The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund distributed $78,047.86 to 37 organizations earlier this month as it continued its quarterly donations to nonprofit groups. The Siletz Tribe has made contributions 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 distributed more than $8.4 million since its inception in 2001.
Overall, the Tribe has honored its tradition of sharing within the community by distributing more than $10.8 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 fund-raisers as well as technical support, advertising and manpower for many events.
The next deadline to submit applications is March 12, 2014.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, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties)
· Native American entities and activities located anywhere in the United States
February 2014 – Distribution of $78,047.86
Arts – $5,000
Oregon Coast Council for the Arts – enhanced acoustic system
Newport, OR
$2,500
The Museum at Warm Springs – arts and other supplies, food, marketing, instructor and dance performance
Warm Springs, OR
$2,500
Cultural Activities – $1,400
ANPO Mt. Hood Sundance Community – port-a-potty rental for sundance
Portland, OR
$1,400
Education – $17,228.04
Cedar Creek Child Care Center & Preschool – yard excavation, soil,
fertilizer, materials for raised beds, garden tools and shed upgrades
Five Oaks Middle School – science supplies and equipment
Beaverton, OR
$1,550
Lettuce Grow Garden Foundation – seed mats
Portland, OR
$1,210
Lincoln County Foundation – scholarship for one student
Newport, OR
$1,000
Neskowin Valley School – swim lessons, life jackets and archery equipment.
Portland Public Schools, Title VII Indian Education Act Program – Pendleton blanket fabric
Portland, OR
$1,200
Salem-Keizer Public Schools – food and supplies for the Eagle Feather Graduation Celebration
Salem, OR
$1,325
Siletz Valley Friends of the Library – liability insurance
Siletz, OR
$800
Tillamook Bay Child Care Center – vinyl, baseboard and new underlay in preschool room
Tillamook, OR
$5,000
Waldport High School – ROV kits, supplies and materials to compete
at regional MATE competition
Waldport, OR
$2,136
Health – $34,001.98
Altrusa International of Yaquina Bay – hygiene items, shoe vouchers, clothing, jackets, hats and gloves
Newport, OR
$3,000
American Cancer Society – supplies, materials and food for Newport/Lincoln County Relay For Life
Eugene, OR
$2,000
Buell Grange – refrigerator/freezer
Sheridan, OR
$1,319.98
Canyon Gleaners – food
Mill City, OR
$1,000
Community Presbyterian Church – electrical phase II for community
kitchen
Waldport, OR
$4,800
Fair Share Gleaners – food
Sweet Home, OR
$2,000
Human Solutions Inc. – food
Portland, OR
$1,500
Lebanon Gleaners – food
Lebanon, OR
$2,000
Linn County Child Victim Assessment Center – wall-mounted smart
TV, streaming media player and software
Albany, OR
$882
Mario Pastega House – room rentals for patients and families
Corvallis, OR
$5,000
Mary’s River Gleaners – food
Corvallis, OR
2,000
Mid-Valley Gleaners – food
Albany, OR
$1,700
Newport Lions Club – school and public health screenings
Newport, OR
$800
Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs – food
Salem, OR
$2,000
Sharing Hands Inc. – food
Brownsville, OR
$3,000
Siletz Community Food Program – liability insurance
Siletz, OR
$1,000
Historical Preservation – $6,250
Benton County Natural Areas and Parks Department – contractor
restoration work
Corvallis, OR
$6,250
Prevention – $1,500
Newport High School Grad Night – senior alcohol- and drug-free
event
Newport, OR
$500
North Salem High School Grad Night – senior alcohol- and drug-free
event
Salem, OR
$500
Toledo High School Grad Night – senior alcohol- and drug-free event
Toledo, OR
$500
Public Safety – $12,667.84
Mt. Hood Search and Rescue Council – student fees for “man tracking”
training
Oregon City, OR
$1,800
Salem Police Association Honor Guard – full outfits and equipment for
police honor guards
Salem, OR
$2,167.84
Siletz Valley Fire District – fencing material and installation, electrical
service, lighting and ventilation
Siletz, OR
$4,000
Yamhill Fire Protection District – AEDs (automated external
defibrillator) and trainer
Yamhill, OR
$4,700
Neskowin, OR
$1,007.04
Cloverdale, OR
$2,000
Applications and requirements can be obtainedat ctsi.nsn.us/charitable-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 can be submitted via e-mail at stccf@live.com.
