop” for an array of needed items at no cost to them or their family. By booking an appointment, you are requesting a shopping experience for a child in need.

CLIENTELE

The store is intended for school-aged kids experiencing crisis or significant life disruption.
This may include children in foster or kinship care, those facing housing or food insecurity, recovering from abuse or community trauma, or navigating major life changes due to illness, loss, or natural disaster.

WHAT WILL A CHILD GO HOME WITH?

Shoppers have the opportunity to take home up to five outfits (tops/bottoms), undergarments, sneakers, a winter coat, a sweatshirt, a seasonal item (mittens, swim trunks, sandals, boots), a backpack, a special item (toy, wallet, purse), and a new book.

What to Know Before Scheduling an Appointment:

• Brighter Side serves school‑aged youth, typically ages 5–18 (grades K–12).
• Our goal is to provide each child with a dignified shopping experience that meets essential clothing needs, rather than a full wardrobe.
• Appointments are scheduled for one child at a time. Each child requires their own appointment and intake form. Please create a separate appointment for each child.
• An adult is generally expected to accompany the child to the store and remain on‑site during the appointment. In some cases, older teens may attend an appointment independently when appropriate.
• To help us serve as many children as possible, families are asked to limit visits to 2–3 appointments per child per year.

LOCATION

Joy Church (on North Game Farm Road near Costco) is partnering with Every Child Lane to house the store at no cost to support this program long-term.

JOY CHURCH
89780 N. GAME FARM ROAD
EUGENE, OR 97408

Store Access: The appointment entrance is located on the South side of the church, marked by double doors and a “Brighter Side” sign facing the playground. Upon ringing the doorbell, a volunteer will escort the child and accompanying adult to the store.

REFERRAL PROCESS

• Referring agencies or personnel should share this URL with the family whenever possible.
• The adult who will accompany the child must select an appointment time and complete the intake form.
• If needed, a referring agency is welcome to schedule the appointment and complete the intake form on the family’s behalf.
• Children may be accompanied to the store by a parent, guardian, or agency representative.

STORE APPOINTMENT TIMES

APPOINTMENTS ARE 30 MINUTES

Mondays: 3:00/4:00/5:00
Tuesdays: 3:00/4:00/5:00
Wednesdays: 3:00/4:00/5:00
Thursdays: 3:00/4:00/5:00
Most appointments take place during regular hours, but special appointment times may be available depending on staff availability. Contact info@everychildlane.org for more information.

TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT

Every Child Lane County may provide transportation to Eugene/Springfield residents in the form of a taxi, if the child and accompanying adult would not otherwise be able to access the store. Requests for transportation must be made 2 business days prior to the appointment by calling 541-321-5731 or by emailing info@everychildlane.org.