September 2025

Five Years On, Hard Lessons (and Hope) Emerge from Oregon's Most Destructive Wildfires

Southern Oregon's Firebrand Resiliency Collective used mapping and permit data to visualize how the 2020 disaster reshaped local communities.

Five years after the devastating Labor Day wildfires of 2020, recovery continues. It can be agonizingly slow and uneven, with more vulnerable communities rebuilding last.

Collective efforts have forged strong relationships, reformed systems and inspired volunteers to build service organizations that continue to endure long after the disaster. While Labor Day fire communities have yet to fully recover, many count themselves as more resilient — and better prepared for future disasters.

Read their stories here.

Plus: New Grants Mark Five-Year Anniversary With Focus on Preparedness

OCF to Upgrade Online Portal for Donors and Nonprofits

OCF is modernizing its technology platform as we continue to look for ways to better serve you and fulfill our mission to improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. The new MyOCF will give you a personalized experience and offer quick, easy access to OCF services through a user-friendly interface.

Find out how the new MyOCF is built for you.

In Case You Missed It: OCF Invests $1 Million in Bold Arts and Culture Projects

“Valley of the Tall Grass” is a feature film by Masami Kawai that explores Indigenous identity.

An independent film with a TV/VCR as its central character. An audio archive that celebrates people who stutter. A video series about the Albina neighborhood’s historic Black music scene. These are just a few of the 14 thought provoking arts and culture projects included in the latest round of Creative Heights grants from OCF. Read more below.

• Oregon Artswatch: Oregon artists and cultural groups share $1 million-plus in new Creative Heights grants
• East Oregonian: Nez Perce Wallowa Homeland receives $100K grant
• Willamette Week: Oregon Community Foundation Announces $1 Million in Arts and Culture Grants

See the latest news updates in the OCF Press Room. 

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