In this final episode of our first season, our host and program coordinator, Leah Velez gives thanks to the many people who made this first year of StoryHelix possible!

You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org.

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This mother and daughter duo close out our very first season. Open your ear nuggets, and hear these intergenerational experiences. Mary and Dania celebrate what they love, mourn what they no longer have, or don't know about the places where they live, describe the foods that make them feel like home, and share inspiration for creating community and feelings of belonging where none exist around them-- through music, dance, and will power.

You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org.

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Community listener Iris JaKay submitted this Oregon coming-of-age story on our online form. Listen, as her words transport you from growing up on canned food, powdered milk, and government cheese, to becoming a teacher, and living all over the state. 

You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org.

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This community member talks about road rage directed at her for reasons she cannot figure out, and answers questions about self awareness from a high school interviewer. 

You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org.

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Devin Johnson talks about coming to Eugene for better medical care for his brother, and about skate parks creating feelings of belonging.

You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org.

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This high school student tells the story of a time his neighbors called the police on his friend.

You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org.

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Sharon Erz takes us on a journey to the way 5th Street Market and the Valley River Mall have transformed the community over her lifetime of living in Eugene. 

You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org.

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Nathaniel Johnson tells us about the friendship that has begun to make him feel more like he belongs.

You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org.

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Interviewed by a high schooler, this Eugene resident talks about their escape from Florence and the notoriety of their infamous family. 

You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org.

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This storyteller describes their experience of constantly being told they were not "mixed enough" in Lane County. 

You can read more about the project, about Wordcrafters in Eugene, about our sponsors and community partners, and send in your own Lane County, Oregon stories at StoryHelix.Wordcrafters.Org.

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