Financial Contributions

MERIT’s programs would not be possible without the generous support of individuals, foundations, local and national grants.

 Our goal is to provide business services to those individuals who cannot access traditional means of education and support for some reason. Your financial donation contributes to our mission by allowing us to continue providing services at no cost to these qualified individuals.

Help support our local community and someone’s entrepreneurial dream, by donating directly to MERIT. To see that these dreams do come true, check out our Alumni Business Directory and Success Stories. 

MERIT is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations to MERIT are tax deductible.

Donations can also be made out to MicroEnterprise Resources, Initiatives & Training and mailed or dropped off at:

MERIT
Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry
626 High Street, NE
Salem, OR 97301

In-Kind Contributions

In-kind contributions are always welcome and needed by our program and participants. Items of interest for our participants include office furniture, display cases, office supplies, computers and related technology. Services such as graphics, accounting or bookkeeping can also assist emerging business.

For more information about making an in-kind contribution, call Forrest Peck, Program Director at (503) 399-5088.

     The MERIT program is a part of the Chemeketa Small Business Development Center.