Tag SALEM NONPROFITS
Cross-country bus trip means more accessible activities at Salem YMCA
Volunteer Rob Weathers drove 2,281 miles across the U.S. to deliver an accessible bus to the Salem Family YMCA.
Deaf Oregonians can get in-person help at new Salem office
Bridges Oregon, a Salem nonprofit created by and serving deaf Oregonians, recently moved into its first physical office as part of a large expansion of services.
Salem Friends of Felines expands spay, neuter clinic to confront cat overpopulation
Starting in January, the cat rescue's surgery clinic will be open four days per week, allowing them to sterilize up to 200 cats weekly.
PHOTOS: Salem runners dazzle in evening wear at Fanciest 5k
The annual run is a benefit for Safety Compass, which provides counseling and services to sex trafficking survivors.
Capital FC expanding soccer program for kids with disabilities
After a successful spring season, the club received a $20,000 grant for more adaptive equipment and an assistant who will help run the second season.
As Salem rescues confront a cat overpopulation crisis, a scrappy clinic works to help
Salem Friends of Felines recently sterilized their 1000th cat as part of a new weekly spay and neuter clinic set up to help clear a pandemic backlog. Local rescues say the effort is welcome, but more will be needed to address what’s now a third-generation “firehose of kittens.”
Concert for adults to aid with children’s museum fundraising
Salem’s museum for children is hosting a special adults-only party. The Gilbert House Children’s Museum is opening its doors Aug. 29 for an outdoor concert to raise money for a redesign of the play area, scheduled to begin this fall. The concert is open to…
Immigration rights nonprofit Causa announces abrupt closure amid labor dispute with employees
Former Causa leaders at a rally at the Oregon Capitol in 2019. The Salem-based immigrant rights advocacy organization’s board announced it would dissolve Causa in July 2022 (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) An Oregon immigrant rights nonprofit is shutting down amid a dispute with its labor union…
State insurance requirements hinder Salem nonprofits planning summer programs
Oni Marchbanks wants to see more Black kids studying science, technology, engineering and math classes in Salem. Marchbanks, an activist and educator focused on equity and diversity, said she recently spoke to a young Black student in Salem whose teacher reacted with surprise to seeing…