Non-Profit

Kiwanis Canby Celebrating 66 Years of Holiday Joy

Join the Canby Kiwanis this holiday season! For 66 years, the Kiwanis Canby Community Food & Toy Drive has united our community to support families in need, assisting over 500 families and 1,100 kids last year. With rising costs, your contributions are crucial. From toy collection barrels to volunteering opportunities, there are many ways to help. Discover how you can bring joy to those facing tough times. Read on to learn more!

McMinnville Community Support Takes to the Streets

What comes to mind when you see the color pink? Traditionally linked to femininity, pink has become a strong symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness. In McMinnville, the “Paint Mac Pink” initiative has grown into “Paint Yamhill County Pink,” led by the inspiring nonprofit With Courage. Each October, the Pink Light Campaign honors those impacted by breast cancer while raising crucial funds. Learn how this movement began and how you can get involved to make a difference. Join us in spreading hope and awareness!

Strength, Support, and Sisterhood

Join us for the Breast Cancer Community Luncheon on Oct. 26, 2024, at the Embassy Suites Washington Square! This event unites patients, survivors, and loved ones for a day of support and inspiration. Enjoy educational classes, a fashion show featuring survivors, and connect with local vendors dedicated to breast cancer awareness. Celebrate the medical community with the Compassion Award and learn about resources from Breast Friends. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this caring community!

Give Big, Give Back With the Canby Rotary

Step into the past with the Canby Rotary annual auction, where the theme is “Cruisin’ the ’50s”! Embrace an evening filled with joy, camaraderie, and support for a noble cause. Featuring remarkable auction items, delectable cuisine, and the opportunity to win $2,500 in Alaska Airlines credits, this is an event of unparalleled significance. Whether your passion lies with vintage cars or retro fashion, this captivating affair promises something for everyone. Save the date for October 26, and dress in your finest ’50s garments for an unforgettable night! Explore canbyrotary.com for further information.

Tiny Drops Making Mighty Ripples

The 100+ Who Care Alliance in Clackamas County is a testament to the power of collective action, uniting over 100 individuals to donate $100 twice a year, resulting in a $10,000 donation to a local non-profit. Led by Vanessa Zimmerman, the program has exceeded its goal, raising $11,900 at its last event and sharing the surplus with other nominees.

Grants Enrich Local Non-Profits

Camas-Washougal Community Chest and its partners announce $134k in grants. Services for children, families funded by Rotary volunteers. Includes emergency food assistance, safe temporary shelter, and water quality monitoring. Donations needed to meet goal. Learn how to contribute on the CWCC’s website.

Grants for Good, Helping Good Causes Do Good

The Camas-Washougal Community Chest will launch its annual fundraising drive Oct. 1, 2023 with a goal of raising $120,000 for 2024 grants. In a continuing partnership with CWCC, the Camas–Washougal Rotary Foundation and the Camas Lions Club plan to provide additional grant funds.

Building Better, Canby Looks Forward

Fundraising continues for a larger facility. With the community’s support, the nonprofit also plans to greatly expand and enhance its programs and services in Canby, strengthen partnerships with other local organizations and nonprofits serving those in need, and work to share its model with neighboring communities who have expressed interest in replicating it.

Driving Away Hunger

Car donations = 580 meals to neighbors in need.
Donate Your Car to Charity.
Help Drive Away Hunger.
Providing meals, shelter and vocational training for people seeking a path to new life.

The Canby Kids Are Alright:

Almost every story about success a Canby High School team or athlete has experienced at the state level is also a story about Canby Kids. Canby Kids Inc., is the local, independent nonprofit organization dedicated to providing youth recreational and competitive team sports opportunities for children in and around the Canby area on a year-round basis.