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Nathan Schult to join Foundation as program officer for youth development and education
URL: https://www.tfff.org/general-article-news-stories-etc/nathan-schult-join-foundation-program-officer-youth-development-andSeptember 18, 2018: Nathan Schult will join The Ford Family Foundation as the program officer for youth development and education. He will begin work on October 22. In his position, Schult will coordinate a portfolio of grants... Read More
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Fun with everyday math
URL: https://www.tfff.org/community-vitality/fall-2018-issue-2/fun-everyday-mathMost parents are aware of the need for developing reading skills in their young children. But a growing body of research is highlighting the need for children to hone their math skills. If you think your infant or preschooler is too young... Read More
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Play initiative
URL: https://www.tfff.org/community-vitality/fall-2018-issue-2/play-initiativeSchool may have been out for the summer, but for some families, the learning never stopped. Every Tuesday and Thursday over the summer, a play-to-learn group at the Drain Community Pool drew families for three activity-packed hours.Parents... Read More
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Two Scholars excel after graduation
URL: https://www.tfff.org/community-vitality/fall-2018-issue-2/two-scholars-excel-after-graduationFord ReStart Scholar Joseph Foley is in his first year in a demanding doctoral program in Virginia. Eleven years ago, he was in a very different place. “I’m a recovering alcoholic,” 35-year-old Foley says freely. “In my early 20s, I... Read More
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Undocumented students
URL: https://www.tfff.org/what-we-do/successful-citizens/postsecondary-success/scholarship-programs/undocumented-studentsUndocumented residents who meet certain qualifications are eligible to apply for scholarships from The Ford Family Foundation.Applicants in Oregon must meet the eligibility requirements of Oregon House Bill (HB) 2787, Senate Bill (SB) 932... Read More
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2018 Scholarship Awardees
URL: https://www.tfff.org/what-we-do/successful-citizens/postsecondary-success/scholarship-programs/2018-scholarship-awardeesWe congratulate and welcome the new scholarship awardees to the Ford Family. Ford Scholars Program Awardees 2018Congratulations to the scholarship awardees for the Ford Scholars Program for the 2018-2019 academic year. The... Read More
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Siskiyou County Free Movie Night
URL: https://www.tfff.org/general-article-news-stories-etc/siskiyou-county-free-movie-nightSiskiyou County Calif.: A Free Community Movie Night, featuring the documentary “If You Build It: Shop Class Redesigned," will be presented on two dates in two locations in Siskiyou County, Calif. The film focuses on two teachers, 10... Read More
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Mental Health Speaker Series 2018
URL: https://www.tfff.org/general-article-news-stories-etc/mental-health-speaker-series-2018The Ford Family Foundation is hosting three exceptional speakers as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. Location for all events: The Ford Family Foundation, 1600 NW Stewart Parkway, Roseburg,... Read More
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Oregon Student Success Center
URL: https://www.tfff.org/community-vitality/spring-2018-issue-2/oregon-student-success-centerCollege can be a daunting experience. It is especially challenging for rural youth, who may be entering an unknown environment unprepared. Many rural youth are first-generation college students who are encountering new experiences... Read More
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Career follows a roundabout path
URL: https://www.tfff.org/community-vitality/spring-2018-issue-2/career-follows-roundabout-pathJudy Cornish was a divorced mother of three children and an immigrant from Canada when a friend talked her into registering for community college in Coos Bay. “I had just gotten out of an abusive relationship where I was told how... Read More