The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund has distributed $149,050 to 37 organizations as it continues quarterly giving to nonprofit groups. Due to the current conditions of the coronavirus pandemic, the reception originally scheduled for May 6 has been cancelled.
The Siletz Tribe has made contributions through employment, monetary donations, and cooperative actions to the Siletz community, Lincoln County, and the State of Oregon. The benevolent fund‘s seven-member 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 over $6.5 million in cash and fundraising items since opening in 1995. The casino also provides in-kind donations of convention space for various fundraisers as well as technical support, publicity and labor for many events.
The next deadline for submitting applications is June 1. Eligibility for money from the Benevolent Fund is limited to two categories:
• Entities and activities located within 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 the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, PO Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. Applications can be submitted by email to [email protected]
Linn-Benton Community College Foundation – matching funds for the outdoor public art installation at the new LBCC Benton Center; Corvallis, OR; $2,000
Salem Art Association – salaries, bus passes and lunches for youth workers who distribute art supplies to 1,250 children; Salem, OR; $5,000
Cultural activities – $11,000
Many Nations Culture Club – bison, salmon, other food and supplies for the July powwow 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 the Honor Day Blanket Ceremony for Native American, Alaska Native, and Pacific Islander PSU graduates; Portland, OR; $5,000
Halsey City Library – installing a ductless heat pump in the library building; Halsey, OR; $2,000
Lebanon School District Welcome Center – clothing, coats, food, hygiene items, school supplies and gas cards to help homeless students and families; Lebanon, OR; $4,000
Native American Rights Fund – sponsors Native American legal positions for summer 2022; Boulder, Colorado; $9,600
Preservation of the environment and natural resources – $4,100
Nez Perce Tribe, Wildlife Division – lead-free ammunition will be distributed to hunters in Nimiipuu to limit the impact of lead in condor recovery areas and subsistence game; Boise, ID; $4,100
Gambling addiction – $5,000
Oregon Council on Problem Gambling – promoting unbiased research and learning to address problem gambling and gambling addiction; Portland, OR; $5,000
Albany Gleaners – food for the weekly distribution program; Albany, OR; $2,000
Altrusa International of Albany – shelf-stable foods and proteins for the backpacks of homeless patients discharged from acute hospitalization; Albany, OR; $2,000
Bright Horizons Therapeutic Riding Center – scholarships for equine-assisted activities and therapy services; Siletz, OR; $5,000
Kindness Closet of Salem – food to help the homeless; Salem, OR; $2,000
Mountain Gospel Fellowship – fuel costs for volunteers carrying fresh produce from Marion/Polk Food Share to the church distribution site each week; Falls City, OR; $700
Our Lutheran Church of the Savior – install a 3-bay sink and hand washing 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 – matching secure resources for counseling services for low-income Lantinx and Guatemalans; Cottage Grove, OR; $3,500
Historic Preservation – $16,550
Living History of Adair – upgraded indoor electrical infrastructure at the Camp Adair “East Barracks” Interpretive Center; Adair Village, OR; $5,000
Chetco Historical Memorial Committee – annual cost of landscape maintenance and water use for native plant and lawn maintenance at the memorial site; Brookings, OR; $1,800
Toledo Cemetery Association – concrete blocks and materials for erosion control, parking lot and safety barrier; Toledo, OR; $4,750
Willamette Grange #52 – asbestos removal and removal of kitchen flooring; Corvallis, OR; $5,000
City of Amity – replacing the woodchip cushion in the city park playground; Friendship, GOLD; $3,500
Neighbors for Kids – south parking lot paving, sealing and marking capital improvements; Depoe Bay, OR; $7,000
Quilts from Caring Hands – fabric and stuffing 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 the annual July 4 Patriotic Tribute to Veterans at Volcanoes Stadium; Keiser, OR; $1,200
Tillamook Early Learning Center – match guaranteed funds/sponsor the 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 at Salem-Keizer Schools and Chemawa Indian School; Salem, OR; $5,000
Camp B’nai B’rith – capital construction of a gymnasium/country house at the camp based in Lincoln City; Portland, OR; $12,500
Eddyville Charter School, Grad Night – supporting alcohol and drug free graduation event; Toledo, OR; $500
For the Love of the Game Inc. – fixing the bleachers at Keizer Little League Park; Keiser, OR; $5,000
Philomath High School, Senior All-night Party Committee – support for the alcohol and drug free graduation event; Philomath, OR; $500
Sprague High School, Senior Graduation Party – supporting the alcohol and drug free graduation event; Salem, OR; $500
Siletz, Eddyville Toledo Baseball & Softball Assoc. – helmets, bats, catcher’s equipment, baseballs and softballs used by young athletes; Toledo, OR; $5,500
Willamette University Academy – cafeteria meal fees for participants in grades 8-12 of the Summer Camp Academic and College Experience Programs; Salem, OR; $5,000
Public Safety – $14,900
East Lincoln County Emergency Responders – structural fire fighting mesh and turnout gear bags; Toledo, OR; $8,600
Siletz Valley Fire District – Match Secured Funds for Remote Control Water Rescue Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard; Siletz, OR; $6,300