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19 organizations getgrants as Tribe surpasses $9.8 million in overall givi Total includes $320,902 distributed in August The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contri bution Fund distributed $320,902.11 to 19 organizations on Aug. 3 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 has made contribu tions 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 $7.7 million since its inception in 2001. Overall, the Tribe has honored its tradition of sharing within the com munity by distributing more than $9.8 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 fundraisers as well as technical support, advertising and manpower for many events. Photo by Diane Rodriquez Recipients smile their thanks at the distribution of grants by the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund in August. The next deadline to submit applica tions is Sept. 12, 2012. Eligibility for money from the charitable fund is limited to two categories: • Entities and activities located in the Tribe’s 11-county service area (Lin coln, Tillamook, Linn, Lane, Benton, Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties) Native American entities and activi ties located anywhere in the United States contribution-fund; by calling Rosie Williams at 800-922-1399, ext. 1227, or 541 -444-8227; or by mailing Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. Applications and requirements can be obtained at ctsi.nsn.us/charitable- Applications can be submitted via e-mail at stccf@live.com. • Healthy Kids supplements IHS coverage Aug. 3,2012 - Distribution of $320,902.11 Arts - $6,395 Red Octopus Theatre Company - military costumes for South Pacific Toledo Art Walk - matching grant Yaquina Art Association - track lighting, greeting card rack and glass cube display to upgrade gallery Newport, OR Toledo, OR Newport, OR $2,000 $1,500 $2,895 Siletz, OR $3,600 Cultural Activities - $3,600 Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Foundation - collections purchase fund Education - $270,365.18 Eddyville Charter School — books for second-graders Siletz Valley School - operating expenses Eddyville, OR Siletz, OR $1,835.18 $268,530 Health-$18,767 Canyon Gleaners - food Clara s Closet - nonprofit application, donation stations, software, packing supplies, clothing, toys and books for babies bom in poverty Fair Share Gleaners - food Lincoln City Senior Center - annual Thanksgiving dinner Linn County Child Victim Assessment Center - DVD recorder and DVD protective sleeves for forensic interviewing program at ABC House Newport Lions Club — eye exams, basic eyeglasses, hearing exams and hearing aids for low-income residents North Santiam Gleaners - food Tenas Illahee Childcare Center - relay tile floor in kitchen and bathrooms and replace half of carpeting in preschool room with linoleum 1-877-314-5678 Mill City, OR Lincoln City, OR $2,500 $1,500 Sweet Home, OR Lincoln City, OR Albany, OR $2,500 $600 $815 Newport, OR $4,000 Scio, OR Siletz, OR $2,000 $4,852 www.OregonHealthyKids.gov We cover all the health coverage American Indian /Alaska Native kids and teens need. Public Safety - $21,774.93 CASA of Lincoln County - directors and officers liability insurance Drakes Crossing Rural Fire Protection District - supplies for Medical Equipment Standardization Project Mt. Hood Search & Rescue Council - GPS devices Siletz Fire District - “stair chair” for transporting patients Tillamook Volunteer Firefighters Association - replace Jaws of Life TOTAL 24 * Siletz News • September 2012 Newport, OR Silverton, OR Oregon City, OR Siletz, OR Tillamook, OR $3,800 $1,827.93 $3,400 $2,747 $10,000 $320,902.11
