Black Cultural Initiative

Black Cultural Initiative Lane County’s first Black-led community center, hub, & business incubator. Uplifting & empowering the Black community.

Black Cultural Initiative
1695 Jefferson St
Eugene, OR 97402

Join BCI and our partners for Tomato Day, a FREE event hosted by Amicus Garden, Black Cultural Initiative, Plaza de Nues...
06/17/2026

Join BCI and our partners for Tomato Day, a FREE event hosted by Amicus Garden, Black Cultural Initiative, Plaza de Nuestra Comunidad, and UWSWCD.

This event is a bilingual (English/Spanish), multicultural, hands-on celebration of all things tomatoes! Participants will learn how to successfully grow tomatoes in our region and preserve their harvest through canning. Free tomato plant starts will be provided, along with a light breakfast and catered lunch.

We welcome gardeners of all experience levels. Learn, connect, and celebrate community through gardening and food preservation!

Agenda
9:00–10:00 a.m.
Light Breakfast & Community Gathering

10:00–11:00 a.m.
Tomato Growing Workshop with OSU Extension Master Gardener

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tomato Canning Workshop with Plaza de Nuestra Comunidad

12:30–1:30 p.m.
Catered Lunch & Self-Guided Garden Tour

Event Details
June 27 | 9a-2p
Churchill Community Garden
2200 Bailey Hill, Eugene, OR

Swipe left to see directions to Churchill Community Garden!

FREE CHILDREN’S CLOTHES GIVEAWAY!Families, we’ve got you covered!Come shop for FREE children’s clothes at the Black Cult...
05/20/2026

FREE CHILDREN’S CLOTHES GIVEAWAY!

Families, we’ve got you covered!
Come shop for FREE children’s clothes at the Black Cultural Initiative’s Community Clothing Closet, in partnership with !

📅 May 23rd
⏰ 10AM–4PM
📍 1695 Jefferson St., Eugene

We’ll have clothing sizes available from infant through youth size 10 👕👖🧥👟

Whether you need a few essentials or a whole new wardrobe for your little ones (we know how quickly they grow out of clothes, y'all!), come by and take what your family needs at no cost.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with parents, caregivers, and families in the Eugene area!

Save the date, fam! 🔥🐟We’re hosting our annual BBQ & Fish Fry on August 15, 2026! Let's GO!Good food, good vibes, and ev...
05/16/2026

Save the date, fam! 🔥🐟

We’re hosting our annual BBQ & Fish Fry on August 15, 2026! Let's GO!
Good food, good vibes, and even better company.

More details coming soon, but go ahead and get it on your calendar now!

AUGUST 15
The People's Collective
1695 Jefferson St
Eugene, OR

IT'S THE MAY 2026 EVENTS SCHEDULE !!Join the Black Cultural Initiative this month for community resources, wellness, edu...
05/08/2026

IT'S THE MAY 2026 EVENTS SCHEDULE !!
Join the Black Cultural Initiative this month for community resources, wellness, education, and gardening in Eugene! 🖤💛💚

📍 Saturdays at
1695 Jefferson Street, Eugene, OR

MAY 9
Food Distribution | 10AM–3PM
Drop-In Health Clinic | 11AM–5PM
Financial Literacy | 10AM–12PM
Gardening Series: Starting a Garden | 1PM–3PM

MAY 23
Food Distribution | 10AM–3PM
Children’s Clothing Giveaway | 10AM–4PM
Drop-In Health Clinic | 11AM–3PM
Gardening Series: Soil Health | 1PM-3PM

Sign up for Food Distribution, Gardening Series, and Financial Literacy -->🔗 blackculturalinitiative.org/events

IT'S THE MAY 2026 EVENTS SCHEDULE !!Join the Black Cultural Initiative this month for community resources, wellness, edu...
05/08/2026

IT'S THE MAY 2026 EVENTS SCHEDULE !!
Join the Black Cultural Initiative this month for community resources, wellness, education, and gardening in Eugene! 🖤💛💚

📍 Saturdays at
1695 Jefferson Street, Eugene, OR

MAY 9
Food Distribution | 10AM–3PM
Drop-In Health Clinic | 11AM–5PM
Financial Literacy | 10AM–12PM
Gardening Series: Starting a Garden | 1PM–3PM

MAY 23
Food Distribution | 10AM–3PM
Children’s Clothing Giveaway | 10AM–4PM
Drop-In Health Clinic | 11AM–3PM
Gardening Series: Soil Health | 1PM–3PM

Sign up for Food Distribution, Gardening Series, and Financial Literacy -->🔗 blackculturalinitiative.org/events

🌱 Our Gardening Series is here! 🌱Join JR Morgan, owner of Morganic Roots Eco Firm—a local, Black-founded gardening and l...
05/06/2026

🌱 Our Gardening Series is here! 🌱

Join JR Morgan, owner of Morganic Roots Eco Firm—a local, Black-founded gardening and landscaping business rooted in sustainability and community growth—for a hands-on series at BCI/The People’s Collective.

You’ll learn accessible gardening practices, build real skills, get your hands in the soil, and enjoy giveaways like compost & seed starts—all with free food + childcare provided!

📍 1695 Jefferson St, Eugene

🗓️ Upcoming sessions:
May 9 (1–3pm) – Intro to Morganic-style gardening
May 23 (1–3pm) – Soil
June 6 (10am–12pm) – Plants
June 20 (10am–12pm) – Compost + guest speaker
July 4 (10am–12pm) – Propagation
July 18 (10am–12pm) – Farm trip (limited to 25 participants)
August 1 (10am–12pm) – Canning & dehydrating
August 29 (10am–12pm) – Colonization & agriculture
September 12 (10am–12pm) – DIY garden beds
September 26 (1–3pm) – Garden framing + guest speaker
October 10 (1–4pm) – Harvest Party

Come grow with us, y'all!
Sign up at the link in our bio!

We’re excited to share more about our bi-monthly food distribution 🍎In partnership with local ranchers and farmers, and ...
05/03/2026

We’re excited to share more about our bi-monthly food distribution 🍎

In partnership with local ranchers and farmers, and with support from Food for Lane County, we’re working to increase access to whole, locally produced foods, prioritizing historically and currently marginalized communities.

Through our Food Distribution Center, individuals and families can access:
• Red meats (beef, lamb, goat)
• Poultry & pork
• Seasonal fresh fruits & vegetables
• Culturally specific whole foods to better meet our community’s needs

Sign up here: bit.ly/BCI_FOOD2026

Thank you to Food for Lane County for partnering with us in this work to address food insecurity.

Feel free to share with someone who could benefit 💛

As the weather warms up in Eugene, the energy is picking up, y'all! Folks are outside, showing up, and we’re excited to ...
04/30/2026

As the weather warms up in Eugene, the energy is picking up, y'all! Folks are outside, showing up, and we’re excited to keep creating spaces to connect.

One of our favorite recent moments? An Evening with the Portland Fire! 🔥 Being in the room celebrating women’s sports, culture, and community all at once just felt good.

Huge thank you to the Portland Fire for pulling up and sharing space with us, to Kodjo Wilder for guiding such a meaningful conversation, and to Sania Thomas and Christina Munoz for helping bring it all together. Shout out to the WNBA players as well - thank you, Haley Jones and Sug Sutton, for being in community with us.

Big love to the Portland Fire for building community with us and to everyone who came through and showed out. Y’all made it super special!

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1695 Jefferson Street
Eugene, OR
97402

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+15412326298

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