by Severn Williams | May 5, 2020 | Stories
We sat down and chatted with Chris Quaka, the President and CEO of the Benton Community Foundation. Since 1953, the Foundation has supported local nonprofits, families, and community members through matching donors with organizations in need of support. Chris chats...
by Severn Williams | Apr 28, 2020 | Stories
Even though most local classes, events, performances and playgrounds remain closed or on hold during the COVID-19 crisis, Corvallis Parks & Recreation is keeping the spirit of art, culture and community alive. Check out this video by Parks & Rec to learn more:...
by Severn Williams | Apr 22, 2020 | Stories, Ways to Help
Chintimini Wildlife Center provides an invaluable service to our community. The Center takes in injured and orphaned wildlife, with the goal of reintroducing them to their natural habitat. And Chintimini’s vibrant nature programs foster a meaningful connection between...
by Severn Williams | Apr 17, 2020 | Resources, Stories
The Benton Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund dispersed its first round of emergency grants this week, as reported in the Philomath Express. Recipients include The Alsea Valley Gleaners, Marys River Gleaners, Coastal Range Food Bank and Jeni’s Place...
by Severn Williams | Apr 16, 2020 | Stories
The Corvallis Advocate recently ran a story about the Portable Handwashing Station Project, which is mobilizing volunteers to build, place and maintain handwashing stations around Benton County. The stations, which are human-powered, made out of simple...
by Severn Williams | Apr 14, 2020 | Stories
We interviewed Ed Kelly, the CEO of The Corvallis Clinic. Kelly discusses how the Clinic has been managing the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, including providing more patient care through telemedicine appointments. Kelly also discusses the impact of a sharp decrease in...
