In preparation for its annual goal setting retreat, the Lake Oswego City Council would like to hear from the community.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and projected continued restrictions placed on in-person gatherings, all input will take place online. Please take a few minutes to share your input! Submissions will be accepted through January 15.
Comments will be shared with the City Council before their goal setting retreat on Saturday, January 23.
Sending extra thanks to all that supported the annual Shop with a Cop campaign!
In partnership with the Clackamas County Peace Officers Benevolent fund, our officers joined law enforcement agencies throughout the county to deliver gifts to youngsters in need. Participants are chosen by school counselors and school resource officers.
Thank you for creating a little holiday magic!
Still looking for holiday gifts and treats? 🎁 Check out our City of Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market Virtual Marketplace!
The Virtual Marketplace is a wonderful way to show support for your favorite producers, makers, and growers. It’s also a perfect way to find special gifts and shop locally!
Over the next few weeks, we’re highlighting different members of our current and incoming Council in a holiday Q&A! We will be sharing how they are safely celebrating the holidays, what they are looking forward to in 2021, and creative, virtual activity ideas.
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Tis the season of giving! Each year the City partners with a number of organizations to help those in need in our community. Together we can make this holiday season a little brighter!
Toy Drive
Our Fire and Library departments have partnering to bring holiday cheer to children in need! They are collecting new, unwrapped toys that will be shared with local families in the area. Please drop off toys by December 15 at the Lake Oswego Fire Main Station (300 B Ave) or the Lake Oswego Library (706 Fourth Street).
Hunger Fighters Oregon
Hunger Fighters continues to see a record number of people in Lake Oswego who need emergency food. You can donate nonperishable food items at City Hall (south entrance vestibule, open 24/7) or directly with Hunger Fighters (located at 2301 Hazel Road).
Meals on Wheels
Did you know that Lake Oswego has its own Meals on Wheels service? It is operated by the City with fundraising by the volunteer LO Meal Network with 20,000 meals served annually. Since the start of the pandemic, delivery participation has increased by nearly 10%, and to-go meal participation has tripled. To donate to this essential service, visit lakeoswegomealsonwheels.org
Personal Care Items
The City is collecting basic need items for our families in need programs. Please consider donating unused items such as shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, diapers, deodorant and sunscreen. Donations barrels are available to drop off items at City Hall (south entrance vestibule, open 24/7).
Utility Assistance
We created a temporary utility payment assistance for City of Lake Oswego utility customers impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Donations to the fund can be made by anyone. All donations are placed into a fund used exclusively for emergency utility assistance and administered by a local non-profit. More details.
Clackamas County has launched Business Recovery Centers countywide. Centers provide resources and services for our local businesses to reopen and recover from COVID-19 impacts. This includes business coaching, grant writing, multilingual business assistance, legal assistance, and more. They offer one-stop shop to recovery assistance for businesses of all sizes and types.
Locally, Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce has been established as our local center. Connect today at 503-894-3087 or brc@lake-oswego.com.
