[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”History” text_orientation=”center” background_overlay_color=”rgba(30,32,34,0.52)” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/forestgrovefoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/sean-benesh-1S2401ur8_Q-unsplash.jpeg” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” top_divider_height=”54px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”63px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Starting in early 2020, the Forest Grove Foundation focused its fiscal sponsorships on organizations that served poverty issues in Forest Grove and the surrounding areas (including Gaston, Banks, and North Plains). Those sponsorships prioritized homeless outreach, winter shelter, basic needs support of those experiencing housing insecurity, and creating and supporting a food access network in and around Forest Grove.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>By the summer of 2021, the Board of Directors identified the need to pivot from being a sponsoring organization to one which is primarily responsible for implementing and facilitating service programs that help alleviate the suffering due to poverty in Western Washington County. The Forest Grove Foundation hired its first Executive Director in August 2021 to oversee this vision and mission.<\/span><\/p>\n Previously, the Forest Grove Foundation was \u201ca diverse group of individuals whose interest is administering to other citizen groups for the betterment of our community\u201d. Our aim was to improve the access and reach for organizations seeking a fiscal sponsor toward charitable and community-building efforts in the community; an alliance in lieu of forming a nonprofit. <\/span><\/p>\n The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit incorporated in 1995, and based in Washington County, Oregon.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>The Foundation has a memorable history of supporting charitable and community-building efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n Among the projects the Foundation has supported include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>Love Rocks Run (Anna & Abby\u2019s Yard), 2014\u20132019<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Recent History (Social Service Provider) Starting in early 2020, the Forest Grove Foundation focused its fiscal sponsorships on organizations that served poverty issues in Forest Grove and the surrounding areas (including Gaston, Banks, and North Plains). Those sponsorships prioritized homeless outreach, winter shelter, basic needs support of those experiencing housing insecurity, and creating and supporting […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\n<\/span>Past History (Fiscal Sponsor)<\/b><\/h3>\n
Community Sundial, 2019<\/span>
Lions (vision), 2014\u20132018<\/span>
Main Course, 2010\u20132018<\/span>
Sister Cities, 2008\u20132019<\/span>
Brick Campaign (Public Arts), 2008<\/span>
Christmas Tree Festival, 2007<\/span>
Community Labyrinth (Rotary), 2005<\/span>
Brick Campaign, 2003\u20132004<\/span>
Fireworks Fund, 2002\u20132008<\/span>
Holiday Decorating, 2000\u20132019<\/span>
Arboretum (Forestry), 2000\u20132007<\/span>
Cornelius Boosters (scholarships), 2000\u20132006<\/span>
Our Pride (graffiti, parks, N entrance), 1999\u20132011<\/span>
Heritage Days (Corn Roast), 2005\u20132008<\/span>
Skateboard Park, 1999<\/span>
Cycle Oregon, 1994 (why the Foundation was established)<\/span><\/p>\n