With communities and the support of donors, OCF advances solutions that benefit Oregon’s air, lands, waters and people.
Across Oregon, we see that our environment and human well-being are connected. OCF believes that vibrant communities, a healthy natural environment, and a strong economy go hand in hand. If our air, lands, and waters are healthy, then both nature and people can thrive.
With the support of donors, OCF has contributed more than $15 million a year to environment-related programs. We work to bring together donors, partners, and communities to support the conservation and restoration of wild spaces and working lands, a secure water future, solutions to climate change, environmental education and connection, and greater resilience for the people and places of Oregon.
Gray Family Foundation
Alongside OCF, the Gray Family Foundation, a supporting organization of OCF, engages people in Oregon as active stewards of our communities and natural environments. Gray Family Foundation invests in ensuring K-12 youth have access to safe, accessible, and engaging experiential learning opportunities that center and reflect the perspectives, traditions and knowledge of diverse populations across Oregon and supports youth stewardship of communities and natural systems.
Programs
Oregon Lands and People Project
With support from OCF, the Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts and the Land Trust Alliance are leading the Oregon Lands and People Project, a statewide effort to strengthen land trusts, deepen partnerships with Tribes and communities, and grow long-term support for conserving the lands and waters Oregonians depend on. A recent statewide survey found strong common ground among Oregonians around caring for Oregon’s air, lands and waters. Learn more.
Healthy Environment Fund
OCF’s Healthy Environment Fund supports organizations as they care for our air, lands and waters; create economic opportunity; and increase ecological and community resilience. Learn more.
Climate Change & Healthy Habitats Collective Giving Group
Members of this donor group meet, learn, plan and recommend grants that support efforts to address climate change and protect healthy ecosystems. Learn more.
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What you can do
To support the Oregon’s Lands and People Fund, you can make a gift online, or if you have a donor advised fund, please give through MyOCF or contact your donor relations officer.
To support OCF’s Healthy Environment Fund, you can make a gift online, or if you have a donor advised fund, please give through MyOCF or contact your donor relations officer.
Learn more about the Climate Change and Healthy Habitats Collective Giving Group.
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