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CELEBRATE NATIONAL NONPROFIT DAY Charitable nonprofits embody the best of America, according to the National Council of Nonprofits.

Nonprofits provide a way for people to work together for the common good, transforming shared beliefs and hopes into action and nonprofits give shape to our boldest dreams, highest ideals, and noblest causes, the Council states at its website.

In this special presentation, The Chronicle and our advertising partners recognize and pay tribute to our area nonprofits, their staff and volunteers who help those in need. It can be a difficult and challenging journey, but the nonprofits work to

find the path leading to solutions.

According to the National Council of Nonprofits, America’s 1.3 million charitable nonprofits feed, heal, shelter, educate, inspire, enlighten, and nurture people of every age, gender, race, and socioeconomic status, from coast to coast, border to border, and beyond. They foster civic engagement and leadership, drive economic growth, and strengthen the fabric of our communities. Every single day.

We encourage our readers to seek out and offer consistent support, financially or as a volunteer, to the local nonprofits of their choice.

United Way of Columbia County We love all of our donors and sponsors.

Clatskanie Arts Commission, 2021-22 Season Big Band in the Park: Monday, September 6, 2-4 in City Park - Free Fernhill Bluegrass Band with the Bloomer Family: Sunday, September 19, 3 p.m. www.fernhillbluegrass.com Fern Hill approaches its bluegrass music in the style of the classic bands of the 1950’s.

Violinist Aaron Meyers: Saturday, October 2, 7:30 p.m. www.aaronmeyer.com Aaron immediately engages his fans, displaying an affinity for the violin in a seemingly effortless mastery of the instrument.

Men of Worth Celtic Christmas: Sunday, December 12, 3 p.m. www.menofworth.com In 1986, Scotsman Donnie Macdonald and Irishman James Keigher came together to

perform Irish and Scottish folk music, combining traditional and contemporary styles. They will be joined by Kevin Carr on fiddle/ pipes and Maureen Brennan on harp. Kelsey Wilson O’Brien will be their dancer.

Sundae and Mr. Goessl, Sunday, March 20, 3 p.m. sundaeandmrgoessl.com “Sundae + Mr. Goessl are storming the country with their delightful brand of countrified jazz, melding the likability of Americana, pop and country music.

Karen Carpenter Tribute Band: Sunday, April 3, 3 p.m. rebeccahardiman.com/karencarpenter-tribute-band “When you close your eyes and listen to the Karen Carpenter Tribute Band it’s as if you were in the presence of Karen Carpenter!”

Pianist Sarah Hagan: Sunday, May 22, 3 p.m. sarahhagen.com Canadian pianist Sarah Hagen has performed in concert halls and has been heard on broadcasts throughout North America and Europe.

Awarded as Ontario Contact’s 2017 Artist of the Year and the British Columbia Performances will be held at the Birkenfeld Theatre in the Clatskanie Cultural Center, 75 S. Nehalem, Clatskanie, Oregon.

Brochures and tickets for this year’s Performing Arts Series will be available at the park on Labor Day, online at clatskaniearts.org or by calling 503-728-3403. Tickets held from the COVID canceled programs will be honored but must be exchanged for the same performance at least a week before the new performance date. Please call 503-728-3403.

Ve ry great change starts f rom very small conversations, he l d among people who care.

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Thank you for being the glue in our community!

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Tha nk you, to a l l o f o u r C o n n e c t o r s t h a t a re s h a r i n g t h e i r s t o r y. w w w. C onne c t S H . or g

RAINIER OREGON HISTORICAL MUSEUM (ROHM)

106 W. B St, Rainier, Oregon 97048, Located inside Rainier City Hall on the 3rd fl.

Open every Saturday from noon until 4 pm, except major holiday weekends.

Website: Rainiermuseum.org Email: rainiermuseum@hotmail.com Our museum is working hard to raise money to build a new museum, please help us by sending a donation to ROHM, PO Box 762, Rainier OR 97048.

Note on check; in care of the museum building fund.

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CELEBRATE NATIONAL NONPROFIT DAY Marketing at your fingertips

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Opening for tours Friday - Sunday: 1-5pm, $5 Adults $ Children Friday Tea and Sweets: 2-4pm, $5 Harvest Festival: September 26th, 12-5pm Book us for Weddings, Events, and Holiday Parties

Contact Amy at 503-397-0116

1925 First Street, Columbia City • www.capleshouse.com 503-397-5390 • capleshouse@comcast.net

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a national grassroots organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for those living with mental illness as well as individuals and families whose loved ones face the challenges of mental illness.

The Columbia County Cultural Coalition honors Darrel Whipple, who served the CCCC from its founding and was for many years its Chair. Darrel has been selfless in his leadership and in his service to Columbia County. The CCCC Board Members offer him their love and thanks.

For further information about the CCCC and its activities, see our website: http://columbiacultural.org.

Kelly Miller

Donations direct to NAMI Oregon to support NAMI Columbia County Please send to: 4701 SE 24th Ave. Suite E, Portland, OR 97202

A non-audition community chorus You are invited to join the choir!

Alice Boyer Artistic Director, Robert Fishel, Accompanist River City Singers

Food boxes:

Lynnda Fuller. Director, Robin Nunn, Accompanist River City Singers Children’s Choir

Mon Tue & Thur from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Thrift Store:

Mon Tue & Thur from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Executive Director 220 E. Columbia River Hwy PO Box 773, Clatskanie, OR 97016 turning3point@gmail.com www.clatskanieturningpoint.org Phone: 503-728-3126 Fax: 503-728-5182

Oregon. Providing support online is a viable way to go when transportation and COVID challenges are issues. Online resources create an opportunity to interact with others and be in the safety of your own environment. If there is a topic one would like to have support with for self and others, contact NAMI Oregon. If you have been wanting to try a virtual support meeting, please do so! NAMI Oregon will assist you in finding resources for education, support, and advocacy. To find out current details for NAMI Columbia County support group, please contact NAMI Oregon at www.namior. org or call 503.230.8009. www.facebook.com/ Columbia County NAMI.

The River City Singers

Turning Point Community Service Center To assist members of our community with a helping hand

NAMI Columbia County support group focuses on self-care of individuals and families whose lives are affected by mental illness of a loved one. There is no denying that isolation and lack social interactions have taken a toll on all of us. Our support group has managed to stay in touch and has resumed our in-person support group in accordance with COVID guidelines. As we are not sure what the coming months will bring related to COVID, we would like to encourage folks to prepare for ways to stay connected with people and activities that offer support for your well-being.

NAMI Oregon online support groups are happening for individuals and families all over

Currently accepting Holiday food box donations Please call for the list

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We’ll be rehearsing and performing again as soon as we can. Plans are ongoing for upcoming concerts and special projects.

Contact Marilyn at (503) 396-0939 or rccclynnda@gmail.com

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Hay Day Dinner & Hullabaloo Join us at Grabhorn Farm (Scappoose, OR) for an evening benefiting the Amani Center, and help child victims of abuse & neglect toward hope, healing and recovery.

Saturday, September 18th

➢ Car & Tractor Show: 4-6pm ➢ Fun & Games: Start at 4:30pm ➢ Dinner: 6:30pm

Grab your boots, a cool ride and check out what awaits you in a down-home country atmosphere.

➢ BBQ & Beverages ➢ Car & Tractor Show ➢ Silent Auction ➢ Farm-themed Games ➢ Raffles ➢ Live Music & Dancing

For more info or to purchase tickets

Ticket price: $25 each. Go to www.amanicenter.org and click on “Hullabaloo Tickets - Sept. 18, 2021.”

Giving a voice to child victims of crime and abuse... ...Will you join us? Donate ~ Volunteer ~ Advocate

• Safe Community • Accessible Justice • Happy & Healthy Kids

Phone: 503-366-4005 • Email: info@amanicenter.org • Website: www.amanicenter.org Columbia County’s trusted local news source

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Kiwanis members donate time and energy to worthwhile community activities. You can help your community by volunteering or becoming a member.

Every year Kiwanis Club of St. Helens contributes thousands of dollars to needy children and families throughout Columbia County.

To find out how you can help, contact any St. Helens Kiwanis member or email: sthelenskiwanisclub@gmail.com

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casahelpskids.org (503) ( ( ) )410-5043 The St. Helens Lions Club • Emergency food assistance • Firewood • Energy assistance • Backpack program • Holiday baskets • Referrals

We offer heartfelt thanks to the community

for its support of our many service projects and charitable programs,

and to the many businesses that support

Kelly Miller Executive Director Monetary donations welcomed: P.O. Box 448 Rainier, OR 97048 Food Bank hours Mon & Wed from 12 - 4

HOPE Chest Thrift Store

located at 107 E. 1st St. Hours: Mon Wed Fri from 10 - 4 www.hopeofrainier.com

our Flag Program involving the display

of 235 US flags on national patriotic holidays.

Currently accepting Holiday food box donations Please call for the list

“We Serve” in many ways

Join us – We serve better together For more information, call 503-396-7046

If you or someone you know is interested in rewarding position, helping our most vulnerable citizens live great lives, reach out and apply! We have excellent benefits and even squeeze in fun activities like our annual ski day! Come join our team!

What is a not for profit? A not for profit is a business that does philanthropic work for the greater good of the community. Being a not for profit does not mean you don’t make a profit, it means you don’t have shareholders to which you are responsible. Any profit made at lifempowered goes directly back into our services, to cover increases in the cost of doing business; infrastructure and repairs, food and lodging for the people we support and ideally, wage increases for our dedicated and invaluable Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s).

DSP’s are the backbone of our services. Without them, we would not exist. They show up, even in this awful time of COVID-19, 24/7, to ensure that the people we support – Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) – are able to live the life they choose.

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Despite being a private, not for profit agency, lifempowered is heavily dependent on the funding provided by the Oregon State Legislators for IDD services in 24 hour settings. Because we are chronically underfunded: current funding supports about 70% of our cost of doing business, 88% of which is the cost of 24 hour employees, we are always struggling to give wage increases and pay what our amazing DSP’s deserve.

Thankfully, this last legislative session saw the largest increase in funding ever in the history of IDD services, but unfortunately it will not be distributed until July of 2022. Between the chronic underfunding, the COVID-19 pandemic and the high cost of living, we are at an all-time staffing low. And, as you can imagine, we cannot safely operate without our DSP’s.

If you would like to contribute in other ways, we would love to hear from you – we are always looking for motivated people to join our Board of Directors, volunteers for our Capital Campaign, and of course financial donations are always appreciated.

You can apply for open positions directly at 105 Port Avenue in St Helens or on our website www.lifemp.org.

For more information about joining our Board, reach out to Cindy Stockton, Executive Director at 503-397-1922 X 302 We can’t wait to hear from you!