Port Gamble S'Klallam Foundation
ANNOUNCEMENT: If you are here today to make a donation in memory of Lou Schmitz, click on the little downward arrow to the right of the word "Donate" in our toolbar above and there in the drop down you will find the Lourdes "Lou" Reyes Schmitz Memorial Fund page where you can make a one-time or recurring donation via the RED donation button. You can click here to jump to that page: Lourdes "Lou" Reyes Schmitz Memorial Fund.
Here is what the American Indian Health Commission said in a report titled "Tribal COVID-19 Pandemic After Action Report", Feb. 2020-March 2023:
"...For almost 30 years, Lou has worked tirelessly on Commission efforts to support the safety and wellbeing of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) in Washington State. Lou has been a driving force in advocating for the inclusion of Tribal health jurisdictions and urban Indian health programs in all aspects of Washington’s emergency response cycle. Her tenacious, yet gracious personality continues to inspire us every day."
We want to express our deepest sympathies to the family of Lou Schmitz and all her knew her. She will be dearly missed.
Our Mission
The Port Gamble S'Klallam Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Port Gamble S'Klallam tribal members while increasing the understanding of the Tribe's rich cultural heritage with people who reside in the Puget Sound area and visitors from far and wide.
The Foundation works to advance an appreciation and understanding of S'Klallam art, history and culture. The Foundation also seeks to promote education, wellness and increase awareness and action to protect the environment. Another primary component of the Foundation's mission is the management of Heronswood Garden.
For more information about the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, view their website at www.pgst.nsn.us
About Us
The Port Gamble S'Klallam Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization, rechartered from the Klallam Development Fund in 2002, to benefit the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, its members, and its mission.
A Board of Trustees meets twice yearly to govern and direct the Port Gamble S'Klallam Foundation. The Board includes the following individuals:
Amber Caldera, President
Chris Tom, Vice President
Renee Veregge, Secretary/Treasurer
Donovan Ashworth, Council Member
Matt Ives, Council Member
Kyle Carpenter, Council Member
Barbara Leigh-Smith, Community Board Member
Nic'cola Armstrong, Community Board Member
Susannah Hale, Community Board Member
Keith Beebe, Community Board Member
Foundation Staff: Andrea Dolan-Potter, Executive Director; Erin Lanum, Development Associate; and Sue Mitchell, Accountant. The Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe donates the services of staff as needed to facilitate the work of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Foundation.
