“I really appreciate all the time and dedication each staff puts in when they work with someone. They continue to follow the PBC mission statement and are always person-centered, and are always encouraging our individuals to continue to live an independent life. They are fierce advocates and we are so appreciative of our SLP team and all of their work…
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What we love best about working in the LEAP program: Seeing so much happiness and a smile on their face when they head out the door each day The ah-ha moments: that one thing that staff has been working on that finally falls into place Making someone’s day brighter and hanging out with genuine people…
“Supporting a person’s growth and being a part of their life is a privilege. Every day as a DSP is so different but the one thing that is always constant is the appreciation I have for our students.” ~ Vocational Academy staff
“My favorite part about job coaching is the process of getting to know our individuals. I learn their goals and what they want out of life, and I’m lucky enough to be a part of helping them reach those goals and live their best life. It’s one of the most gratifying things I’ve had the…
“I have been a teacher at Pearl Buck Preschool for 10 years, and I still love every single day I get to teach in my Tip-Top Turtle Toddler classroom. At Pearl Buck Preschool, the child is the curriculum and the overall most important concept we work on with our children and families is instilling felt…
“The growth that a Project SEARCH intern experiences during our nine-month program is incredible. It’s a joy to watch them plant their roots as they learn essential job skills while working in their assigned hospital departments. Once they finish Project SEARCH and find their dream job in the community they can really begin to blossom.”…
Happy DSP Recognition Week! Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the employees who provide direct support to our clients, students, families, and interns. They make up the heart and soul of everything we do here at Pearl Buck Center and organizations like ours! Please join us in honoring and thanking DSPs everywhere for the important and…
Pearl Buck Center Position Announcement for Executive Director Pearl Buck Center 3690 W. 1st Ave. Eugene, OR 97402-5415 541-484-4666 https://pearlbuckcenter.com Send applications to PBCExecutiveSearch@PearlBuckCenter.com Position Closes October 10, 2022 Position begins in January 2023 Pearl Buck Center is people building community! For decades we have supported people with various abilities and their families to ensure…
The Eugene Garden Club has been faithfully supporting Pearl Buck Center for many years. In particular, its members have always kept our planter box in the preschool parking lot beautiful. These past two weeks, members Terrye Eames and Mary Bromley prepared and planted the box with new additions to launch us into fall. Special thanks…
Did you miss the recent news of the Register-Guard Readers’ Choice Award winners? We are proud to share it with you! Congratulations to Matt Templeman, KEZI TV news director and anchor, for winning the 2022 Readers’ Choice TV Personality Award. Well-deserved! Matt has been a long-time PBC supporter, sharing precious time to support our fundraising…