Who We Are
A local nonprofit, powered by volunteers.
Assistance League Salem-Keizer is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable corporation whose member volunteers deliver programs and perform specific services to meet community needs. Funds raised by the chapter go directly back into the Salem-Keizer community.
Our Mission
Mission
Transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs.
Our Vision
Vision
Addressing indentified needs of children and adults in our community.
Our Values
What guides our work
Collaborate
Work collectively to create maximum results.
Respect
Affirm the value of our members and those we serve.
Serve
Provide compassionate, caring services.
Welcome
Be an inclusive, transparent organization.
OUR APPROACH
How we engage with the community
- Focus services on the needs of our community.
- Inform the community of the current services we provide.
- Maintain an active and diverse volunteer base.
- Seek a variety of resources to assure financial stability.
Our Diversity Statement
Assistance League Salem-Keizer, as an organization, welcomes diverse individuals with varying perspectives and experiences. We make decisions based on the needs of the community and the needs of the recipients of our philanthropies. We treat our members, visitors, community volunteers, consigners, partners, and recipients with respect and civility.
Our History
History
Assistance League Salem-Keizer is one of 120 chapters of the National Assistance League — the first nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to assisting the less fortunate in their direct communities. Our local story began in 1962, when a group of local women banded together to form the Assistance League Salem-Keizer. Meetings were first held at personal homes, local eateries and at the historic Daue House where the Assistance League Gift Shop continues to thrive today.
Over the years, the Assistance League Salem-Keizer has hosted a variety of fundraising events and activities. Some of the most well-known were the Salem-Keizer cooks Tour, and the Lasagna Lunch, which was held annually until the pandemic of 2020. In October 2022, we held our first fundraising event since the pandemic at the Brothers Car Museum in Salem. Other seasonal fundraising events occur regularly throughout the year from jewelry sales and specialty art sales to holiday open houses featuring beautiful decor and homemade goodies made by the talented chapter members.
Alexander Daue House History
This large two and one-half story Craftsman Bungalow was built in 1907–08 for Alexander Daue by his brother Louis S. Daue. The house has a raised veranda on the north side and is the current home of our Gift Shop.
Louis S. Daue was listed as the architect of the house but if he was truly an architect, this is the only house in Oregon that he designed. His brother Alexander moved to Salem in 1891. Together the brothers formed a partnership selling groceries, crockery, clothing, glassware and other goods.
The house remained in the Daue family for at least 70 years. Today it hosts an antique and gift shop for the benefit of the Assistance League of Salem.
Executive Leadership
Executive Director
ALS-K is in the process of hiring an Executive Director.
Leadership
Board of Directors
Meet the volunteers who guide our chapter's work.
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