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Camperships to Taloali

Friends of OSD Offering Camperships

An anonymous donor generously contributed a sum of money to Friends of OSD for the sole purpose of providing a summer educational and respite opportunity for OSD students. Friends of OSD is able to award up to five one-week “camperships” ($400.00 per “campership”) to students currently enrolled at OSD from ages 6-15 to Camp Taloali.  This might well be the last year that these camperships are awarded.

Please read the guidelines carefully, and complete the application if you are interested in attending Camp Taloali. Students who are able should answer the questions on the application themselves. Younger students may have help from their parents or guardians. Students will need to get statements of support from one OSD teacher, and one OSD staff person.

All applications and statements of support for “camperships” must be received by Friends of OSD no later than April 1, 2019. The mailing address is:

Friends of OSD
PO Box 15053
Salem, OR 97309

A committee will select up to five OSD students to attend Camp Taloali during the summer of 2019. Students MUST also apply to, and meet the requirements of Camp Taloali. Those awarded “camperships” will be notified by April 15, 2019. This “campership” program will be made available only as long as funds remain available.  The Board members of Friends of OSD are pleased to offer these “camperships,” thanks to our very generous donor.

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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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