As we enter the month of Thanksgiving, our hearts are full of gratitude — gratitude for our community, our partners, and the opportunity to serve.
We are especially thankful to our community partners who showed up for our recent Meet and Greet. It was a wonderful event where more than forty community members came together to share conversation, connection, and care for our community.
We’re also grateful to Dickinson Consulting for their incredible work on our SWOT analysis — identifying our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This process allowed us to reflect on who we are as an organization, celebrate our impact, and prepare to build an even greater one in the future.
Our partnership with the Salem-Keizer School District continues to grow. We are planning to facilitate a workshop for middle school students and will continue reaching out to youth and families throughout the holiday season to support the needs of our community.
As we move toward the close of the year, we’re already planning for an exciting 2026. Our upcoming Board Retreat and First Annual Fundraiser, “The Blueprint,” will help us strengthen our foundation for even greater impact.
Together, we will continue building stronger, more vibrant, and healthier communities. Thank you for walking alongside us and supporting our mission to uplift Marion and Polk Counties.
Greggery Peterson
Executive Director
