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Initiatives

FOSD at the Homecoming Parade

MENTOR PROGRAM

Pairing students in 4th - 8th grade with caring adult mentors who serve as the child's champion.

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CHAMPIONS
FUND

Supporting kids with funds to pay for opportunities that otherwise may not be available to them.

Student studying on a computer

CONNECTING OREGON KIDS

Providing funds for Internet access and service so kids can connect at home like their peers.

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COOL
GRANT

Supporting educators by funding Whole Child Emphasis and Equity-based programs. Legacy program transitioned to OSD.

OMS Snack Drop Off

SNACK PROGRAM

Providing healthy snacks to schools to prov to kids who are hungry. Legacy program transitioned to OSD.

FOSD Food Packs

FOOD PACK PROGRAM

Supplying food during school  breaks to students in need. Legacy program transitioned to the Oregon Area Food Pantry.

OUR MODEL

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More than 750 young people in the Oregon School District qualify for free or reduced lunch. Ten years ago that figure was 5%. And, we know there are families who have recently come upon hard times or don’t qualify for this program, yet aren’t getting by.

In order to truly make a difference for students, FOSD partners with Oregon School District educators to learn about barriers to learning for our kids. Then, we focus in on programs/initiatives that are designed to make a positive, long-term impact. 

In using this model, we do the following:

  1. Listen.

  2. Research current practices.

  3. Determine assets, deficiences and areas of opportunity (i.e. systems, practices, financial, people resources).

  4. Develop viable solutions with objectives, timeline, plan for sustainability and evaluative measures.

  5. Do the work. Enlist people and resources within the community and our schools to accomplish objectives.

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