No images? Click here AUGUST 2020 Supporting Workers and Small Businesses As Oregon’s economy reopens in phases, many businesses are struggling, with some pushed to the brink of closure. With generous donor support, OCF directed about $3.9 million in emergency critical relief, helping vulnerable workers and small business owners weather the crisis. Hard-Hit Small Businesses Get Relief OCF grants to community development financial institutions like MESO and Community LendingWorks help underrepresented business owners keep the doors open. Oregon Small Business Stabilization Fund Grantmaking in Action With donor support, OCF is sending urgently needed funds to regional organizations that provide grants and loans to small businesses. Read more. Faces of OCF: Yvette Alex-Assensoh OCF Leadership Council member Dr. Yvette Alex-Assensoh talks about her work with OCF and UO, Black Philanthropy Month, COVID-19, Black Lives Matter and more. Read more. Funding an Equitable Census Count An effort is underway to reach hard-to-count Oregon populations for the 2020 census, paving the way for increased federal funding and a regained congressional seat. Read more. Will you help Oregon Recover? Contribute today to support Oregon’s recovery by funding nonprofits serving Oregon residents and families who are most affected by health, economic, and social impacts of COVID-19. Read more. |