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Causes: Education
Mission: To promote appreciation and to generate support for the west linn public library and to raise funds for the library's collections, programs, and facilities.
Programs: Provided funds and leadership to the summer reading program, thus allowing many participants the encouragement by receiving prizes and awards to those participating in the reading program. Assisted in the creation of a satellite book drop program that allows easier return of library materials, thus enhancing the library circulation of materials within the community. The foundation sponsored west linns first ever cop card program, a partnership between the city of west linn police department and the chamber of commerce. The program created thousands of trading cards sporting images of local police officers. These cards were placed at local businesses and community centers. Children were encouraged to collect as many cards and celebrate at the police department headquarters, thus encouraging community support and a strong bond between local law enforcement and the youth of the community.