Dedicated to serving the special needs communities of Marion and Polk counties in Oregon since 1973, Sunny Oaks, Inc. is a values-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has ten homes. SOI currently serves approximately 50 individuals.
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Upcoming Events
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Sunny Oaks’ Annual Events
March – PATRICK’S DAY PARTY TBA by invitation;
May – STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS TBA by invitation and COMMUNITY AWARDS LUNCHEON TBA by invitation – acknowledging persons, groups and/or organizations for their support that positively had impact for our customers and/or employees;
September – STAFF APPRECIATION CELEBRATION TBA by invitation and ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING TBA;
October – HALLOWEEN PARTY TBA by invitation;
November / December – CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER (by mail to “Friends of Sunny Oaks”) – highlights a special need for a customer or customers to enhance their quality of life;
December – X-MAS PARTY TBA by invitation and NEW YEAR’S EVE Party TBA by invitation;
June / July – PARKING LOT SALE Fundraiser at our SOI Main Office open to the public – funds raised are utilized for our customers and support persons to attend special events, traveling, vacations, and the like;
August – SUMMER EVENT TBA by invitation and SUMMER FUNDRAISER (by mail to “Friends of Sunny Oaks”) – highlights a special need for a customer or customers to enhance their quality of life;
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Other Fundraisers TBA.
Sunny Oaks Receives the 2019 Bieberly Award
We were incredibly surprised and honored to receive the Bieberly Award during the 2019 CPAO awards banquet. The Bieberly Award recognizes individuals who go above and beyond in advocacy and “walk the talk.” This award is shared with our customers, families, board members and staff who all stepped up during this past legislative session. Thank you all for your continued work!
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