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MARCH 2020
Education: An Investment in Our Future
OCF believes in education as a vital investment in Oregon’s future. It improves individuals’ outcomes and helps communities thrive. Join us as we celebrate students, donors and volunteers who embrace the transformative power of education.
Scholarships Bring Dreams to Life
In 2019 OCF — with generous support from donors — awarded 3,900 scholarships to help students realize their dreams of higher education. Read more.
Faces of the Future
Meet a few of the OCF scholarship recipients who will shape the future of Oregon. They’re a diverse set of students from every corner of the state. Read more.
Scholarship Donor Gives Back
“I started the fund so students could get the financial help that Stephen didn’t get when he went to graduate school in America,” says Mae Yih of Albany. Read more.
Learning, Libraries and Service
Aletha Bonebrake of Baker City plays many roles: community ambassador, bridge builder and OCF volunteer, all fueled by a passion for improving lives. Read more.
From Our Board Members
Over the next several issues of Voices, read what our board members have to say about their hopes for the next decade.
Penny Allen, OCF Board Member, Bandon
“I’m hopeful that folks across Oregon will be working together to ensure all our children – both urban and rural - will have the nurturing and support they need to thrive and succeed.” Learn more about Penny.
Romy Mortensen, OCF Board Member, Bend
“My hope is Oregonians will come together to support each other in meaningful ways resulting in advancement for individuals in wage earning, equality in educational and vocational training opportunities, expanded housing availability and affordability, and access to quality and timely health services.” Learn more about Romy.
A Look at Oregonians ‘Walking the Tightrope’
The media is abuzz with the release of the new book "Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope" by Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn for good reason. Read more.
