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10A | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2021 | SIUSLAW NEWS Community Foundation to administer grants for summer academic, enrichment programs PORTLAND—Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) announced on April 13 that it will administer $40 million of state-fund- ed grants for community organizations to provide summer enrichment activi- ties for K-12 aged students, such as day camps and outdoor programs, as well as $1.2 million earmarked for parent-child summer programming for families with young children. The move is part of a substan- tial investment by the State of Oregon to address learn- ing inequities and help mit- igate the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Oregon children and families. “The pandemic has caused widespread learn- ing loss and social-emo- tional setbacks with youth, while also amplifying learning disparities across racial and socioeconomic lines,” says Lisa Bermudez, Bend Science Station De- velopment & Marketing Director. “The expertise, training and connections of OCF will help organiza- tions to successfully re-en- gage youth — particularly marginalized youth — and make up for lost learning this summer.” OCF will administer grants for two different al- locations of state-funding for summer educational and enrichment programs: K-12 Summer Learning Grants — $40 Million The K-12 Summer Learning Grants will pri- oritize community-based programs for underserved youth and families that have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. The grants will be available to public and nonprofit or- ganizations that provide community-based pro- gramming including: • Support enrichment programs for learning out- side of the classroom • Support arts, sports, mentoring, workforce de- velopment, science, muse- um education and many other indoor and outdoor activities • Prioritize to programs that serve K-12 aged youth from communities of col- or, youth from low-income families, and youth living in under-resourced rural communities. “Oregon Community Foundation has a history of investing in communi- ty-based out of school time and summer programs across the state. National and local data shows that this programming helps build a sense of belonging, develop critical social emo- tional skills, and promote greater school attendance and engagement,” says Belle Cantor, OCF Senior Program Officer for Ed- ucation. “The trauma of school disruption as well as living with an elevated level of anxiety and uncertainty can have long-term nega- tive impacts on children. This is magnified for chil- dren who already experi- ence racial inequity.” Grants are intended to be used towards ensuring youth and families have access to summer learning and enrichment programs. The pandemic has had wide and varied impacts on youth and families across the state and therefore these grants are intended to ensure youth and families have opportunities to help them address the educa- tional, social, emotional, and other impacts of the pandemic. OCF will accept, review, and award grants on a roll- Support Grants — $1.2 Million ing basis throughout the The Early Childhood spring to ensure programs have funds in hand to be- Summer Support Grants gin planning and imple- will support enrichment mentation. OCF will seek programs for learning by providing services for ap- proximately 600 children (from birth to 5 years of age) and families. These grants will help deliver 12 weeks of parent-child summer programming, in- cluding group classes and activities that offer social and learning opportuni- ties for young children and their parents, play groups and kindergarten readiness Early Childhood Summer programs. the advice of a diverse, community-based advisory committee throughout the granting process to ensure that the program is meeting community priorities. The application form can be found on the OCF website at: oregoncf.org/ grants-and-scholarships/ grants/k-12-summer- learning-grant-program. “The birth to five years are the most critical years for the development of young brains, and par- ent-child relationships are the foundation of healthy development,” says Mary Louise McClintock, Senior Education Strategy and Policy Advisor, Oregon Community Foundation. “Through Early Child- hood Summer Support grants OCF will support opportunities for young children and their parents — especially those dispro- portionately impacted by the trauma and isolation of the pandemic – to play and learn with other children and families.” To apply for a grant or learn more about this program, visit oregoncf. org/grants-and-scholar- ships/grants/early-child- hood-summer-sup- port-grants. seeking to fund programs that build trusting relation- ships, connection and care for children over the sum- mer months, in the critical time between the end of this school year and the be- ginning of the next. To learn more, visit www.oregon.gov/news- room/Pages/NewsDetail. aspx?newsid=54294. Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) puts donated money to work in Oregon – more than $100 million in grants and schol- arships annually. Since 1973, OCF grantmaking, research, advocacy and community-advised solu- tions have helped individu- als, families, businesses and organizations create chari- table funds to improve lives for all Oregonians. Impact- ful giving–time, talent and resources from many gen- erous Oregonians–creates About Oregon’s Summer measurable change. Learning and Child Care For more information Package for Kids about OCF, visit oregoncf. The state of Oregon is org. We are open and ready to assist you! Johnston Motor Company Since 1939 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 1255 Bay St • Next to Book N Bears 541-991-3322 • FlorenceArtefacts.com Thank You! FORE! THE KIDS 24th Annual Golf Classic June 5th at Florence Golf Links April 19 – 23 Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week. It is a time to recognize, appreciate and celebrate our incredibly talented, caring, and dedicated staff who work with our kids during out-of-school hours. I cannot tell you the number of times I have seen this wonderful group of people laughing and crying with our kids through the best of times and the worst of times. While they are fiercely protective of each child, trust me, you don’t want to mess with their kids; they have hearts as big as the sky. They don’t work with our kids for recognition, they only ask for what they absolutely need, and they will never get rich working with kids. They do what they do to make a difference in the lives of the kids in our community. I’ve seen first-hand the difference our staff is making. You know they are making a difference when you see a child run up as fast as they can to give them a hug or to show them the special picture they drew of them. Please join me in thanking and celebrating each Youth Development Professional at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Lane County. Will you join me in writing a simple thank you note, and when you see them in the Boys & Girls Club sweatshirts as they go about their daily lives, will you make it a point to say THANK YOU? To my team, I am forever grateful for the privilege of working along side you as we create opportunities for our kids, one child at a time. "To the world, you may be one person, but to a child, you may be the world" Reserve Your Team Today! $90 entry, $ Million Shoot-Out, HIO, Team & Individual Awards, BBQ and More 10am Shotgun Start (8am check-in) Contact Pat Bennet: 209-986-4793 or pat@pebennettco.com PLUS! 10th Annual Helicopter Golf Ball Drop! Tickets $5. Get yours today at the Boys & Girls Club or call 541-350-4852 to purchase! 54 Balls Drop on the 18th Fairway at 3pm, 18 Be there! TWO Grand Prizes!! 1st Grand Prize $1,000 2nd Grand Prize $500 closest furthest Compassion • Self Respect • Character • Self Discipline All proceeds of these events support programs for local youth Grades K-12 1501 Airport Road/PO Box 739, Florence • 541-902-0304 www.BGCWLC.org • We are a 501c3 nonprofit Chuck Trent OF WESTERN LANE COUNTY OF WESTERN LANE COUNTY
