from AntFarm Youth Services: Community Wildfire Defense Program: Youth at the Frontlines of Preparedness Wildfire is no longer a distant or seasonal threat for rural Oregon it’s a growing reality. In the wake of catastrophic fires like Riverside and Beachie Creek, AntFarm launched the Community Wildfire Defense Program (CWDP) to meet this challenge head-on. Our […]
Continue ReadingDeveloping the Next Generation In Fire Eastern Oregon Workforce Board (EOWB) has shared their first video documenting workforce development in wildfire throughout Eastern Oregon. EOWB was awarded a state grant, Oregon Conservation Corps (OCC), in 2023. This grant funding helped spark greater participation in EOWB programs from natural resource partners. EOWB has brought together numerous […]
Continue ReadingFunding Continued for 2025-2027 through the Oregon Legislature Program partners, community members, and people employed through Oregon Conservation Corps funded programs have been anxiously watching the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session to see if Oregon Conservation Corps would receive state funding again. We are happy to announce that Oregon Conservation Corps will be receiving $5 million […]
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In just four short months—from March 1 to June 30, 2023—a public-private fundraising campaign raised ~$200,000 to unlock an additional $1,000,000 from the State legislature to save homes and change lives in Oregon! Kudos to everyone who worked on this effort, and many thanks to all the future donors who will continue to support the […]
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A gift before midnight tonight will be multiplied five times by the State of Oregon. That means: Your $25 becomes $150 Your $100 becomes $600 Your $500 becomes $3000 And for youth corps-members throughout Oregon, this means they’ll have funding to keep doing what they do best—protecting homes, businesses, and communities throughout Oregon from devastating […]
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For youth like Omar, funding from Oregon Conservation Corps means so much more than a job. It means working with a team that’s become family. It means gaining career skills for the future. It means overcoming barriers and thriving in the outdoors. Your gift to the Oregon Conservation Corps is a win-win because it helps […]
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We’re entering the final week of fundraising with more great news… the Oregon Youth Conservation Corporation has donated $30,050 to the Oregon Conservation Corps! This private non-profit organization was formed to support Oregon’s youth in community-based land conservation projects around the state. And that’s exactly what youth corps-members are doing by clearing our forests of […]
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Oregon Conservation Corps funds programs that hire young people to do the hard work of wildfire prevention. It’s a win-win-win for Oregon’s environment, for our future workforce, and for homes, businesses, and communities all over the state. The Gray Family Foundation seeks to engage Oregonians to become active stewards of our communities and natural environments. […]
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Thanks to the generosity of Oregonians across the state, nearly $1 million has been unlocked to save homes and change lives in Oregon. Will your donation help get us across the finish line? Show your support and give to the Oregon Conservation Corps before June 30, 2023!
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With just 10 days left to leverage the State’s 5-to-1 Private-Public partnership, now’s the time to talk to your community. One million dollars is on the line. Oregon needs your assistance to protect our forests, our homes, and our communities from devastating wildfires. And there are youth throughout the state who are ready to do […]
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