The Ford Family Foundation

Get your hands on #SelectBooks last-chance reads! These titles will be available through February. If they've been on your reading list, now is a great time to order a free copy at SelectBooks.org. 📚

Our open #grants invest in programs across Oregon and Siskiyou County that are important to your community. Join an upcoming grant info session on February 27 at 10:30am. ASL, Spanish, other interpretation services available upon request. Sign up at #info" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tfff.org/grants/tools/#….

We support #RuralOregon and Siskiyou County residents as they take the lead in building their communities’ futures. This guide by Kelley Nonprofit Consulting is tailored specifically to small, place-based nonprofits. Find the guide at kelleynonprofitconsulting.com/rcb

“It’s a dream for me to shape the work of The Ford Family Foundation, a place that holds rural schools and students at the center of its mission.” Our Board of Directors welcomes Dr. Gustavo Balderas as the newest member. Read the full announcement at tfff.org/transitions-in…

We are pleased to announce that Robin Hill-Dunbar will serve as our next Director of the Children, Youth and Families team. “I know children, youth and their families are counting on us.” See the full release at tfff.org/new-director-o…

Add these #SelectBook titles focused on economic development to your 2025 reading list! The Local Economy Solution selectbooks.org/collection/the… How to Make Your Community's Economy Sizzle selectbooks.org/collection/how… Strategies for Rural Prosperity selectbooks.org/collection/rur…

Applications for the #DouglasCounty Fund for Teachers program are open until January 23, 2025. From Reedsport to Glendale, from Roseburg to Winston, eligible public school educators in Douglas County are strongly encouraged to apply. More information at tfff.org/douglas-county…

We're reflecting on 2024 and the communities we're honored to be a part of. We have spent more than 25 years learning alongside our #Rural neighbors and partners. The relationships we have developed guide us in everything we do. Thank you for being on this journey with us!

Low-income #Oregon families can receive financial assistance to pay for #ChildCare, but the amount a family receives is determined by where they live in our state. Read about strategies for improving the child care system across Oregon in a new report at tfff.org/rural-child-ca…

We're #NowHiring a Senior Human Resources Specialist - Recruitment and Talent Management. Please help spread the word. Learn more about the position at tfff.org/careers Deadline to apply is Friday, January 10, 2025 at 5:00pm PST.

There is work to do to strengthen the child care ecosystem to benefit the youngest Oregonians and their families and communities. Download updated research with key strategies for addressing Oregon’s #ChildCare crisis at tfff.org/rural-child-ca….

Author @richardvreeves came to Roseburg recently to talk about declining male college enrollment and other complex trends. Read about the visit and the Improving Community College Outcomes for #RuralOregon Men project at tfff.org/exploring-tren….

Settle in for winter reading about the people and places in #Rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, Ca. Community celebrations, scholarship news, SelectBooks reads — find it all and more in our upcoming digital newsletter, delivering soon. Subscribe at tfff.org/signup.

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Kasi Allen to the inaugural role of Vice President of Learning and Impact. “Kasi is a dedicated leader whose career has centered on service and building common cause.” — Kara Inae Carlisle, CEO More at tfff.org/foundation-nam…

Applications for the 2025 Hallie Ford Fellowships in the #VisualArts are now open through January 13, 2025. This program annually awards up to three unrestricted $35,000 fellowships to #Oregon artists. Meet previous Hallie Ford Fellows and apply at tfff.org/visual-arts/fu…

There's still time to register for the last #Grant Info Session of the year. Learn more and register at tfff.org/grants/tools/ for this Thursday, December 5 at 1:00pm. See you there!

The Ford Family Foundation scholarship application is NOW OPEN for the 2025-2026 school year. Our #scholarship programs assist people in #Oregon and Siskiyou County, Calif., on their journeys to earning a degree. Learn more at  tfff.org/scholarships.

Seventy percent of our Scholars are first-generation college students, and we know their experience and wisdom make us all better. #FirstGen college students are unafraid of charting new paths for themselves and their families. #CelebrateFirstGen 🎓

Join our last virtual Grant Info Session of the year on December 5 at 1:00pm. The session includes a review of our available #grants, the application process, application tools and personalized support from program staff. Register at tfff.org/grants/tools/.

The rural Oregon landscape requires unique approaches to health care. #NationalRuralHealthDay recognizes the efforts of rural providers and partners dedicated to addressing the needs of rural communities. Read your community's voice on health care at ORVoices.org/Health.