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The Roseburg News Review---January 9, 20
The Cow Creek Foundation has distributed more $8 million in grants to non-profit organizations since its inception in 1997.
At the latest semi -annual grant awards ceremony, the Foundation awarded more than $430 million to almost 50 social service organizations in Southern Oregon.
Carma Mornarich, the new executive director of the Foundation, spoke about maintaining the legacy of Martha Young, founding executive director, who died in 2006.
Sue Shaffer, tribal chairman, said she is pleased to have a trusted Douglas County visionary as the new executive director.By Cara Pallone
By Cara PalloneBy Cara Pallone
The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awarded $432,727 to 47 organizations and announced Carma Mornarich as its new foundation director during its semi-annual grant awards ceremony Tuesday morning.
Although many non-profit groups from seven Southern Oregon counties weren't able to attend due to weather conditions, most of the Douglas County organizations, including The Battered Persons' Advocacy and St. Joseph's Community Kitchen, were present to collect monetary awards.
The foundation placed an emphasis on community hunger for this round of grants.
BPA was awarded $15,000 to purchase a minivan or station wagon to transport clients to grocery stores, because many of them cannot drive because of increasing gas prices.
St. Joseph's Community Kitchen was awarded $7,500 to aid in serving twiceweekly, healthy and warm meals to Douglas County residents.
A special award, along with a $10,000 grant, was given to Winston Area Community Partnership as a tribute to Buss Rondeau, who died in 2000. He was a founding member of the foundation board. The money will go to 2 the construction of the Winston Skateboard/Bike Park. The Buss Rondeau Award has been given each granting cycle.
With the 10th anniversary of the foundation in 2007, the tribe estimates it has given more than $ 8 million in grants to non-profit organizations since its inception.
Chairwoman Sue Shaffer said the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians' mission has always been about "building people." She said the focus is on education and youth and addressing the hunger situation in our communities.
"It's that simple. Because of the economy, our tribal dollars will have to stretch further and further because the need is greater and greater."
Following the awards ceremony, during which a total of $152,500 was awarded to Douglas County non-profit groups, Mornarich, the new executive director of the foundation, spoke about maintaining the legacy of Martha Young, founding executive director, who died in 2006.
Of the people in the banquet room representing non-profit organizations, Mornarich said, "It's good vitamins to hear about all the wonderful projects."
Shaffer said she is pleased to have someone who understands the foundation's mission and to have a trusted Douglas County visionary as the new director.
"Farm families have a history of helping each other," said Shaffer. "Carma comes from that type of family."
Mornarich, born and raised in Days Creek, has been a board member since 2001. She will be the second executive director in the foundation's 10-year history.
Donations to Douglas County groups
Battered Persons' Advocacy:
$15,000 for purchase of a 2004 or newer minivan/station wagon to transport clients as well as to support rural activities.CASA of Douglas County:
$10,000 to increase time for supervisor position so services can be extended to 68 more children; also to support operating costsCobb Street Children's Learning Center:
$10,000 to subsidize cost of child care for low-income families.Umpqua Training and Employment:
$5,000 for incentives to students working toward GED.Douglas Resident Training Facilities:
$15,000 to remodel two bathrooms to conform with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.General Conference of Seventh Day Adventists - Glide Helping Hands:
$1,600 for purchase of food from UCAN Food Bank for rural communities of Dixonville, Glide, Idleyld Park and Diamond Lake.Glide Community Club:
$10,000 for replacement of flooring in main meeting room and bathrooms.Lower Umpqua Community Center: $10,000 to replace commercial dishwasher.
South Douglas Food Bank:
$15,000 to buy food and assist with utility costs.St. Joseph's Community Kitchen:
$7,500 to subsidize costs of operations.Sutherlin/Oakland Food Pantry:
$4,000 to buy bread from a local store at a special price.UCAN Family Connections:
$15,000 for training of childcare providers, provision of scholarships, promotional flyers and assessment tool booklets.Umpqua Community Health Center:
$10,000 for general operating support.Winston Area Community Partnership:
the Buss Rondeau Award recipient gets $10,000 for construction of skate and bike park.