April 20: HUD’s Youth Homeless Demonstration Program is coming to Salem! The Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance was awarded nearly $4 million to address homelessness for youth and young adults via HUD’s Youth Homeless Demonstration Program (YHDP), a limited opportunity only awarded to 33 communities across the nation over the years.   After months of planning […]

  April 13: Reducing Food Waste Globally, we waste over 1.4 billion tons of food annually. The US discards more food than any other country in the world – nearly 40 million tons every year. But there is good news. Food waste can be reduced easily through thoughtful planning by each of us.   Rachel VanWoert, Waste […]

  April 6: The Salem Health Foundation’s Role in Improving Community Health Jim Bauer, Chief Development Officer for Salem Health, will give an overview of the Salem Health Foundation, its unique relationship to Salem Health, and why its mission is essential to maintaining access to quality local healthcare for our community.   Jim will highlight some […]

    March 30: Research on Human-Animal Relationships Since the beginning of time, humans have had a relationship with animals using them for food, companionship, rituals, labor, and much more. Researchers are now discovering the science behind these relationships and the science is fascinating. Can cats be trained? How can humans help dogs solve problems? […]

    March 23: Hunger Awareness Find out what the Salem community is doing to address this critical issue and ways to help.   Program Chair: Justin Tyler     Meeting Location: Willamette Heritage Center’s Spinning Room Click here to Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 813 7020 7622 Passcode: 547212 Greetings Fellow Rotarians,   Singing to […]

    March 16: Depression – the latest brain science and treatment approaches Mental health concerns have increased during the time of the pandemic. Depression is one of the most widespread mental health issues and nearly 45% of all depression patients are treatment-resistant. After medication and talk therapy, what other options exist?    Y. Pritham Raj, MD, FACP […]

    March 9: Special Concert by Whiteaker Middle School Choir Enjoy a concert by the Whiteaker Middle School Choir directed by Rebecca Holland, undoubtedly the best MS Choir Teacher in Oregon and one of the very best nationwide. The Whiteaker Choir has received numerous, exclusive first-place awards in Choir competitions throughout Oregon and the Northwest.   […]