Program goals

The mission of Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is to improve the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. Through our community health impact work, we respond to evolving health care and community health needs by supporting initiatives that advance our mission.

Guiding principles

• We give high priority to investments that create positive, functional change and attempt to resolve problems at their source.
• We recognize and respect Marion and Polk counties' diverse regions and populations and seek to advance health equity through our programs.
• We believe that creative and sustainable solutions come from engaged community partnerships united toward a common goal.
• Projects must have measurable goals, tangible outcomes and a plan for sustainability.
• We aim to invest in the entire Marion and Polk region through a variety of partnerships.

Funding limitations

Funding is limited to $2,500 per organization. Larger requests are by invitation only. If you have an idea which requires an investment more than $2,500, please share your thoughts at community.relations@salemhealth.org to begin a dialogue.

Nondiscrimination policy

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability/disability, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or any other protected class. Applicants must adhere to similar standards in the delivery of services.

Criteria

• Events and programs must take place within Marion and Polk counties.
• Individuals, individual schools, sports teams, capital expenses, endowments and political activities or candidates are not eligible for funding.
• Organizations may not receive funding from Salem Health more than twice in a fiscal year (July – June).
• Events with a focus on the consumption of substances, such as alcohol, nicotine, or marijuana are not eligible.
• Events intended strictly for the purpose of fundraising are not eligible.

Funding priorities

Salem Health’s funding priorities align with the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Implementation Plan (CHIP), as well as Salem Health’s internal organizational strategies. Salem Health will consider the following as areas to invest resources to enhance our community’s overall health.

Access to health care

Access to health care, especially preventative and primary care, is the foundation of a healthy community.

Examples:

• Vaccine education and access
• Health screenings
• Coordination of care for marginalized and vulnerable populations
• Culturally and linguistically responsive care
• Telehealth and mobile clinic supplies
• Sports physicals
• Health fairs
• Emergency preparedness and response
• Health care workforce recruitment and retention

Community safety

Violent assaults and shootings are on the rise in our community. We believe everyone should live in a safe home, neighborhood and community. Salem Health works collaboratively with local partners to reduce violence and improve safety, resulting in resilient community and better overall health outcomes.

Examples:

• Community safety, violence prevention and intervention initiatives.
• Events and activities intended to build relationships and trust between citizens and law enforcement.
• Projects supporting safer neighborhoods.
• Safe weapon and medication storage.
• Community building activities for vulnerable populations.

Event sponsorships

In alignment with our mission and priorities listed above, Salem Health welcomes the opportunity to sponsor events that promote healthy behaviors and help meet community needs throughout our service area.

Examples:

• Community building events.
• Events that promote resiliency, belonging and wellness through physical activity.
• Events that create opportunities to build social connections, resiliency and improve emotional well-being, especially for underserved populations.
  

Process

• Requests should be submitted 90 to 120 days before the event.
• Requests are reviewed monthly. Requests received after the fifth day of the month will be reviewed the following month. Notification of funding decision will be given the same month request was reviewed.
• A contract for funds, along with an invoice, are required if the request is awarded.
• Awardees are asked to provide a brief outcome report. Failure to submit will affect eligibility for future funding.

Get started

Submit your request by clicking on the applicable box below. You will receive notification that your request has been received. If you have questions, please email community.relations@salemhealth.org.

News and past recipients

The 2018 Salem Health Community Partnership Grants to be awarded total approximately $285,000. 

Grant funding encourages innovative collaboration and engagement among community organizations that share a common vision for better health and meet community health needs identified by Salem Health’s volunteer Board of Trustees. Current priorities for projects include obesity prevention, tobacco and substance use cessation and promoting early childhood health.

“These organizations have proven themselves to be committed to the health and well-being of the Mid-Willamette Valley,” says Sharon Heuer, Salem Health director of community benefits. “We’re excited to partner with them and support their worthwhile projects.”

The recipients of these grants are:

• Boys and Girls Club of Marion and Polk Counties - $25,000 to support the Triple Play initiative, an initiative to encourage healthy and active lifestyles among youth.
• Marion Polk Food Share - $25,000 to increase access to fruits, vegetables and nutrition education through innovative partnerships with community-supported agriculture and community health clinics.
• Isaac’s Room - $41,000 to strengthen the holistic approach of IKE Quest and enable divested youth to build a foundation for greater success by establishing healthy patterns of behavior, reversing/reducing the effects of obesity and substance abuse and addiction, while enhancing physical, mental and spiritual health and wholeness.
• Community Services Consortium - $50,000 to fund the CSC Youth and Community Garden, a new, community-based project in Independence designed to address the issue of obesity by providing experiential education opportunities to community members through gardening, nutrition education and promotion of active lifestyles.
• Liberty House - $50,000 to establish a new and critically-needed medical evaluation service for children in Polk County who are referred to Liberty House with concerns of physical or sexual abuse or neglect.
• Options Family Counseling - $44,418 to increase access to substance use disorder treatment in Marion and Polk counties in collaboration with Bridgeway Recovery Services.

For more information on Salem Health Community Partnership Grants, please visit: www.salemhealth.org/community-partnership-grants.

Salem Health offers exceptional care to people in and around Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley. It comprises hospitals in Salem and Dallas, a medical group of primary and specialty care providers, plus other affiliated services. Visit us at www.salemhealth.org; “Like” us on www.facebook.com/salemhealth; follow us on Twitter: @salemhealth; and view us at www.youtube.com/salemhealth.