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Photo by Diane Rodriquez Recipients of grants distributed by the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund on May 6 Tribe gives back to the community as STCCF donates to 49 organizations The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contri- bution Fund distributed $172,332.37 to 49 organizations on May 6 as it continued its quarterly donations to nonprofit groups. The Siletz Tribe has made contribu- tions through employment, monetary dona- tions and cooperative measures to the Siletz community, Lincoln County and the state of Oregon. The seven-member charitable fund advisory board has distributed nearly $10 million since its inception in 2001. Overall, the Tribe has honored its tradition of sharing within the com- munity by distributing more than $12.4 million through the charitable fund and other Tribal resources.Chinook Winds has donated more than $2.8 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 June 15, 2016. Eligibility for money from the charitable fund is limited to two categories: • 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 U.S. Applications and requirements can be obtained at ctsi.nsn.us/charitable-con- tribution-fund; by calling 800-922-1399, ext. 1227, or 541-444-8227; or by mail- ing Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380- 0549. Applications can be submitted via e-mail at stccf@live.com. May 6, 2016 – Distribution of $172,332.37 The Arts – $10,500 Artists’ Studio Association – instructor/ assistant fees and supplies for free summer Art Smart program for chil- dren age 7-13; Lincoln City, OR; $800 First Peoples Fund – sponsorship of Community Spirit Awards reception honoring Native artists; Rapid City, SD; $2,000 Polly Plumb Productions – materials for hanging quilts for juried art quilt show; Yachats, OR; $700 The Museum at Warm Springs – reception/ programs for new exhibit, Kindred Spirits: The Artistic Journey of Lillian Pitt; Warm Springs, OR; $4,000 Willamette Heritage Center – event/ education supplies, support for vol- unteers, artifacts and period clothing for Sheep to Shawl Family Festival; Salem, OR; $3,000 Cultural Activities – $7,000 Native American Longhouse Eena Haws – salmon for campus/community salmon bake; Corvallis, OR; $1,000 Northwest Native American Basketweav- ers Association – sponsorship of inter-generational basketweaving conference and related activities; Covington, WA; $6,000 Education – $20,691.67 American Indian Science and Engineer- ing Society – Power Up science fair and robotics training/materials for students/staff at Siletz Valley School; Albuquerque, NM; $5,000 McNary High School – wireless headset microphone system for fitness educa- tion program; Keizer, OR; $800 Native American Rights Fund – scholar- ships/stipends for Native law clerk program; Boulder, CO; $9,600 Nestucca Valley Early Learning Center – sponsorship of beach run fundraiser at Cape Kiwanda; Cloverdale, OR; $1,000 Newport Public Library – supplies for Trail Tales summer storybook walk; Newport, OR; $125.67 Oceanlake Elementary – guided reading book sets for K-2 reading program; Lincoln City, OR; $3,300 Siletz Valley Friends of the Library – deep cleaning of carpets/facility; Siletz, OR; $866 Health – $36,899 Albany Gleaners – food; Albany, OR; $2,000 Alsea Valley Gleaners – member share contribution to Linn Benton Food Share; Alsea, OR; $2,000 Bright Horizons Therapeutic Riding Center – scholarship program; Siletz, OR; $5,000 Coastal Range Food Bank – food; Blodgett, OR; $2,000 East County Community Partnership – snacks, prescription copays, glasses, shoe vouchers, backpacks and cloth- ing through school-based health center; Toledo, OR; $3,000 Linda L. Vladyka Breast Wellness Foun- dation – field rental/umpire fees for softball tournament and fundraiser; Salem, OR; $4,330 My Sisters’ Place – replace refrigerators at shelter; Newport, OR; $3,525 North Santiam Gleaners – purchase food from Linn Benton Food Share; Scio, OR; $4,000 RSVP of Linn, Benton and Lincoln Coun- ties – durable medical equipment for seniors/persons with disabilities who are uninsured/underinsured; Albany, OR; $3,044 Sharing Hands – food for PackSnack pro- gram in Central Linn School District; Brownsville, OR; $2,000 Spirit of the Valley United Methodist Church – dishwasher/dish table for community hall kitchen renovation; Shedd, OR; $4,000 St. Vincent de Paul-Lebanon – emergency food pantry program; Lebanon, OR; $2,000 Historical Preservation – $26,500 Benton County Historical Society – chairs for classroom in Corvallis facility; Philomath, OR; $1,500 Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Founda- tion – construction of Siletz Tribal Cultural Center; Siletz, OR; $25,000 Other – $10,054.70 City of Adair Village – new tables/play- ground mats at city park; Adair Vil- lage, OR; $3,252.50 Heroes on the Water – cargo trailer and logo graphic to store/haul fishing kayaks/ gear for veterans recreational therapy program; Portland, OR; $5,802.20 Toledo Elks – charter fees for bottom fish- ing/crabbing trip for veterans; Toledo, OR; $1,000 Prevention – $41,662 Altrusa International of Yaquina Bay – shoe vouchers, clothing and hygiene supplies for low-income children in Lincoln County schools; Newport, OR; $4,000 B’Nai B’rith Camp – scholarships for low-income day camp participants; Beaverton, OR; $5,000 CASA of Lincoln and Tillamook Coun- ties – ID badges for CASA advocates; Newport, OR; $1,080 Harrisburg High School – alcohol/drug- free graduation celebration; Harris- burg, OR; $500 Jefferson Teen Connection – recreation activities, sports scholarships and employment skills training; Jefferson, OR; $4,000 McNary High School – alcohol/drug- free graduation celebration; Keizer, OR; $500 Olalla Center for Children and Families – OARN development model, training and program materials; Toledo, OR; $5,000 Polk County Fair – ID kits, bicycle hel- mets, car seats, life jackets and space rental for children’s safety education booth at fair; Rickreall, OR; $3,705 Salvation Army of Marion and Polk Coun- ties – backpacks/school supplies for Tools for Schools in Falls City School District; Salem, OR; $3,677 Siletz Valley Early College Academy – shoulder pads, game pants, blocking sled and coaching equipment for football team; Siletz, OR; $5,000 Tillamook High School – helmets/other gear for football team; Tillamook, OR; $5,000 West Salem High School – alcohol/drug- free graduation celebration; Salem, OR; $500 West Valley Housing Authority – food, backpacks and school supplies for Dallas Family Night Out; Dallas, OR; $3,700 Public Safety – $19,025 A Social Ignition – books/supplies for inmates to learn/practice sustainable business principles; Portland, OR; $3,500 Alsea Emergency Preparedness Council – materials, supplies and mileage for volunteer training with Benton County EMS; Alsea, OR; $875 Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and Northwest SARCon – venue rental/ materials for search and rescue train- ing conference; Oregon City, OR; $5,000 Mt. Wave Emergency Communications – replace/upgrade computers in com- munications truck; Clackamas, OR; $3,000 Siletz Valley Fire District – dispatching voice pagers; Siletz, OR; $6,650 June 2016 • Siletz News • 13
