501(c)(3) · Willamette Valley

Helping local nonprofits reach the people who want to help.

Friends of KSLM supports charitable organizations across the Willamette Valley through community awareness, media outreach, educational workshops, and collaborative grant programs.

Nonprofits
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Hours
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Workshops
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Community members in the Willamette Valley supporting local nonprofits
The Challenge

Local needs are growing. Nonprofits need more reach.

Across the Mid-Willamette Valley, community organizations are doing remarkable work — and they need more neighbors to know about it.

Families need essentials

Food, housing, clothing, and care remain pressing needs for many neighbors across the valley.

Youth & vulnerable members

Young people, seniors, and those facing crisis need consistent, compassionate community support.

Nonprofits stretched thin

Local organizations do meaningful work with limited staff, funding, and visibility.

Awareness changes lives

Connecting needs with people ready to help is one of the most powerful tools we have.

The Solution

A support system for community impact.

By helping nonprofits share their message, promote events, request volunteers, and communicate urgent needs, we strengthen the organizations already serving our community.

01

Businesses & donors contribute

Local companies and community supporters fund the work.

02

Friends of KSLM reviews & awards

An independent board reviews mission alignment and awards support.

03

Nonprofits receive visibility

Awareness, outreach, and media that helps their mission reach further.

Who We Serve

Three audiences. One stronger Willamette Valley.

Nonprofits & Charities

Get the awareness, audience, and storytelling support to grow your mission and reach more neighbors.

Community Members in Need

Learn about local programs, volunteer opportunities, and resources happening close to home.

Local Businesses & Supporters

Strengthen the community where your employees and customers live with meaningful, mission-aligned giving.

Community Impact Areas

Where awareness creates real change.

Health
Education
Housing
Food Support
Counseling
Youth & Family
Volunteer Mobilization
Media Literacy
Featured Program

Positive Community Impact Grant Program

Eligible nonprofits can apply for support that helps them share public service messages, promote community events, request volunteers, and raise awareness for charitable initiatives.

Explore the Grant Program
  • Public service messaging for charitable causes
  • Event promotion to community members
  • Volunteer recruitment awareness
  • Donation need amplification
  • Storytelling and communication support
Demo Impact Snapshot

A picture of community results.

Placeholder metrics shown for concept purposes — final figures will be reviewed by the Board and reported annually.

48
Nonprofits supported
120+
Campaigns launched
1,400
Workshop participants
75
Community events promoted
3,200
Volunteer needs amplified

Together, we can help good work reach more people.