Oregon

Senior Loneliness Line

This free service is designed for adults 55 and older living in Oregon who may be isolated or lonely. Our team of volunteers and staff are specially trained in working with older adults, and we can provide ongoing support, connect you or someone you know with resources, or just listen. Your information is completely confidential.

Contact information:
800-282-7035

YouthLine

A free 24-hour crisis, support, and helpline for youth. YouthLine is a teen-to-teen youth crisis and support service provided by Lines for Life—a non-profit dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide. YouthLine operates a national helpline that provides crisis support and referrals via call, text, and chat. The YouthLine is answered by teen volunteers daily from 4 pm-10 pm PST (and by adults at all other times!). Translation services are available upon request.

Contact information:
877-968-8491 Text: teen2teen to 839863
24/7 Teens available 4-10 pm

Special Districts Association of Oregon

The SDAO Education and Grant Fund is designed to be a resource for members to utilize for education, training, and funding of various association-defined programs related to the operation of a special district.

Contact information:
727 Center St. NE Salem, OR 97301
1-800-285-5461

National Neighborhood Promise Program

Through their Community Grant Program, Republic Services supports local non-profit organizations in the areas where their employees and customers live and work. They particularly look to support organizations and efforts that address neighborhood revitalization, safety, disaster relief, and social services.

Contact information:

Oregon Cultural Trust

The Cultural Trust exists to support Oregon's cultural network. Up to 60 percent of the funds they raise are redistributed across the state through Statewide Partner, County/Tribe Coalition, and Cultural Development Grants. The remaining funds are invested in a permanent fund.

Contact information:
775 Summer St. NE, Suite 200 Salem, OR 97301
503-986-0088

Meyer Memorial Trust

Meyer is a grant making foundation that works with and invests in organizations, communities, ideas, and efforts that contribute to a flourishing and equitable Oregon.

Contact information:
425 NW 10th Ave., Suite 400 Portland, OR 97209
503-228-5512

Kiwanis Children’s Fund

District grants support new or ongoing service projects within at least one of the following Children's Fund cause areas: health, education, and youth leadership development.

Contact information:
1-800-549-2647, ext. 225 317-217-6225

The Ford Family Foundation

The Ford Family Foundation is a private, non-profit foundation with headquarters in Roseburg, Oregon. The Foundation makes grants to public charities and agencies predominantly benefiting communities in rural Oregon and Siskiyou County, California. In addition, the Foundation designs, manages, and funds programs that aim to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities in our region, including a scholarship program for students attending college or university.

Contact information:
1600 NW Steward Parkway Roseburg, OR 97471
541-957-5574
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Wheeler Foundation

This is a two-part process. The deadline to submit part 1 of the application is February 1.  If selected, organizations will be invited to complete part 2 of the application, which is due August 1. Average grant size is $25,000- $50,000.

Contact information:
1-888-235-4351

Oregon Community Foundation- Medford

Statewide nonprofit with offices in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Medford, and Bend. Working alongside donors, stewarding their priorities into strategic giving to support diverse communities across Oregon, creating lasting, transformative change.

Contact information:
818 W. 8th St. Medford, OR 97501
541-773-8987