On Friday, January 16th, local punks R.A.D. and End Times Booking hosted a benefit show and warm clothing drive for Radical Assistance for Vulnerable Eugene Neighbors (RAVEN). The show, held at Dark Pine Coffee, featured local heavy acts Power for Power, Culprit, Failure to Comply, Haunting, and ended the night with a jazz grunge band called Come Jazz You Are. The show raised $1,400 for RAVEN and filled an entire sprinter van full of warm clothes donations.

When they’re not moshing and headbanging, RAVEN is out on the streets of Eugene five days a week providing food, survival and harm reduction supplies, phone charging, restroom access, referrals, and other forms of community support for folks experiencing housing insecurity. They began doing regular outreach last year when local nonprofit White Bird fell apart. From the White Bird Front Rooms program to the streets of Eugene, RAVEN’s team was determined not to let the lack of institutional support prevent their clients from getting their needs met. For over a year, they have consistently been a presence for the downtown community offering crucial support and friendship.

These days, their schedule is as follows:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-1pm [Food and Supplies]

at the First United Methodist Church [1376 Olive St– Come to the back of the church on 14th St]

Saturday 9am-1pm [Hot breakfast, Food, Supplies]

Sunday 12-4pm [Food and Supplies]

at First Christian Church [1166 Oak St– Come to the back of the church near the alley]

If you missed the benefit show, you can still help RAVEN out this winter by dropping off warm clothes at their donation bins located at Dark Pine Coffee and Harlequin Beads. They most need coats/jackets, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, tarps, sleeping bags/blankets, hygiene supplies, and hand/feet warmers.