Friends of OSD - FOSD

Enhancing the educational experience for OSD students.

  • 2020 Shakespeare Trip

    Gayle Robertson's request for $3,239.61 to cover food, lodging and play tickets for OSD students attending the 2020 trip to Ashland's Shakespeare Festival was approved. … More FOSD Awards »

    2020 Shakespeare Trip

  • Friends of OSD Video

    Want to see all the ways FOSD contributes to the school?  Check out this student produced video! … More FOSD Awards »

    Friends of OSD Video

  • Family Learning Program – 2014

    Matt Boyd's proposal was awarded $1,800 for a full weekend Family Learning Program for parents and students to receive training, problem solve, learn new skills. In the past (8-10 years ago), the … More FOSD Awards »

    Family Learning Program – 2014

  • OSD Garden Program Greenhouse

    Christine Bartell's proposal was awarded $1,500 towards construction of a new greenhouse for the OSD Garden Program, which involves students on track to receive a modified diploma. OSD's Helping … More FOSD Awards »

    OSD Garden Program Greenhouse

  • Panther TV Studio

    Due to the availability of special private funding through FOSD, Bill Cruscial's proposal was awarded $9,000 for his grant proposal to transform the old darkroom in the OSD high school building … More FOSD Awards »

    Panther TV Studio

Our Mission

Our Mission

The FOSD mission and purpose is to support the enhancement of programs and services for students at OSD beyond the State’s … Learn More »

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The Oregon School for the Deaf is a unique education community, the heart of deaf culture and the center of activities for … Learn More »

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Our Mission

IMG_2702The FOSD mission and purpose is to support the enhancement of programs and services for students at OSD beyond the State’s funding responsibility*. The FOSD Board has identified four initiatives for which awards may be granted:  education, cultural activities, innovative programs and minor capital improvement projects.

Founded by a small group of dedicated people in 2006, FOSD was established to support the students at the Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD).  From that beginning, Friends of OSD has grown into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an all-volunteer Board of Directors. In 2014, FOSD created an Advisory Council of 15 members.

The Friends of OSD Strategic Plan provides direction as the nonprofit continues to expand. We are proud to say that 95% of all grants and donations go directly to programs that benefit students.

*The State of Oregon is responsible for operating programs and services for the students at the Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD). Federal case law establishes the expectation that special education services provided by a school be reasonably designed to ensure students make progress. Friends of OSD will not replace or supplant the responsibilities of the state.

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