News and Stories

For many Oregonians, working doesn’t mean making enough to get by. ALICE data sheds light on the gap between what families earn and what it actually costs to cover basic needs.

Rural communities already hold many of the ingredients for a strong local economy. New research explores how investing in local entrepreneurs, relationships and partnerships can help turn that potential into lasting economic resilience.

The earliest relationships in a child’s life are not just important — they are foundational. Take a deeper dive into early relational health and where we are investing.

America’s 250th anniversary is officially celebrated on July 4, but you can recognize this historic milestone at any time with a book from our SelectBooks collection.

Taylor Smiley Wolfe started work in April 2026 as the very first director of policy, where she leads the Foundation’s strategy to achieve durable outcomes for rural communities.

Each May, National Small Business Week and Economic Development Week shine a spotlight on the people, partnerships and ideas that power local economies. We spoke with members of our Community Economic Development team about what it takes to support long-term economic vitality in rural communities and help families thrive.

Every child deserves a life filled with hope and love. We asked a few of longstanding partners to speak to the state of the child abuse prevention movement in Oregon.

New Children, Youth and Families program officer Samantha Herron holds years of experience as an award-winning rural teacher, with a keen focus on K-12 education-to-workforce pathways.

Creating easy-to-navigate transfer pathways from two- to four-year colleges and universities is not an impossible task. We need bold action to create the transfer system our students deserve.

A tribute to Carmen Ford Phillips, the only daughter of Kenneth Ford and Hallie Ford and former family representative on The Ford Family Foundation Board of Directors.