Salem-News.com Charity articles Page 26

Oregon Police Agencies Participate in Special Olympics Torch Run (VIDEO)

The torch runners passed through Salem Wednesday.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police officers joined other law enforcement agencies from the local area for the "Flame of Hope" annual Law Enforcement Torch Run June 3rd. Officers joined state troopers and country deputies in running the torch over the twelve-mile course that wound through the Mid-Willamette Valley.

Salem Police officers received the torch from members of the Marion County Sheriff's Office at the Sunnyside/Turner Exit on Interstate 5 and ran the torch up Commercial Street, stopping at the Salem Civic Center for a brief ceremony.

Inmate Work Crews Support Washington County Woodcutters

The Washington County Jail used a work crew of 6-8 inmates, depending on the day, to buck up the trees and then split and stack the wood.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Washington County Jail inmate workers have been working with the Washington County Woodcutters, Incorporated, an organization that splits and delivers firewood to elderly Washington County residents to heat their homes in winter.

Night of Fire 2008 Lights It Up!

The event is set for tonight in the Salem Evangelical Church parking lot on N. Liberty Street.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon hot rod and custom car enthusiasts get together each summer for a very special celebration called "Night of Fire." In fact, the gathering is earning a reputation for being one of the state's top events for cars, and it also is an event with a heart.

The idea is to bring hundreds of cars and thousands of enthusiasts together for an event in the Salem area that is family friendly and downright memorable. Highlights at this get together include the lighting of the jet car, drag racers, low rider hops, and plenty of great food from vendors like Adams Rib Smokehouse.

Night of Fire `08 is Tonight!

The event is set for tonight in the Salem Evangelical Church parking lot on N. Liberty Street.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon hot rod and custom car enthusiasts get together each summer for a very special celebration called "Night of Fire." In fact, the gathering is earning a reputation for being one of the state's top events for cars, and it also is an event with a heart.

Motorcycles, Music and Charity - Concert to Benefit Bradley-Angle House

Bradley-Angle House was the first domestic violence shelter on the West coast.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - A charity concert is being held at the Milwaukie, Elks Lodge on May, 31st 2008 to benefit Bradley-Angle House. Six local indie bands have volunteered their time for the cause of raising money for this worthy cause.

`Shop With a Cop` in Salem Helps 415 Local Kids

Law Enforcement for Youth says they are pleased to announced that their 2007 Shop with a Cop program was a resounding success.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Shop with Cop program partners disadvantaged children with a law enforcement officer to shop for a holiday gift. The kids are selected through several agencies including the housing authorities of Marion County and Salem, Salem/Keizer Schools, crisis centers and others,

McDonalds Helps in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

The event will be held in Salem at the McDonald’s Restaurant at 1110 SE Center Street, near the state capitol.

(SALEM) - This year’s Rose Festival princesses will visit a local McDonald’s in Salem Wednesday, May 2nd, to promote breast cancer awareness, benefiting Y-ME, a breast cancer research organization.

Sleep Country USA`s Pajama Bowl for Foster Kids Comes to Portland

Introduced Last Year in Seattle, Sleep Country USA Will Hold Its First Annual “Pajama Bowl” for Foster Kids in the Portland Market.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - On Sunday, May 20th, 2007, Sleep Country USA, the Northwest’s largest seller of premium mattresses, will host it’s newly introduced “Pajama Bowl” at Big Al’s in Vancouver, WA.

The event is designed to raise money for Oregon’s foster children and to give one lucky team of five bowlers the opportunity to each take home a brand new Simmons® Beautyrest® mattress set, also known as the “Bowling Ball” mattress.

Polk Deputies Get Shaved to Help Little Girl With Cancer

Madisyn Jenkins was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) January 27th of this year. Since then, she has been undergoing treatment for Leukemia at Doernbecher's.

(DALLAS, Ore.) - Deputies in Polk County are coming together to raise money for a little girl who is undergoing treatment for Leukemia.

Food for Fines Week Coming to Salem Public Library

Food items will be accepted at the Central Library, West Salem Branch, and on the Bookmobile.

(SALEM) - For one week only, Salem Public Library will forgive fines for patrons who bring in donations of non-perishable food items between Sunday, March 25th and Saturday, March 31st.

This highly successful program pays off for library patrons and for families served by Marion-Polk Food Share.

The 2006 Food for Fines program generated 6,100 pounds in donations. Fines totaling $3,993 were cleared on 576 library cards.