The Salem Rotary Literacy Committee recently awarded three grants for smaller projects or existing programs that promote increased literacy and/or reading skills for children within Salem and Marion and Polk Counties. Grants from the Salem Rotary Literacy Committee generally range between $500 to $2,500. The average grant size is $750. The 2021 grant recipients include: […]
In Search of Hands On Projects!
The Rotary Club of (downtown) Salem is currently accepting applications for “Hand’s On” service projects in our community which could be completed between September 2020 and June 2021. These projects can typically be completed in one 2-3 hour visit to the volunteer location. Please note, these are not monetary grants, but rather an opportunity for our Rotary […]
GoodWorks Small Grant Applications Now Open
2022-2023 GoodWorks Small Grant Window Now Open!
Do you know of a deserving organization looking for grant funding? Our club is once again opening its small grant window, offering several $500 – $4,000 grants to deserving non-profit organizations in our community. They need to act fast! The deadline to apply is April 11, 2022. Eligible projects for consideration are those that directly […]
Now Accepting Applications for Hands-On Service Projects
The Rotary Club of (downtown) Salem is currently accepting applications for “Hand’s On” service projects in our community which could be completed between September 2019 and June 2020 (we are hoping to schedule projects for the remainder of the “year”, so don’t be afraid to look ahead for potential needs). These projects can typically be […]
Emerging Young Professionals Summit 2019
Come join other emerging professionals and club leaders from across District 5100 at this district summit as we strategize new ways to engage and attract younger members to keep our clubs strong and vibrant. Existing leaders will engage with emerging leaders to understand their common focus and goal of service. All participants will be a […]
Upcoming Meeting | State of the City, January 23
As we do every year, our club is partnering with the City of Salem to bring the State of the City meeting, an address by Mayor Chuck Bennett. This is an open, public meeting. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door for $20. Click here to learn more.
Update on the Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater
Tuesday marked an important milestone in the progress toward the Gerry Frank | Salem Rotary Amphitheater. City Council approved the Riverfront Park Master Plan, which allows our club to move forward with planning and development. You can see the updated location sketch by clicking here. We also received a few new renderings we’d like to […]