The Foundation By-Laws: Article Two

Purpose

From the Salolampi Foundation By-Laws as last amended in 2004

This corporation is organized for Charitable and Educational Purposes to develop and maintain an association of individuals and organizations interested in Salolampi, the Finnish Language village of Concordia Language Villages Program of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, herein after referred to as “Salolampi”; to develop and maintain a Salolampi villager scholarship program in coordination with other organizations and the Concordia Language Village Program; to encourage, receive and administer financial contributions, endowments, bequests, and other support from individuals and organizations for Salolampi villager scholarships, curriculum development and general support of the program and facilities of Salolampi; and for these purposes, to foster and encourage the coordination and cooperation of the individuals and organizations interested in the Salolampi programs. To this end, the corporation shall at all times be operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as now enacted or hereafter amended, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as now enacted or hereafter amended. All funds, whether income or principal, and whether acquired by gift or contribution or otherwise, shall be devoted to said purposes.

Mission Statement

Adopted at the Annual Meeting January 26, 2007

The Salolampi Foundation is committed to sustaining the Finnish Language & Culture through Scholarships & Programs Support at the Salolampi Finnish Language Village.

Concordia Language Villages Mission

The mission of Concordia Language Villages is to inspire courageous global citizens.

A courageous global citizen lives responsibly by:

  • appreciating and seeking to understand diverse cultural perspectives;
  • communicating with confidence and cultural sensitivity in multiple languages;
  • respecting human dignity and cultivating compassion;
  • engaging critically and creatively with issues that transcend boundaries; and
  • advancing a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world for all.
Concordia Language Villages reflects the mission of Concordia College, which is to influence the affairs of the world by sending into society thoughtful and informed men and women dedicated to the Christian life. The college’s mission is inclusive in composition, global in scope and reconciling in intention.

Explore the World at Concordia Language Villages

Concordia Language Villages do not simply teach Finnish language. They cultivate global citizens. Grounded in the values of diversity, unity, peace, and justice, our immersive Villages provide young people with the opportunity to live what they learn in vibrant, multicultural communities.

We welcome participants from all backgrounds and use language as a gateway to explore culture, history, and global issues. Through meaningful experiences such as shared meals, music, games, and cultural traditions, learners develop empathy, leadership, and a deeper understanding of the world.

This is more than a language program. It is a transformative journey toward global awareness, meaningful connection, and a hopeful vision for the future.