Summer Fall 2017

27 Summer/Fall 2017 Not only did the Providence grant inspire children, but it elic- ited a response from the community. One goal of the program was to build gardens at each of the elementary schools in Clat- sop County. Suddenly, Hampton Lumber donated wood, Bar- bara and Ed Hassan constructed raised garden boxes, Teevin and Fischer Quarry donated soil, 3D Landscaping donated time and equipment use, while Greenwood Resources, U.S. Bank and Timberland donated money. The Way to Wellville Coordinator Sydney Van Dusen says, “We are so grateful to Providence Seaside Hospital for not only jump-starting this program, but believing in Way to Wellville to execute it for 250 kids in our schools. Providence has been the backbone of many of our programs and an incredible com- munity partner.” Salem Health  SALEM HEALTH GRANTS $50,000 TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB PROGRAM TO FIGHT OBESITY Salem Health presented a $50,000 Community Partnership Grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion ,and Polk Counties. Grant funds will be used to hire a full-time coordi- nator for the Triple Play initiative—an initiative to encour- age healthy and active lifestyles among youth. Salem Health introduced the Community Partnership Grant program in Oct. 2014 and will grant a total of $306,382 in 2017. Successful initiatives improve the quality of life for those most at risk in the Salem community and decrease the need for catastrophic care and its associated social, emotional and economic costs. “Triple Play is a multi-faceted program promoting wellness for Clubmembers, ages 6–18. Kids learn how eating smart, keeping fit and forming positive relationships add up to a healthy life- continues  continued 