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JULY/AUGUST 2023
OCF Scholarships Propel Students and the State to Success
As OCF celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023, its scholarship program has grown to more than 600 funds. Thousands of OCF donors and selection committee volunteers from nearly every Oregon county work with the Foundation to fuel a statewide engine of educational opportunity that changes individual lives, creates a more educated and prepared workforce, and enlivens every region of Oregon. Read more.
Honoring the Legacy of Greg Chaillé
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Greg Chaillé, whose 32-year tenure at OCF was transformative for the Foundation. After a long battle with Parkinsons, Greg passed away on June 30 surrounded by his family. Read more.
From Private Foundation to Donor Advised Funds: A Family’s Journey
For decades, Dan Gibbs and his sisters ran a private family foundation. But as time passed, the siblings realized that the administrative demands detracted from their true passion for charitable giving. As the landscape of philanthropy evolves, many families like theirs are choosing to convert to donor advised funds. Read more.
Invest in Oregon’s Future: Amplify Community Impact
The OCF Community Grants program – Oregon’s largest responsive grantmaking initiative – continues in high demand. This spring alone, nearly 600 organizations across the state requested $18 million in funding for projects ranging from culturally responsive business advising for entrepreneurs to recovery support for individuals experiencing addiction. Please consider partnering with us to help expand our reach and provide additional resources requested by our community partners.
Your contribution today increases the amount of funding we can allocate to nonprofits working to create a more vibrant, prosperous and resilient Oregon.
Working together through bold collective actions, we can empower all voices, eliminate disparities, and build the resilience needed to ensure the long-term health and well-being of our communities.
– Peggy Maguire of Cambia Health Foundation, Oregon Community Recovery Fund supporter
More News
See the latest news updates in the OCF Press Room.
- Support Individuals and Families Affected by the Golden Fire
- KOBI-TV: Spirit of Community – Sherm’s Market Gives Back to Community
- KTVZ: OCF Wraps Up Project Turnkey; $125 million State Investment Boosts Emergency Shelter Housing by 36 Percent
- OPB Think Out Loud: Community 101 program in Oregon teaches kids grant making
- East Oregonian: ‘Life Must Be Lived as Play’ Partnership Provides Inspiration to Make Big Dreams Come to Reality
OCF Offices
OCF serves the state through five regional offices. Whether you want to donate, seek grants or volunteer, your needs are important to us. Our staff is skilled at collaboration and communication and will facilitate working with you.
If you are a mission-driven person who wants to work with a group of individuals who are doing amazing work in the community, we strongly encourage you to apply to our current openings. OCF recognizes, rewards, and supports our employees – understanding that each employee contributes directly to our mission through the richness of their diverse backgrounds and experiences. Come join our team and please help spread the word.
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