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The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians & 
Three Rivers Foundation 

Three Rivers Foundation Awards $1.4 Million to Oregon Organizations 

Florence, Ore. -- The Three Rivers Foundation is excited to award significant grants to help people throughout western Oregon. The foundation, established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians as the charitable arm of its Three Rivers Casino Resort, will distribute $1.4 million in funding to 100 organizations from six Oregon counties.

“These grants trickle down and make a positive impact on communities in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane and Lincoln counties,” says Doug Barrett, Tribe Council member and Three Rivers Foundation Board of Trustees Chair. “It has been great to work with our board to give away this money to so many great organizations and Tribes that help so many families and individuals.” 

Counties receiving grants are as follows. See below for exact amounts and organizations.
 
• Coos Bay – 28 organizations
• Curry – 7 organizations
• Douglas – 10 organizations
• Lane – 50 organizations
• Lincoln – 5 organizations

The Three Rivers Foundation supports innovative ideas, collaborative approaches and grassroots efforts in education, health, public safety, problem gambling, the arts, environment, cultural activities and historic preservation. Since it began awarding grants in 2012 the foundation has given out $2,694,340.81
Food Backpacks for Kids in Florence, which helps ensure no kid goes hungry, received $10,000 for its programming. 

“It is the remarkable generosity of people and businesses like Three Rivers that allow us to make this program sustainable. These children find themselves in food insecurity at no cause of their own,” said Pastor and CEO Dale Edwards. 

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Emerald Valley stayed open to serve kids during the pandemic was awarded $25,000

“Three Rivers Foundation understands the urgent need to help ignite the imagination and interest of kids, especially traditionally underrepresented groups like girls and young people of color, to the possibility that STEAM learning can provide for enhancing their fundamental skills at school. With this grant money, our organization can expand these programs and serve even more kids,” said Matt Sorensen, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Emerald Valley, 

The Three Rivers Foundation also awarded grants to healthcare organizations that found themselves on the front lines during this pandemic.

“We are extremely grateful to the Three Rivers Foundation for their generous support. When we informed them of the ongoing need to test our staff for exposure to COVID-19 to best protect the terminally ill in our care and our staff, they came to our aid,” said Doreen Kelly, South Coast Hospice & Palliative Care Services, Inc. 

A life-saving funding of $25,000 was even awarded to the Central Coast Humane Society. 

“The grant is being used to spay/neuter, vaccinate, treat illnesses and injuries, and help feed community cat colonies. They provide rodent control and much needed peace and purpose for their caregivers. We are truly grateful to the Three Rivers Foundation,” said Barbara Perry, President of CCHS.

Three Rivers Casino Resort
Owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, Three Rivers Casino Resort has strong ties to the surrounding community along the Central Oregon Coast. As one of the largest employers in the area, Three Rivers provides resources and opportunities for both tribal and non-tribal members of the region. In addition to providing local jobs, Three Rivers sponsors local arts programs for both professional and children’s theater and donates to dozens of local and regional nonprofit organizations. It has become a pillar of community support; the philanthropic spirit of Three Rivers Casino is felt deeply on the Central Oregon Coast and statewide. For more information, visit threeriverscasino.com.
 
About the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, & Siuslaw Indians
The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians are made up of 3 tribes (4 Bands): 2 bands of Coos Tribes: Hanis Coos (Coos Proper), Miluk Coos; Lower Umpqua Tribe; and Siuslaw Tribe. The tribes trace their ancestry back to the aboriginal inhabitants of the South-Central coast of Oregon. For more information, visit ctclusi.org.

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