My Hometown

The Hope Center is a women and children's shelter in Sweet Home, Oregon. It's Oregon's longest lasting shelter for the homeless that has never received government funding. It's made up solely of volunteers. They offer Bible studies, mentoring, and aid women in finding employment.

A statue of two loggers in front of the East Linn Museum in Sweet Home, Oregon, honors the rich logging history of the small town. The East Linn Museum pays tribute to the history of primary people of east Linn County. Inside, you can visit a recreated pioneer bedroom, sitting room, and kitchen. The museum holds thousands of records, photos, and artifacts from early loggers, farmers, and families of Linn County. The museum is open to visitors Thursdays through Saturdays from 11am to 4pm.

The Weddle Bridge at Sankey Park in Sweet Home, Oregon, was originally built in 1937. The covered bridge hosts many of the town's events including fundraisers for breast cancer, the "October Fest," and private events such as parties and weddings.