Eugene's Real Deals Donates Portion of Feb. 5 Sales to Relief Nursery

Real Deals Eugene opened its doors for a one-day fundraiser that funneled part of shoppers' purchases to local child-abuse prevention programs. The "Shop for a Cause" event on Feb. 5 ran from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the store's location, 3705 West First Avenue in Eugene, just east of Bertelsen Road, and offered home goods and women's clothing alongside its charitable giving.

Organizers said Real Deals donated a portion of sales from the event to Relief Nursery, a nonprofit focused on preventing child abuse and neglect. Relief Nursery staff also collected donated items that were later auctioned, with auction proceeds directed to children and families served by the organization. Kelsey Elliot, event coordinator for Relief Nursery, described the store partnership as a recurring effort. "We work with Real Deals every year where we are able to promote our non-profit," Elliot said. She added, "All of the proceeds that we get from Real Deal goes back into Relief Nursery. All of the donated items get auctioned off which generates proceeds that will also come back to the children and families."

The event combined everyday retail with community fundraising, giving shoppers an opportunity to support prevention programs while shopping for household items and clothing. For local residents, the initiative represents a low-friction way to contribute to services aimed at stabilizing families and reducing risks to children in Lane County. Relief Nursery operates programs that typically provide early intervention, parenting education, and family support; funds raised through partnerships like this one are used to sustain those services.

Several details about the campaign remain unspecified publicly. Organizers described the contribution as "a portion of sales" but did not disclose the exact percentage or total dollars raised at the Feb. 5 event. The timing and format of the auction for donated items were not detailed in promotional materials. Those figures are likely available through follow-up inquiries to Real Deals Eugene or Relief Nursery for residents seeking a clearer picture of the fundraiser's financial impact.

The annual nature of the partnership suggests similar opportunities will recur, providing an ongoing channel for community members to back local child-welfare work without a separate donation event. For shoppers and supporters in Eugene, the event underscores the role local businesses can play in bolstering nonprofit services that aim to keep children safe and families stable.