Over the weekend, Brenna and I spent a part of our morning taking “Steps to Safety.” This was the name of the walk/run event hosted by the Center for Hope and Safety on Saturday morning. Part fundraiser, part awareness-builder, part health-and-wellness focuser, the event worked to highlight the important work that they do in our…
Last week, I enjoyed leading a class for the Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) and their Financial Foundation course. For more than 35 years, NEDCO has been building opportunities in our community. By supporting financial stability and responsible homeownership, providing access to markets for local farmers and food producers, and creating unique programs for micro-businesses,…
It was our pleasure to serve as table captains at today’s Champions for Children luncheon. Liberty House Child Abuse Assessment Center holds this fundraising luncheon every fall in an effort to spread the word about the vital services they provide to our community’s most vulnerable. This year, we learned about the progress of their relatively…
For the past two years, I’ve had the great pleasure of teaming up with Willamette Valley Hospice and Collier Law. Together, we’ve brought the opportunity for knowledge and empowerment to women in our community. The last several seminars have been such a great success, we’re doing it again. Women’s Worth is a free financial and estate planning seminar. We…
Last spring, my wife Laurie and I bid on an auction item at the Rotary Club of Salem dinner and auction. The package included and a private tour of the Oregon State Hospital Museum of Mental Health. We decided to take our team, and some friends, to enjoy this fascinating tour. From an overview of its origins in 1862,…
Did you know that one of five people in our community go to bed hungry every night? Marion Polk Food Share is working hard to change that. Their programs range from emergency food supply, managing Meals on Wheels, coordinating incredibly fertile community gardens and much more. Over 90% of every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting these services. These…
Yesterday, while the rest of the staff was busy working, I had the opportunity to attend the annual luncheon supporting the Boys and Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties. While I’ve had a long connection the Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County, and continue to provide one of the lead sponsorships for their…
On St. Patrick’s Day, we were thrilled to join about 2 dozen other sponsors who gathered to support Liberty House. Their annual Celebrate Spring dinner and auction raises funds to support the important work this organization does. Liberty House is a child abuse assessment center right here in Salem. They serve children in Marion and…
And a good time was had by all! Last Saturday, our whole team gathered at the Salem Convention Center to support The Salem Rotary Foundation. The annual GoodWorks Auction hosted by our club raises money for the foundation to support local and international initiatives. Locally we’ve helped build play grounds, provide dictionaries to every fourth grade…
As a member of our Salem community, we are proud to support a number of deserving organizations, several of which come with the gift of beautiful music. If you’re looking for an event to get you and your family into the holiday spirit, check out the schedule from one of our donees. Want to inspire/support…