Salem Rotary Club awards nonprofits $50,000 for resources for at-risk youth, low-income families

Toxi Bun fixes a bike at the Northwest Hub booth for an attendee at the Punx in the Park event held at Marion Square Park on Sept. 14, 2024. The Northwest Hub offers discounted repairs and skills training based on an individual’s ability to pay. (Laura Tesler/Special to Salem Reporter)

Rotary Club Salem has awarded $50,000 in Good Works grants to four local organizations for equipment, free bicycles and essential supplies for youth.

The Rotary Club of Salem is a volunteer organization of business and professional leaders. 

One grant was given to Salem’s Riverfront Carousel, which has been providing carousel rides at Riverfront City Park since 2001. The organization also has a venue for events and hosts regular activities for families. 

The carousel operation…

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