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Bonnie Ford, remembered for a life of service
URL: https://www.tfff.org/general-article-news-stories-etc/bonnie-ford-remembered-life-serviceOctober 22, 2015: The Ford Family Foundation is mourning the passing of Bonnie Ford, the second wife of our founder, Kenneth Ford. Bonnie Ford was an enthusiastic supporter of all of the Foundation’s work and most especially of our... Read More
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We have lost friends, relatives
URL: https://www.tfff.org/general-article-news-stories-etc/we-have-lost-friends-relativesOctober 12, 2015 (Updated October 18, 2015): We continue to grieve the unspeakable loss that happened on October 1, 2015, at Umpqua Community College. We at The Ford Family Foundation have lost friends and relatives. Like everyone in the... Read More
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Hallie Ford Fellows for 2020 named
URL: https://www.tfff.org/general-article-news-stories-etc/hallie-ford-fellows-2020-namedJune 22, 2020, Roseburg, Oregon: The Ford Family Foundation today named its 2020 Hallie Ford Fellows in the Visual Arts, recognizing three Oregon visual artists for demonstrated excellence.Artists from Chiloquin, Eugene, and Portland... Read More
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A crisis in our country
URL: https://www.tfff.org/general-article-news-stories-etc/crisis-our-countryJune 1, 2020: At this time of crisis in our country, we feel the pain of a nation. Our Foundation works to create opportunities for every person to succeed. We work to remove the obstacles that face those who are disadvantaged due to... Read More
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Parenting in the time of COVID-19
URL: https://www.tfff.org/general-article-news-stories-etc/parenting-time-covid-19May 6, 2020: Public health experts continue to remind us to keep our distance — at least six feet apart as a way to reduce the spread of COVID-19. But Douglas County parenting educator Marsha LaVerne cautions that social distancing... Read More
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COVID-19 Resources
URL: https://www.tfff.org/general-article-news-stories-etc/covid-19-resourcesLast updated: June 1, 2020: These links connect you to more information about loans and other supports available to small businesses and nonprofit organizations. This list will be updated so check back.Health and safetyOregon county health... Read More
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An Open Letter to Our Grantees
URL: https://www.tfff.org/general-article-news-stories-etc/open-letter-our-granteesMarch 25, 2020Dear Partners,In these turbulent times, we thank you for your work as frontline responders to the many needs of your communities. We understand that simply keeping your doors open may feel overwhelming. We want to help.... Read More
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Take Care of Each Other
URL: https://www.tfff.org/general-article-news-stories-etc/take-care-each-otherMarch 14, 2020Leer en españolDear rural residents, neighbors, friends, Scholars and community leaders, The health and safety of our communities are of the utmost concern during the uncertain and rapidly changing circumstances of the... Read More
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College transfer report published
URL: https://www.tfff.org/general-article-news-stories-etc/college-transfer-report-publishedNew report focuses on how to increasethe success of college transfer students in OregonJanuary 6, 2020, Roseburg, Oregon: Each year, thousands of community college students in Oregon transfer to one of Oregon’s four-year institutions. The... Read More
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Fund for Teachers 2020
URL: https://www.tfff.org/general-article-news-stories-etc/fund-teachers-2020FOUNDATION OFFERS GRANTS UP TO $10,000December 11, 2019: The Ford Family Foundation is bringing the national Fund for Teachers grant program to Douglas County, Oregon, for a fifth year. The program supports teacher-designed educational... Read More
