Photo by
Diane
Rodriquez
Recipients
of grants
from the
Siletz Tribal
Charitable
Contribu
tion Fund
on Nov. 4
Siletz Tribe surpasses $9 million in overall giving in Oregon and beyond
Total Includes $352,107
Distributed in early
November
The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contri-
' bution Fund distributed $352,107.44 to
40 organizations on Nov. 4 as it continued
its quarterly donations to non-profit orga
nizations. The checks were presented at
Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln
City, Ore.
The Siletz Tribe is proud of its con
tributions through employment, monetary
donations and cooperative measures to the
Siletz community, Lincoln County and
the state of Oregon. The seven-member
charitable fund advisory board has dis
tributed more than $7.1 million since its
inception in 2001.
Overall, the Tribe has honored its
tradition of sharing within the com
munity by distributing more than $9.3
million through the charitable fund and
other Tribal resources. Chinook Winds
has donated nearly $2.3 million in cash
and fund-raising items since it opened
in 1995. The casino also provides in-
kind donations of convention space for
various fund-raisers as well as technical
support, advertising and manpower for
many events.
The next deadline to submit appli
cations is Dec. 14, 2011. Eligibility for
money from the charitable fund is limited
to two categories:
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Entities and activities located in the
Siletz Tribe’s 11-county service area
(Lincoln, Tillamook, Linn, Lane,
Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Mult
nomah, Washington and Clackamas
counties)
Native American entities and activi
ties located anywhere in the United
States
Applications and requirements can
be obtained at ctsi.nsn.us/charitable-
contribution-fund; from Kelley Ellis at
800-922-1399, ext. 1227, or 541-444-
8227; or by mail at Siletz Tribal Chari
table Contribution Fund, P.O. Box 549,
Siletz, OR 97380-0549. Applications
can be submitted via e-mail at stccf@
live.com.
Nov. 4,2011 - Distribution of $352,107.44
Arts-$10,815
Chemawa Performing Arts Club - craft material, recording equipment and supplies
Crow’s Shadow Institute of Arts - supplies for traditional Native arts workshop
Oregon Coast Children’s Theatre - “World Life” art education program
Writers on the Edge, Inc. - camera, tripod and software
Cultural Activities - $11,500
NW Indian Veterans Assoc. - gift cards for Christmas celebration for veterans and families
Siletz Elders Council - motel rooms for Restoration Celebration
Toledo Community Foundation - boat kits for family boat build
Univ, of Oregon Native American Student Union - books and stipend for author for
annual Mother’s Day Pow-Wow
Salem, OR
Pendleton, OR
Toledo, OR
Newport, OR
$1,750
$2,390
$6,000
$675
Portland, OR
Siletz, OR
Newport, OR
$4,000
$5,000
$1,800
Eugene, OR
Education - $239,601.74
Community Services Consortium - supplies for Lincoln Co. Natural Resource Youth Crews
Holy Family Academy - supplies for science curriculum
Newport HS, Robotics - registration fee and parts kit
Northwest Indian College - fixtures, furnishings and equipment for cooperative
extension building
Oregon Coast Community College - practice testing using ATI for nursing graduates
Oregon Dept, of Veterans Affairs - Conference for Oregon Women Veterans
PSU Foundation - Native American Rights Fund presentation on Tribal sovereignty and
treaty rights in the area of education
Siletz Valley Schools - operating expenses
$700
Newport, OR
Woodbum, OR
Newport, OR
$4,567
$453.99
$2,000
Bellingham, WA
$25,000
Newport, OR
Salem, OR
$4,482
$2,500
Portland, OR
$2,598.75
Siletz, OR
$198,000
Health - $54,797
Altrusa International of Yaquina Bay - Something to Smile About project
Coastal Range Food Bank, Inc. - three months of food to distribute
East County Community Partnership - shoes, clothing and school supplies for low-
income students in East County
Fair Share Gleaners - food
Marine Corps Family Foundation - stocking stuffers and shipping for Operation Santa 2011
Mill City-Gates Recreation Association - equipment and uniforms for youth activities
Nestucca Valley Backpack Food Program - food
North End Senior Solutions - supplies, food, transportation and advertising for adult day
service at The Dorchester House
Pacific Communities Health District Foundation - infant warmers for birthing center
Rebel Sports Foundation - wrestling singlets
Sharing Hands, Inc. - food for PackSnack project
Siletz Runners - registration, vehicles and charitable donation for Cascade Lakes Relay race
South Lincoln Resources - equipment for volunteer health and safety
Yachats Lions Charities - rebuild and refurbish kitchen for community use
Newport, OR
Albany, OR
Brownsville, OR
Siletz, OR
Waldport, OR
Yachats, OR
$5,000
$1,500
$4,000
$2,220
$2,597
$12,000
Prevention - $6,442
Hillsboro HS, Grad Night Committee - alcohol- and drug-free activity
Nestucca HS, Baseball - varsity uniforms
Oregon Coast Soap Box Derby - sponsor two stock cars and eight wheels
Hillsboro, OR
Cloverdale, OR
Lincoln City, OR
$500
$3,900
$2,042
Public Safety - $28,951.70
Depoe Bay Fire District CERT - NOAA alert radios and batteries
Drakes Crossing Rural Fire Protection District - smoke generator and projector for training
Florence United Methodist Church - roof repair
Forest Grove Fire & Rescue - Stihl 460 chainsaws
Mt. Hood Search & Rescue Council - radio equipment to meet new FCC requirements
Siletz Valley Fire District - vehicle repeater, mobile radio and radio programming
Toledo Volunteer Firefighter Assoc. - meals and instructor for regional certified
emergency medical first responder course
Newport, OR
Blodgett, OR
$4,000
$3,000
Toledo, OR
$1,000
Sweet Home, OR
Salem, OR
Mill City, OR
Nestucca, OR
$3,000
$5,000
$2,500
$5,000
Otis, OR
$3,980
Depoe Bay, OR
$5,000
Silverton, OR
$2,020
Florence, OR
$2,725
Forest Grove, OR
$2,100
Oregon City, OR $10,000
Siletz, OR
$4,806.70
Toledo, OR
TOTAL
$2,300
$352,107.44
December 2011
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