Tag SALEM NONPROFITS
YMCA to get new leader as construction on new building begins
YMCA demolition in progress, seen from Cottage Street on Dec. 10, 2019 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) The executive who took over Salem’s YMCA when it was near bankruptcy won’t stay on to see his largest project complete. Sam Carroll, CEO of the organization, announced Monday he’s…
Salem museums get money for art work and a fresh look at Asahel Bush
Jonathan Bucci, curator of collections and exhibits at Hallie Ford Museum of Art, pulls out a print by artist Rick Bartow. The museum recently received a grant to preserve and digitize Bartow’s print collection. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Every year, the Oregon Heritage Commission, awards grants…
Local nonprofits stock the shelves with Amazon and Walmart leftovers
A man grabs food at a United Way Good360 giveaway on Jan. 22, 2020 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Just before 9 a.m., dozens of people carrying empty boxes waited inside a warehouse in south Salem, staring at tables piled high with pet food, sheets, toys and…
Kaiser doctors take over Salem Free Clinic for day of service
Rick Segal, left, and Carmelo Mejia, internal medicine doctors with Kaiser Permanente in Salem, type notes during a shift at Salem Free Clinic (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Rick Segal sat at a long desk between two other doctors, quickly typing notes on a laptop before returning…
Six middle schools lose after school programs as Salem-Keizer Education Foundation cuts costs
Kelly Carlisle, left, executive director of the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation, and Jeff Aeschliman, board president, talk at the foundation’s office in downtown Salem (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) Salem-Keizer Education Foundation leaders are cutting after school programs serving 800 local middle school students and may sell their…
After financial turnaround, Salem-Keizer Education Foundation announces Kelly Carlisle as new director
Kelly Carlisle will lead the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation after a decade at the Salem-Keizer School District (Courtesy/Salem-Keizer Education Foundation) After a tumultuous year to get its finances on track, the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation board announced Friday the hiring of Kelly Carlisle, a longtime local educator,…