September 15: iRespect & Protect This program will highlight the new, community-based iRespect & Protect program and will include information and helpful tools for children, youth, families and educators. Launched in early 2021 after three years of planning, community input and development, iRespect & Protect is a community campaign supporting the lives of children, teens and families […]
Weekly Newsletter | September 7, 2021
September 8: The Lewis & Clark Expedition “…it requires 4 deer, an Elk and a deer, or one buffaloe, to supply us plentifully 24 hours” … the journals of the Lewis and Clark 1804-1806 Expedition, by William Clark Join us tomorrow as our fellow Rotarian and Past President Mike Carrick gives a brief synopsis of […]
Weekly Newsletter | August 31, 2021
September 1: CAPACES Leadership Institute Jaime Arredondo, Director of CAPACES Leadership Institute will share about CAPACES’ history and its important work preparing future leaders to pursue social and economic equity, pursue civic leadership and to lead social change. Meeting Location: Willamette Heritage Center’s Spinning Room Program Chair: Jenn Columbus Message from President […]
Weekly Newsletter | August 24, 2021
August 25: Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Visit to Salem Our very own Rotarian Tom Glass will share stories and photos with us regarding Buffalo Bill’s Wild West visit to Salem in 1910. Buffalo Bill was a buffalo hunter for the Union Pacific Railroad, scout with the U.S. 5th cavalry during the Indian war, and probably […]
Weekly Newsletter | August 10, 2021
August 11: The 2020 United States Census Every ten years, as mandated by our Constitution, the United States takes on the huge task of counting every person living within our borders. Last year’s efforts are complete, and the data is now becoming available to the public. Join us Wednesday as Marc Czornij, Partnership Specialist of the […]
Weekly Newsletter | August 3, 2021
August 4: Capitol Futbol Club Collin Box, Executive Director of the Capital Futbol Club in Salem since 2011, will provide an update on the Club’s activites. During his time at CFC, Box has helped to grow CFC’s programs both in numbers and in quality. Box helped to guide the program to partnership with the Portland Timbers […]
Weekly Newsletter | July 27, 2021
July 28: De Muniz Resource Center – Helping People Re-enter Life after Incarceration The De Muniz Resource Center, a program within Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, is a one-stop shop reentry resource center. Using evidence-based practices, the De Muniz Resource Center connects clients with vital needs, including employment, education, housing, therapy, transportation, and more, all aimed at […]
Weekly Newsletter | July 20, 2021
July 21: The New UGM Learn how Union Gospel Mission of Salem is Changing the Face of Homelessness … One Story at a Time! Hear from Mark Hunter, Director of Development about the new facility and its unique design to help those in need lift themselves out of homelessness. As well, hear from one of our […]