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OCTOBER 2020
Thanks for Joining Us on the Long Road to Recovery
Cooler temperatures and rainfall may tempt us to move on from the wildfires that devastated some Oregon communities, yet the need is still great. Immediate relief efforts still need support even as we set our sights toward recovery and rebuilding. We look forward to continued collaboration as we tackle deep-seated challenges—wildfire recovery, COVID-19 impacts, racial inequities and so much more—in the months and years ahead.
Foundations, Businesses Pledge $5 Million to Oregon Wildfire Recovery
The 2020 Community Rebuilding Fund has grown to more than $5 million thanks to more than 1,000 individual gifts and major contributions from The Nike Foundation and Weyerhauser. Read more.
Firefighting Philanthropist Raises Funds for Wildfire Relief
Bob Given of Greensprings is part of a volunteer fire crew summoned to help quell the Almeda Fire. He's also a donor raising funds to help displaced families. Read more.
Community Voices: Ashley Espinoza
“We have been called to come together and answer the call like never before,” says the OCF Southern Willamette Valley Leadership Council Member. Read more.
‘Celebrating Hispanic Roots’ Benefits Latino Partnership Program
For Hispanic Heritage Month, a group of Oregon Latinx winery owners and winemakers are hosting a month-long event through Oct. 15. Read more.
Nonprofit Helps LGBTQIA+ Seniors Combat Social Isolation
For LGBT History Month we explore SAGEConnect, a program matching volunteers with LGBTQIA+ seniors to combat social isolation and loneliness amplified by COVID-19. Read more.
Other News
- Oregon Community Foundation Announces Grants and Initiatives with Black-Led Organizations
- Resilient Landscapes Initiative Helps to Conserve 4,500 acres in Central Oregon
Bike for Humanity, co-founded by NBA Hall of Fame Center Bill Walton, presents a fun virtual bike ride on Halloween to help raise funds for wildfire recovery efforts.
