
Building hope and connection in Cottage Grove
Greater Good Cottage Grove is a local non-profit dedicated to reducing suicide, offering family support, and uplifting neighbors through compassionate action and shared community care.
How we support our neighbors
Through targeted initiatives, we provide practical home relief, compassionate support groups, and vital youth suicide prevention across Cottage Grove and Lane County.
Tidy Troop
Volunteers offer 60 minutes of hands-on help with housework, laundry, or yard work for elderly, medically fragile, or overwhelmed community members, followed by a community social hour where we eat tacos and get to know each other.
CABS group
Community Affected by Suicide meets twice monthly. Led by a survivor and supervised by a licensed therapist, providing a safe and understanding space to heal.
The Darby Initiative
Our youth-centered suicide prevention initiative empowering teens and young adults with peer connection, crisis awareness, and proactive mental health education.
Volunteer team
Lend an hour of your time to bring relief, build friendships, and strengthen our local safety net. We welcome every neighbor ready to make a positive difference.

Our values and mission
Greater Good Cottage Grove was founded on a simple truth: we are better together. We are a values-driven organization working directly within the community to foster unity, reduce isolation, and ensure practical care is accessible to every person.
Strengthening our community together
Every shared load of laundry, peer conversation, and supportive circle helps transform lives. Discover how neighbors helping neighbors creates lasting resilience in Cottage Grove.
Local family recipient
Support group member
Community youth mentor
Need immediate support or have questions?
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a crisis, confidential help is available around the clock. Access immediate emergency contacts, local assistance networks, and common answers about our programs.
Get in touch with us
Our community
Greater Good Cottage Grove
Serving Cottage Grove and Lane County, Oregon
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