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The Dental Foundation of Oregon
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The Dental Foundation of Oregon (DFO) was founded by the Oregon Dental Association in 1982 to help improve the oral health of Oregonians. The DFO mission is: Improving oral health for Oregon’s children. The Tooth…
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Self Enhancement, Inc
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Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI), a nonprofit organization supports at-risk urban youth. According to both national and local statistics, about half of all African American students do not graduate from high school. According to Portland Public…
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School Garden Project
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In earlier days, we were an agrarian society and raising our own food was common place. Today’s children see food coming from grocery stores, convenience stores, and fast food restaurants. They’ve lost touch with the…
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McKenzie River Trust
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“The McKenzie River Trust protects special lands in Lane and Douglas Counties for their habitat, water quality, and scenic values.” The McKenzie River Trust acquires land through donation, purchase and conservation easements to provide the…
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Keizer/Salem Area Seniors
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Imagine a cold Friday morning. As you’re trudging off to work, imagine what other people are doing. Others are heading out the door to their job or to school. Others are just heading to bed…
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Farmworker Housing Development Corporation
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Colonia Amistad is located in Independence, Oregon and is the newest residential units for Farmworker Housing Development Corporation (FHDC). In 2007, SMCF made a $41,000 investment to support educational programs at Colonia Amistad. The project…
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