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WiseMind – Turning Stress into Strength
The WiseMind Emotion Coaching Project addresses critical challenges in youth emotional wellness and social-emotional development. Using neuroscience-backed strategies, coaches help youth manage emotions and thrive. WiseMind shared this story about Kaylyn and her transformation through the program: “When we first met, Kaylyn sat with her head down, arms crossed, avoiding eye contact. She mumbled responses…
Vietnam War Memorial
The Salem Foundation is proud to have supported the newly unveiled Vietnam War Memorial. On the grounds of the Oregon State Capital, the space is a carefully constructed, open-area between black-stone walls with benches placed for reflection and healing. The walls are engraved with the names of 790 Oregonians who lost their lives in the…
Mid-Valley Literacy Center
Marcine Hays is a volunteer tutor at Mid-Valley Literacy Center. She completed the tutor training in January 2019. She is currently teaching a class of beginning level adult students at Mid-Valley Literacy Center (MVLC) for winter term 2024. The picture shows her teaching the current beginning level students. All tutors teach mornings, afternoons or evenings…