Eugene Education Foundation

05/29/2026

This afternoon EEF had the pleasure of helping sort books for tomorrow's Reading Opens the World Book Drive & Family Literacy Fair! TOMORROW at NEHS students can get up to 10 free books for their home libraries (30 max per family). Bring your own bag (or wagon!)

If you're an educator, you can get up to 50 free books too!

Saturday, May 30 @ 10am-2pm at North Eugene High School.

There's many great book options for all reading levels!

05/28/2026

Yesterday was remarkable! Our students are so gifted. Seeing the way they have helped build, create, and dream for our community. It’s so inspiring.

Yesterday at Everyone Village, we saw the beautiful mural drawn by students that EEF helped fund the creation of. What a treat!

05/21/2026

"Today was the best day of my life."

That's what a 4J high school student said after riding the Amtrak train to Albany for the first time, as part of Community-Based Instruction Adventures, an EEF-funded program that takes students with moderate to severe disabilities out into the community to practice real-life skills.

Because of this grant, students are now navigating bus routes, using Lane Transit District bus cards, they are budgeting for outings, and problem-solving when plans changed. One student who had never left Eugene came back ready to start planning their next trip.

This is what it looks like when a grant becomes a sense of belonging.

05/12/2026

05/05/2026

This week, we pause to say what we hope our educators already know: what you do matters more than we can measure.

Every enrichment grant you’ve written, and every morning you’ve shown up ready to teach adds up. And the Eugene Education Foundation is honored to stand behind you.

Since 1993, EEF has invested over $4 million in Eugene School District 4J. Every dollar we raise is a vote of confidence in YOU.

To the teachers of 4J: thank you. From the bottom of our community’s heart.

Want to show your appreciation for a 4J educator who has made a difference? Tag them below and let’s flood their feeds with some well-earned gratitude.

05/01/2026

Now that's a Master Builder moment! A huge thank you to Sierra Pacific Foundation for stepping up as a Master Builder sponsor and delivering a $3,000 gift to Eugene Education Foundation (in true timber industry style!) 🪵🌲👷‍♀️🚜

These dollars go directly into supporting students across Eugene School District 4J. We're grateful for partners who build up our community from the ground up!

04/28/2026

Good neighbors show up for each other. Last week EEF's executive director, Laura Brown (far right), was on hand to help our friends at Corvallis Public Schools Foundation host their inaugural trivia night, and it was a blast.

Congrats on a great event!

04/24/2026

Thank you to Central Willamette Credit Union and its members for choosing Eugene Education Foundation as your nonprofit beneficiary! In March, we received a generous $1,062, and every dollar goes directly to support students in Eugene School District 4J!

We're so grateful for this community partnership!

04/04/2026

✨✨✨✨ What a night!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2026 Bright Minds Gala! Together, we raised over $150,000 for students! 🎉

We were treated to incredible performances from the Jazz Band and Ballet Folklorico dancers. We raised our paddles, and we celebrated and supported this amazing community.

More highlights and updates coming soon! For now, thank you for making it so memorable. 💛 photos by

04/01/2026

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