About the Mill City Build

Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Willamette Valley services the Salem-Metro area, including Salem, Keizer, Polk County and the Santiam-Canyon area (known as SLAMMS). SLAMMS serves the communities of Stayton, Lyons, Aumsville, Mill City, Mehama, and Sublimity.


SLAMMS Volunteers Needed


Construction site volunteers:


If you would like to join the Mill City Build on the construction site, contact Doug Doornink at 541-401-3003 or by emailing sherdoranch@smt-net.com.


Volunteers are needed for the following committees for the SLAMMS service area:


  • Events Committee
  • Faith Relations Committee
  • Publicity/Fundraising Committee

For more information, contact Doug Doornink at 541-401-3003 or by emailing sherdoranch@smt-net.com.


Donate to our Mill City Build

Select "SLAMMS Build" under program designation when completing your donation form.

SLAMMS Spring Breakfast

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Meet the Alvarado Family
Our Mill City Build Partner Family

The Alvarados and their three sons ages 16, 12 and two currently live in an a older three-bedroom home in need of repairs. The family enjoys spending time together and keeping active- the eldest son fishes and hunts, the 12-year-old wrestles and the youngest loves Winnie the Pooh books and trucks. The Alvarados are happy to be partnering with Habitat for Humanity and look forward to owning a safe home for their growing family.