Siletz Tribe Surpasses $20 Million in Donations
Siletz Tribe Surpasses $20 Million in Donations
The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund has distributed $149,050 to 37 organizations as it continues its quarterly donations to nonprofit groups. Due to the current conditions of the coronavirus pandemic, the reception originally scheduled for May 6 was canceled.
The Siletz Tribe has made contributions through employment, monetary donations and cooperative measures to the Siletz community, Lincoln County and the state of Oregon. The seven-member charitable fund advisory board has distributed more than $15.6 million since its inception in 2001.
Overall, the Tribe has honored its tradition of sharing within the community by distributing more than $20 million through the charitable fund and other Tribal resources. Chinook Winds has donated more than $6.5 million in cash and fund-raising items since it opened in 1995. The casino also provides in-kind donations of convention space for various fund-raisers as well as technical support, advertising and manpower for many events.
The next deadline to submit applications is June 1, 2022. Eligibility for money from the charitable fund is limited to two categories:
• Entities and activities located in the Siletz Tribe’s 11-county service area (Lincoln, Tillamook, Linn, Lane, Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties)
• Native American entities and activities located anywhere in the United States
Applications and requirements can be obtained at ctsi.nsn.us/charitable-contribution-fund; by calling 800-922-1399, ext. 1227, or 541-444-8227; or by mailing Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund;
Distribution of $149,050
Linn-Benton Community College Foundation – matching funds for installation of outdoor public art at new LBCC Benton Center; Corvallis, OR; $2,000
Salem Art Association – wages, bus passes and lunches for youth workers distributing art supplies to 1,250 children; Salem, OR; $5,000
Many Nations Culture Club – buffalo, salmon, other food and supplies for July pow-wow for adults in custody and guests; Salem, OR; $1,000
Native American Youth & Family Center – gardening, arts, culture, cooking, canning and Wellbriety activities and supplies; Portland, OR; $5,000
PSU Native American Student & Community Center – blankets for Honor Day Blanket Ceremony for PSU American Indian, Alaskan Native and Pacific Islander graduates; Portland, OR; $5,000
Halsey City Library – install ductless heat pump in library building; Halsey, OR; $2,000
Lebanon School District Welcome Center – clothing, coats, food, hygiene items, school supplies and
Education – $15,600
Gas cards to help homeless students and families; Lebanon, OR; $4,000
Native American Rights Fund – sponsor American Indian law clerk positions for summer 2022;
Nez Perce Tribe, Wildlife Division – non-lead ammunition to be distributed to Nimiipuu hunters to limit impact of lead in condor recovery areas and subsistence game; Boise, ID; $4,100
Environment & Natural Resource Preservation – $4,100
Oregon Council on Problem Gambling – promote unbiased research and learning to address problem gambling and gambling addiction; Portland, OR; $5,000
Gambling Addiction – $5,000
Albany Gleaners – food for weekly distribution program; Albany, OR; $2,000
Altrusa International of Albany – shelf-stable foods and proteins for homeless patient backpacks upon release from acute hospitalization;
Albany, OR; $2,000
Bright Horizons Therapeutic Riding Center – tuition scholarships for equine-assisted activities and therapy services; Siletz, OR; $5,000
Kindness Closet of Salem – food to help homeless persons;
Salem, OR; $2,000
Mountain Gospel Fellowship – fuel costs for volunteers transporting fresh produce weekly fromMarion/Polk Food Share to church distribution site; Falls City, OR; $700 Our Savior Lutheran Church – install 3-bay sink and hand-wash sink to meet health and safety guidelines to serve hot meals to those in need; Waldport, OR; $5,000
Philomath Community Gleaners – food and food resources; Philomath, OR; $2,000
South Lane Mental Health – match secured resources for counseling services for low-income
Lantinx and Guatemalan people; Cottage Grove, OR; $3,500
Adair Living History – upgrade interior electrical infrastructure of Camp Adair “east barracks” Interpretive Center; Adair Village, OR; $5,000
Historical Preservation – $16,550
Chetco Historical Memorial Committee – annual cost of landscape maintenance and water usage to care for native plants and lawn at memorial site; Brookings, OR; $1,800
Toledo Cemetery Association – concrete blocks and materials for erosion control, parking and safety barrier; Toledo, OR; $4,750
Willamette Grange #52 – asbestos abatement and disposal of kitchen flooring materials; Corvallis, OR; $5,000
City of Amity – replace wood chip cushion in playground area of city park; Amity, OR; $3,500 Neighbors for Kids – paving, sealing and striping capital improvements of south parking lot; Depoe
Other – $18,200
Bay, OR; $7,000
Quilts from Caring Hands – fabric and batting filler for handmade quilts distributed to children in social services; Corvallis, OR; $2,000
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Baseball – sponsor tickets for veterans and families to attend annual July 4
Patriotic Tribute to Veterans at Volcanoes Stadium; Keizer, OR; $1,200
Tillamook Early Learning Center – match secured funds/sponsor 5K Color Fun Run fundraising event; Tillamook, OR; $4,500
Assistance League of Salem-Keizer – clothing, coats and shoes to support Operation School Bell to help low-income students in Salem-Keizer schools and Chemawa Indian School; Salem, OR; $5,000
Prevention – $34,500
B’nai B’rith Camp – capital construction of gymnasium/field house at Lincoln City-based camp; Portland, OR; $12,500
Eddyville Charter School, Grad Night – support for alcohol- and drug-free graduation event; Toledo, OR; $500
For the Love of the Game Inc. – repair bleachers at Keizer Little League Park; Keizer, OR; $5,000 Philomath High School, Senior All-night Party Committee – support for alcohol- and drug-free graduation event; Philomath, OR; $500
Sprague High School, Senior Graduation Party – support for alcohol- and drug-free graduation event; Salem, OR; $500
Siletz, Eddyville Toledo Baseball & Softball Assoc. – helmets, bats, catchers’ gear, baseballs and softballs used by young athletes;
Toledo, OR; $5,500
Willamette University Academy – cafeteria meal costs for 8th-12th grade participants of summer camp academic and college experience programs; Salem, OR; $5,000
East Lincoln County Emergency Responders – structural firefighting fatigues and turnout gear bags; Toledo, OR; $8,600
Public Safety – $14,900
Siletz Valley Fire District – match secured funds for remote-control water rescue Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard; Siletz, OR; $6,300
