Child Passenger Safety
New SAFE KIDS Coalitions in Oregon
SAFE KIDS Willamette Valley is now officially a SAFE KIDS Coalition. Adrienne Greene, SAFE KIDS Oregon Director, was on-hand at a recent SAFE KIDS Willamette Valley meeting to officially make the announcement. "I am honored to be able to bestow coalition status on SAFE KIDS Willamette Valley," said Adrienne Green. SAFE KIDS Willamette Valley re-established approximately three years ago has experienced tremendous success. Through the hard work of the board and members, SAFE KIDS Willamette Valley has sponsored and participated in events such as car seat clinics, bike rodeos, and various safety fairs.
With a recent Building Safer Communities Mini-Grant, SAFE KIDS Willamette Valley is sponsoring three bike safety events and providing approximately 300 bike helmets to children in rural communities this spring. In addition to Willamette Valley, SAFE KIDS North Coast and SAFE KIDS Malheur County became official coalitions during the Lifesavers Conference in April, when new SAFE KIDS Worldwide Field Director Patrick Schoof signed the agreements. More information on these two coalitions will follow.
