{"id":708,"date":"2014-10-29T06:00:37","date_gmt":"2014-10-29T06:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/imicreationlive.com\/gaea\/?page_id=708"},"modified":"2025-11-13T11:22:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T19:22:52","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assistanceleague.org\/salem-keizer\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1450037536845{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]Assistance League of Salem-Keizer is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable corporation whose member volunteers administer programs and perform specific services to meet community needs. Funds raised by the chapter go directly back into the Salem-Keizer community.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#da322a&#8221;][vc_column_text]Assistance League Salem-Keizer currently sponsors 10 philanthropic programs, which we continue to enhance and expand to meet the needs of our community. These programs are funded entirely by donations, grants and proceeds from the Daue House Gift Shop and Encore Furnishings.<\/p>\n<p>Assistance League Salem-Keizer is in the business of helping our neighbors in need. In 2021, our programs supported children and families of our community by providing a variety of essential items and services.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>$329,462 dollars given back to our programs<\/li>\n<li>13,181 community members served in Salem-Keizer Community<\/li>\n<li>32,967 hours volunteered by our members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>History<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Assistance League Salem-Keizer is the # of 120 chapters of the National Assistance League &#8211; the first non profit, non sectarian organization dedicated to assisting the less fortunate in their direct communities.\u00a0 Our local story began in 1962, when a group of local women banded together to form the Assistance League Salem-Keizer.\u00a0 Meetings were first held at personal homes, local eateries and at the historic Daue House where the Assistance League Gift Shop continues to thrive today.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, the Assistance League Salem-Keizer has hosted a variety of fundraising events and activities.\u00a0 Some of the most well-known were the Salem-Keizer Cooks Tour and the Lasagna Lunch, which were both held annually until the pandemic of 2020.\u00a0 In October 2022, we held our first fundraising event since the pandemic at the Brothers Car Museum in Salem. The museum is private collection of more than 600 cars on display in a warehouse turned museum that is not open to the public. Other seasonal fundraising events occur regularly throughout the year from jewelry sales and specialty art sales to holiday open houses featuring beautiful decor and homemade goodies made by the talented chapter members.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Alexander Daue House History<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This large two and one-half story Craftsman Bungalow was built in 1907-08 for Alexander Daue by his brother Louis S. Daue. The house has a raised veranda on the north side.<\/p>\n<p>Louis S. Daue was listed as the architect of the house but if he was truly an architect, this is the only house in Oregon that he designed. His brother Alexander moved to Salem in 1891. Together the brothers formed a partnership selling groceries, crockery, clothing, glassware and other goods.<\/p>\n<p>The house remained in the Daue family for at least 70 years. Today it hosts an antique and gift shop for the benefit of the Assistance League of Salem.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#da322a&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Grants<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recent Grants received by Assistance League of Salem-Keizer<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Assistance League of Salem-Keizer (ALS-K) has recently received three generous\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">grants through <\/span><b>The Salem Foundation. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Founded in 1930 by Pioneer Trust Bank, The Salem Foundation provides oversight of charitable donations made by donors who want to make a difference locally. This oversight provides a flexible vehicle for donors\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to make an impact on local charities and causes. Grants provided to ALS-K through the Salem Foundation are the <\/span><b>Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation Fund, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the <\/span><b>George and Laura Kreitzberg Memorial Fund<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and the <\/span><b>Hitchman Foundation Fund.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Assistance League of Salem-Keizer is a local non-profit whose member volunteers have administered community based philanthropic programs for over 60 years. Their mission is to bring positive change to those in need in our community, with a primary\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">focus on the benefit of children in need due to poverty and homelessness. According to Salem-Keizer Public Schools data, 70% of the 42,200 students in the school district are economically disadvantaged. This equates to nearly 30,000 students who are living with and experiencing the effects of poverty. The Assistance League of Salem-Keizer wishes to thank the Salem Foundation for their generous support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>We are Grateful for our Major Donors and Grantors<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Marion County Facilities Management<\/li>\n<li>Oregon Community Foundation<\/li>\n<li>Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation<\/li>\n<li>Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation<\/li>\n<li>First Interstate Bank<\/li>\n<li>Pioneer Trust Bank<\/li>\n<li>Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette<\/li>\n<li>Compton Family Foundation<\/li>\n<li>Herbert A. Templeton Foundation<\/li>\n<li>G &amp; L Kreitzberg Fund<\/li>\n<li>Reser Family Foundation<\/li>\n<li>Autzen Foundation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Annual Report and Financials&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2322387d&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#da322a&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\">OUR ANNUAL REPORTS<\/h4>\n<p>&#9888; <strong>Module cannot be rendered as the requested content is not (longer) accessible. Contact the administrator to get access.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#da322a&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;2024-25 Board of Directors&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#da322a&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b>President \u2013 Christy Perry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Former Salem-Keizer Public Schools superintendent with 30+ years in education. Passionate about Operation School Bell and leading ALS-K into the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Treasurer \u2013 Debbie Garvey<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Director of Corporate Giving at Mountain West Investment Corporation. Brings 30 years in development and strong community connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Secretary \u2013 Therese Holmstrom<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attorney specializing in nonprofit law and HR. Skilled at navigating challenges and committed to community improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Kathy Gordon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPA with 15+ years on nonprofit boards. Brings financial expertise and a passion for helping children in need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tirzah Lanoie<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RN Clinical Operations Manager at Kaiser Permanente. Advocates for health equity and community wellness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Jane Berry-Eddings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ALS-K member since 2009, retired English teacher, and longtime volunteer leader with deep organizational knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Judy Martin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23-year ALS-K member, two-term Chapter President, and key leader in organizational transition. Retired librarian with strong governance experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Assistance League of Salem-Keizer 2024-2025 Advisory Council&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Keith Bauer, Attorney<\/p>\n<p>Jaqueline Benavides, Education<\/p>\n<p>Ben Search, Insurance[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Chris Veit, Architect Consultant<\/p>\n<p>Benny Won, Banking\/Investment Consultant<\/p>\n<p>Diana Enright, Policy Analyst[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1450037536845{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]Assistance League of Salem-Keizer is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable corporation whose member volunteers administer programs and perform specific services to meet community needs. 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