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Our Shelter To Go Year-Round! The incredible success of 13 Salmon Family Center was duly noted by our County Comissioners who, in turn, voted to give of a generous increase in our grant monies. This will allow us to make four important improvements: Rev. Kate Lore and Goose Hollow Family Shelter Director Brandi Tuck (below) were recently asked to speak about the successful partnership of our two shelters at the Oregon Interfaith Summit on Homeless Children and Families. The event took place in Salem and drew 250 people from throughout the state who are alarmed by the escalating numbers of homeless children and youth reported by state agencies. Children made up 31 percent of Oregon’s homeless population this year, according to a one-night survey organized by the Oregon Housing and Community Services. This was up by 33 percent from the year before. The one-day event was hosted by the Ecumencial Ministries of Oregon and held at Salem First United Methodist Church on June 24, 2010. To volunteer at Thirteen Salmon Family Center go to www.goosehollowfamilyshelter.org Click on “Volunteer” link at left of page and then scroll down to bottom of page. I. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 1) Preschool activities: 10 – 11:30 a.m. , Monday through Friday 2) Afterschool Activity Host: 3:30-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday 4) Saturday activities: Time (your choice) Thanks to everyone who has generously donated! Our rooms are equiped, and kitchen shelves are well stocked with food items for the time being. Ongoing needs: Notes: • Donations to Thirteen Salmon Family Center are tax-deductible and can be left at the church office or in the donation box located in Fuller Hall. Questions about donations should be addressed to Kate Lore. • Thirteen Salmon will not have a clothes closet; however, if you have clothing you wish to donate, please contact Brandi Tuck or Allie Brucculeri at Goose Hollow Family Shelter (503-228-3195). |






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