JULY 2026

Dry Year Drives Urgency for Disaster Readiness and Response Fund

A partnership of foundations, businesses and fire responders gathered to announce a new investment in wildfire readiness. Photo and video by Christian Zavala.

Oregon’s dry winter and low snowpack point to a difficult fire season ahead. Rural fire districts are already stretched thin and need help before disaster strikes. That’s why Oregon Community Foundation and a coalition of partners announced a commitment of at least $1 million. That includes Collective Giving through the Disaster Readiness and Response Fund to help get resources to communities before, during and after wildfires strike. Read the story, watch our video and learn how you can help.

Scholarship Carries On ‘Beloved’ State Senator's Groundbreaking Legacy

Ava Simone Cabine is the fourth recipient of the Avel Louise Gordly Scholarship for Oregon Black Women Fund. Photo by Elana Grabel.

Friends and admirers of Oregon Sen. Avel Louise Gordly gathered to celebrate the “beloved” civil rights leader and the latest student supported by the scholarship that honors her legacy. Ava Simone Cabine will attend Spelman College in the fall. Sen. Gordly, known as “conscience of the state Senate,” died earlier this year at age 79. She championed education, having experienced its transformational power. Read how this scholarship honors her groundbreaking legacy. 

Latino Partnership Grants Support Education, Wealth Building, Leadership Development

One of the new grants supports Latino Founders, which leads Pitch Latino to showcase new business ideas. 

The Latino Partnership Program of Oregon Community Foundation is supporting Latino-led and Latino-serving nonprofits across Oregon with $897,000 in grants to organizations that advance education, leadership development and wealth building in Latino communities. “This year's grants reflect the resilience and resourcefulness of Latino organizations across Oregon,” said Mirna Loreli Cibrian, Senior Program Officer for the Latino Partnership Program. Read more here.

OCF in the News

Elkhorn Media: Package of rural wildfire cost and equipment support is announced

Hippo Press: Dad and daughter save the world

OperaWire: Portland Opera Enters New Phase of Fundraising Campaign

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