The FOSD mission and purpose is to support the enhancement of programs and services for students at OSD (Oregon School for … Learn More »

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 »
Want to see all the ways FOSD contributes to the school? Check out this student produced video! … More FOSD Awards »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The FOSD mission and purpose is to support the enhancement of programs and services for students at OSD (Oregon School for … Learn More »
The Oregon School for the Deaf is a unique education community, the heart of deaf culture and the center of activities for … Learn More »
Friends of OSD’s Mission is to enhance the education of Oregon School for the Deaf students in such a way as to prepare them … Learn More »
The FOSD mission and purpose is to support the enhancement of programs and services for students at OSD (Oregon School for the Deaf) beyond the State’s funding responsibility* by enriching the educational opportunities for students, by sponsoring cultural activities, by encouraging innovative programs, and by financially supporting minor capital improvements.
Founded by a small group of dedicated people in 2006, 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 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.