The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Salem

MISSION:

TO CONNECT GENERATIONS BY PRESERVING AND INTERPRETING THE HISTORY OF THE MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY. THE WHC COLLECTS, CARES FOR, INTERPRETS, SHOWCASES, AND PROMOTES UNDERSTANDING OF AN EDUCATION ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY REGION, INCLUDING MARION COUNTY AND THE GREATER SALEM AREA. THE WHC IS ANCHORED BY THE HISTORIC EARLY SETTLEMENT BUILDINGS, THE THOMAS KAY WOOLEN MILL AND ITS ARCHIVAL AND LIBRARY HOLDINGS.

MISSION:

ISAAC'S ROOM EXISTS TO HELP DIVESTED YOUNG PEOPLE BUILD THE CAPACITY TO RISE TO THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE. WE PROVIDE EXPERIENCES THAT BUILD CHARACTER, CONFIDENCE, AND SKILLS AND A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT THE QUEST TO BE THE HERO OF YOUR STORY AND A CONTRIBUTOR IN SOCIETY. WE FOCUS ON BUILDING CRITICAL WORK SKILLS IN A TEAM CONCEPT THROUGH A WORKING INTERNSHIP AT THE IKE BOX COFFEE SHOP, THE FAMILY BUSINESS OF ISAAC'S ROOM. WE ALSO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP, HOUSING OPTIONS, PERSONAL WELLNESS TRAINING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND ENRICHMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE WORKFORCE TRAINING. DIVESTED MEANS POWERLESS. IN THE LIFE OF A DIVESTED YOUNG PERSON, IT REFERS TO THE STATE OF BEING POWERLESS TO FACE THE CHALLENGES OF LIFE WITH ANY CONFIDENCE OR EFFECTIVENESS. YOUTH CAN BE DIVESTED BY EXTERNAL FACTORS: FOSTER CARE, DISRUPTED EDUCATION, POVERTY, ADDICTION, INCARCERATION OR AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THEIR OWN DESTRUCTIVE CHOICES. EITHER WAY, THESE ARE THE KIDS WHO, ON THEIR CURRENT TRAJECTORY.

MISSION:

THE WILLAMETTE HEALTH COUNCIL IMPROVES THE WELL-BEING OF RESIDENTS IN OUR REGION BY GOVERNING OUR LOCAL COORDINATED CARE ORGANIZATION, INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITIES, AND FOSTERING COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.

MISSION:

WELCOMING REFUGEES, OUR NEW NEIGHBORS. TO PROVIDE RECEPTION & PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR NEW REFUGEE ARRIVALS, & ON- GOING SUPPORT FOR REFUGEE FAMILIES AS THEY TRANSITION TO LIFE IN USA.

MISSION:

PRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION OF THEATRE PERFORMANCES THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF MULTIPLE PRODUCTIONS OF SERVERAL PLAYS

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O INSPIRE TRAVEL AND FOSTER ECONOMIC PROSPERITY BY HARNESSING OUR DESTINATION'S UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION THROUGH PARTNERSHIP, INNOVATION, AND RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT THAT ENHANCES THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND ENRICHES THE LIVES OF RESIDENTS.

MISSION:

CHURCH AT THE PARK'S MISSION IS SERVING UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. CHURCH AT THE PARK SEEKS THE MUTUAL TRANSFORMATION OF UNSHELTERED PEOPLE, THEIR STAFF, AND THEIR VOLUNTEERS THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS, AGENCY PARTNERSHIPS, AND TANGIBLE RESOURCES. THEIR AREAS OF PRIMARY FOCUS ARE TO PROVIDE LOW BARRIER SHELTERS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

MISSION:

PROVIDE HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.

MISSION:

THE LOCAL UNION'S MISSION IS TO ORGANIZE AND EDUCATE WORKERS SO THAT THEY HAVE A VOICE IN THE WORKPLACE AND KNOW THEIR WORKPLACE RIGHTS; INVOLVE WORKERS IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH EMPLOYERS SO THAT EACH WORKER IS TREATED WITH DIGNITY, JUSTICE AND RESPECT.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES OF THE SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY.

MISSION:

COMPASSIONATELY SERVING YOUTH AND FAMILIES PROVIDING PROCTOR CARE AND COUNSELING.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

TO ASSIST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN OREGON THROUGH SECURING AND EFFECTIVELY USING TECHNOLOGIES TO ASSIST THEM IN THEIR LIFE NEEDS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Religion Related, Spiritual Development major group area.

MISSION:

SALEM FREE CLINICS EXISTS TO PROVIDE QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE HEALTHCARE AT NO COST TO THE UNINSURED IN OUR COMMUNITY AS AN EXPRESSION OF CHRIST'S LOVE.

MISSION:

PRIMARILY, THIS CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED TO ACHIEVE THE OBJECTIVES OF REDUCING POVERTY THROUGH: PURSUING ECONOMIC WELLNESS; FOSTERING LOW-INCOME HOUSING; PROVIDING STRUCTURES IN WHICH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS ARE LOCATED; AND PROMOTING EDUCATION.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE PROSPERITY AND THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OREGONIANS BY ADVANCING OREGON BUSINESS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE BRAIN-INJURED ADULTS WITH A RELAXED, COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT WHILE OFFERING A SPECIALIZED PROGRAM OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT DESIGNED TO ENABLE EACH INDIVIDUAL TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE.

MISSION:

PRESERVE THE REGIONAL HERITAGE OF ELECTRIC RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION AS A LIVING RESOURCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.