Three Rivers Foundation Awards $720k in Grants to Empower Oregon Nonprofits and Strengthen Communities
The Three Rivers Foundation, the charitable arm of Three Rivers Casino Resort, awarded $720,000 in grants in 2025 to 60 organizations across Oregon. From rural fire departments to food pantries, youth advocacy programs to mental health services, the Foundation’s annual grants continue to create a lasting impact.
The Foundation was established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians to give back to communities across Oregon. Each year, funds generated through casino revenue are reinvested in the region through grants to nonprofits.
“Giving is at the heart of who we are as the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians. This year, we’re proud to give nearly three-quarters of a million dollars to nonprofits that support families, equip first responders, and care for our children. The need is great not just in our community, but across the region and we’re honored to share our resources in the spirit of giving that defines our people.”
– Doug Barrett, Tribal Chief, Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians
A wide range of community organizations across southwestern Oregon received grant support to strengthen emergency services, youth programs, and essential needs. Fire departments from North Bend to Winchester Bay are acquiring new equipment, receiving training, and gaining volunteer support, while youth-focused groups such as CASA of Lane County, Creswell Clubhouse, and Safe Shelter for Siuslaw Students are expanding their services to support children and families in need. At a luncheon held on June 3 at the Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence, representatives from all the nonprofits gathered to receive their checks.
“Thanks to support from the Three Rivers Foundation, we can provide essentials like bunk beds and car seat items that often go unmet, to over 60 children in foster care. This funding helps ensure kids have a safe place to sleep and makes it possible to keep siblings together in loving homes,” said Jennifer Brown, Director of Generosity and Investment, Every Child Lane County.
“We’re incredibly grateful to the Three Rivers Foundation for their $15,000 grant, which will help us provide meals to more than 230 homebound seniors in Roseburg and Winchester,” said Victory Webber, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Roseburg. “As demand continues to grow and funding becomes harder to secure, support like this is so great. For many of our clients, their Meals on Wheels driver may be the only person they see all day. Being able to support all those nonprofits is just a huge blessing for everybody.”
Additional funding is helping to combat food insecurity through programs like Florence Food Share, while
groups such as NAMI Lane County and Our Community Birth Center are improving access to mental and
maternal health care, while support for SquareOne Villages addresses housing needs.
“The Three Rivers Foundation awarded us $33,250 for five Flock cameras and two years of service,” said
Florence Police Chief John Pitcher. “This technology is a major benefit to public safety and the safety of our community. It helps us track stolen vehicles, locate missing persons, and support investigations. Even the one camera we tested has already made a real impact.”
“The Three Rivers Foundation has been so generous, and because of the funding, we will be bringing the
Siuslaw Area Resource Center, a multi-agency resource and community center to Florence,” said Bob Teter, executive director of Siuslaw Outreach Services. “Their $76,000 grant is a huge boost, helping make our five-year dream a reality by supporting cultural education and self-sufficiency programs like financial literacy, tenant rights, and safety planning. We’re also honoring the Siuslaw Tribe by incorporating their language and history into the center’s signage and digital materials.”
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About the Three Rivers Foundation
The Three Rivers Foundation is a nonprofit established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians and supported by revenue from Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence and Coos Bay, Oregon. The Foundation’s goal is to improve the quality of life for Oregonians by funding initiatives that support health, education, public safety, environmental preservation, and cultural enrichment. Since its founding, the Foundation has distributed millions of dollars throughout Oregon, establishing itself as a reliable partner to grassroots organizations and local governments alike.
About Three Rivers Casino Resort
Owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, Three Rivers Casino Resort is a major economic driver for the Central Oregon Coast. In addition to being one of the region’s largest employers, the resort actively supports local arts, youth programs, and economic development. Its philanthropic spirit continues to enrich tribal and non-tribal communities throughout Oregon
