Coos Bay, Ore.— November 8, 2012 the Three Rivers Foundation, established by the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians as the giving arm of its Three Rivers Casino & Hotel, has announced it has awarded over $100,000.00 to 30 deserving nonprofit organizations in our service district area. February 28, 2012 was our very first gifting cycle and the Foundation awarded over 75,000.00 to 17 organizations. This our first year of giving with grants awarded to 47 organizations totaling more than $175,000.
“We are very excited to award these foundation funds to nonprofit organizations in our communities,” said Mark Ingersoll, Chair of the Three Rivers Foundation board and Vice Chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians Tribal Council. “We are please to offer a new funding opportunity for nonprofit organizations that meet our criteria for support for their important work.”
Throughout the year 350 nonprofits from Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane and Lincoln counties submitted grant applications to the foundation, and the following 47 were selected.
Star of Hope Activity Center, Inc, Coos Bay, Oregon
Restoration Worship Center, Coos Bay, Oregon
South Coast Hospice and Palliative Care, Coos Bay, Oregon
Bay Area Senior Center, Coos Bay, Oregon
Boys and Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon, Coos Bay, Oregon
Coos County STEP Commission, Coos Bay, Oregon
Coos Bay Public Schools, Coos Bay, Oregon
Bandon Community Health Center, Bandon, Oregon
Southern Coos Health Foundation, Bandon, Oregon
Crossroads Community Cafe, Coos Bay, Oregon
City of Coos Bay, Historic Hollering Place, Coos Bay
Bob Belloni Ranch, Inc, Coos Bay, Oregon
Women’s Safety & Resource Center, Coos Bay
Chetco Historical Memorial Committee, Brookings, Oregon
Winchester Bay Community Center & Park, Winchester Bay, Oregon
Project Blessing Food Bank, Reedsport, Oregon
CASA of Douglas County, Roseburg, Oregon
United Community Action Network, Roseburg, Oregon
The Friendly Kitchen, Roseburg, Oregon
Elkton Charter School, Elkton, Oregon
Sutherlin Oakland Emergency Food Pantry, Sutherlin, Oregon
Siuslaw Area Women’s Center, Florence, Oregon
Florence Salmon Trout Enhancement Program, Florence Oregon
Florence Food Share, Florence ,Oregon
Food For Lane County, Eugene, Oregon
Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County, Florence, Oregon
Creswell Clubhouse, Creswell, Oregon
The Oregon Community Foundation, Portland, Oregon
Soroptimist International of Florence, Florence, Oregon
A Family for Every Child, Eugene, Oregon
Assistance League of Eugene, Eugene, Oregon
Relief Nursery, Eugene, Oregon
CASA of Lane County, Eugene, Oregon
Friends of Florence, Florence, Oregon
Triangle Food Box, Blachly, Oregon
Siuslaw Regional Aquatics Center, Mapleton, Oregon
Parenting Now, Eugene, Oregon
Boys & Girls Clubs of Emerald Valley, Eugene, Oregon
Lane Community College Foundation, Florence, Oregon
Siuslaw School District, Florence, Oregon
Science Summer School, Stream Teams
Fern Ridge Library, Veneta, Oregon
Bohemia Foundation, Cottage Grove, Oregon
Newport Food Pantry, Newport, Oregon
CASA OF Lincoln County, Newport, Oregon
Our successes are a reflection of the commitment, dedication and passion to our dedicated leadership. Here are the current trustees who ensure that the Three Rivers Foundation continues to reflect the goals and commitment of the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
Mark Ingersoll, Board Chairperson
Jay Bozievich, Board Vice Chairperson
Ron Brainard, Trustee
Tom Grove, Trustee
Bob Main, Trustee
Fay Stewart, Trustee
Stephanie Watkins, Trustee
Three Rivers Foundation supports innovative ideas, collaborative approaches and grassroots efforts in the following areas: education, health, public safety, problem gambling, the arts, the environment, cultural activities and historic preservation.
Nonprofit organizations with 501 (c) (3) designation and government organizations located in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane and Lincoln Counties are encouraged to review grant criteria and application deadlines on the Three Rivers Foundations Web site.
Other Oregon nonprofits seeking grant support for projects specifically important to Native American populations in Oregon, have a “statewide” impact, or other Oregon federally recognized tribes are encouraged to apply for future opportunities.
