Funds to support community-driven mentor programs

Elaine Harvey of Wells Fargo (left) presents Suzanne Jorgensen of Mid Valley Mentors a $3,000 check.

SALEM, Ore. – Nov. 23, 2010 – Wells Fargo has given $3,000 to Mid Valley Mentors, a community-driven non-profit agency in Salem, to support children and adults affected by incarceration in Marion and Polk Counties. The gift includes a $1,500 grant and a $1,500 sponsorship of Mid Valley Mentors’ 5k & Fun Run/Walk held Oct. 16.

Wells Fargo partners with nonprofit organizations such as Mid Valley Mentors to strengthen its communities. Wells Fargo has repeatedly been named one of the most generous corporations in Oregon and the nation.

“We give special thanks to Wells Fargo team member Elaine Harvey of Salem, who volunteers as our board chair,” said Sarah Spinks, executive director of Mid Valley Mentors. “Elaine also serves as a champion for Mid Valley Mentors within Wells Fargo and our community at large. Without her leadership and encouragement we would not be able to serve our community by providing mentors free of charge to individuals affected by incarceration.”

About Mid Valley Mentors

Mid Valley Mentors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that has provided mentoring services to Marion and Polk counties since 2004. Mid Valley Mentors recruits, trains and matches volunteer mentors with youth affected by incarceration through its Juvenile Enrichment through Mentoring program and formerly incarcerated adults through its Reentry Solutions Program as part of the Marion County Reentry Initiative.  Mid Valley Mentors is dedicated to engaging system-involved individuals in programs that educate, motivate and empower participants to create a positive life for themselves.  For more information, please visit www.MidValleyMentors.org.

Media Contact: Suzanne Jorgensen
Office: 503-584-482
Suzanne@midvalleymentors.or