

Engage Salem: Your Path to Non-Profit Involvement
A Community Impact Summit | Hosted at the Anthem Office
Want to Give Back but Not Sure Where to Start?
Engage Salem is a half-day event designed to help YOU find your place in Salem’s vibrant non-profit community. Whether you’re curious about volunteering, exploring board service, or looking for ways to support local missions—this summit is your guide.
📅 Date: Friday, May 2
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Anthem Office, 285 Liberty St NE #300, Salem, OR 97301
Why Attend?
🔎 Discover meaningful ways to get involved with local non-profits
🎙 Hear from experienced non-profit leaders and community changemakers
🤝 Connect directly with local organizations at the Non-Profit Fair
🎯 Leave with clarity and next steps to turn your interest into action
Featured Speakers & Panelists
🎤 SPEAKER:
Kyle Dickinson– Executive Director, Salem Leadership Foundation
💬 PANELISTS:
Sue Bloom - Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk Counties
Kelly Carlisle
Rhonda Wolf - CEO, United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley
They’ll be sharing what they’ve learned, what’s needed, and how YOU can help.
What to Expect
Phase 1: Why Get Involved?
A keynote and panel discussion highlighting the current landscape of Salem's non-profits, the needs in our community, and the roles everyday people can play to make a lasting difference.
Phase 2: Non-Profit Fair
Meet local non-profits face-to-face and explore opportunities to support their missions. Whether it’s volunteering, advocating, or donating—there’s a place for everyone.
Who Should Attend?
First-time volunteers
Community-minded professionals
People curious about giving back
Local business owners
Anyone passionate about positive change in Salem