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Redwood Foundation for Education

The Redwood Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides scholarships and grants in Southern OR

09/08/2026

Each year, hundreds of students receive scholarships from the Redwood Foundation for Education. Periodically, we will be featuring some of these previous recipients to follow up on their educational journeys and what they are doing now! This month's student spotlight is Abe Selvas!

Just this spring he graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Political Science and is beginning law school this fall. Abe acknowledges the meaningful impact of his parents, dedicated teachers, and college application advisors, all of whom played significant roles in guiding his academic and career aspirations.

To learn more about Abe, the scholarships he received, and his advice for future students - check out his profile on our website!
https://redwoodforeducation.org/student_stories/abe-selvas/

08/26/2026

This last week, we lost an incredible member of our community. David Huddleston, 'Super Dave', 'Supe' was a longtime coach, educator, mentor, and friend to many. His family has established a scholarship in his name to honor his legacy, and support scholarships for GPHS student athletes.

To donate, click the link below:

https://redwoodforeducation.org/donors/donate-today/one-time-donations/

Grants Pass School District 7

08/21/2026

Each year, hundreds of students receive scholarships from the Redwood Foundation for Education. Periodically, we will be featuring some of these previous recipients to follow up on their educational journeys and what they are doing now! This month's student spotlight is Jacob Pirosko!

He studied at University of Arizona and is starting law school this fall. His advice for younger students is "Do not fear rejection, and establish relationships with professors, mentors, and anyone you can learn from!"

To learn more about Jacob, the scholarships he received, and his plans for the future - check out his profile on our website!
https://redwoodforeducation.org/student_stories/jacob-pirosko/

08/17/2026

Our final Coalition for Kids 2026 grantee spotlight is Grants Pass Family YMCA. They were awarded $6,000 to support their staffing capacity expansion to enhance their preschool programs for the summer months.

This concludes our 2026 Coalition for Kids grant spotlights. Congratulations to all of the recipients and thank you for the invaluable work you do for our community!

To learn more about the Coalition for Kids Fund, visit our website: https://redwoodforeducation.org/.../coalition-for-kids-fund/

08/13/2026

We are pleased to welcome 71Five Parents - Grants Pass as a first time C4K Grant recipient this year! They received $10,000 to help with the first year of startup and development for this program in Grants Pass. This group helps teen parents deal with the unique struggles of their situation, such as being rejected by peers, unsupportive family, financial burdens, or abandonment. RFE is proud to help bring this program to Josephine County!

08/10/2026

Our next Coalition for Kids 2026 grantee spotlight is Grants Pass School District 7. They were awarded $30,000 for the GP Early Learning Program, which is committed to building a strong foundation for our community's future by providing equitable access to high-quality early childhood education and family support services. Parkside Elementary is the site of the next Early Learning Center, and the Redwood Foundation is proud to support this vital effort in our community.

08/06/2026

For the third year in a row, the SOESD/Early Learning Hub has been awarded the Coalition for Kids grant to support GrowingTogether - a family-centered learning hub that serves families with children ages 0-5. This resource center was established to increase family strength and wellbeing, enhance child development, and support family safety. Redwood Foundation for Education is proud to assist in the center's expansion!

08/03/2026

The next Coalition for Kids 2026 grantee spotlight is the Illinois Valley Family Coalition. They were awarded $10,000 to provide tuition assistance for families to be able to participate in an outdoor preschool program. IVFC has been a grant recipient for the past four years, and the Redwood Foundation for Education is happy to continue our support of their outdoor preschool program and making it available for all families regardless of socio-economic background. Thank you, IVFC, for your important work!

Stay tuned for more C4K Grant Award Winners profiles!

07/30/2026

Our next 2026 Coalition for Kids grantee spotlight is Healthy U . They were awarded $20,000 to support an early childhood education program that provides affordable childcare for children aged 3-5, as well as family engagement opportunities in the Illinois Valley. This is the third year of C4K grant money given to Healthy U, and we are glad to support these necessary services in our county!

More C4K award winner spotlights will continue next week!

07/27/2026

Our next Coalition for Kids 2026 grantee spotlight is the Oregon Center for Creative Learning. This is their first year receiving a Coalition for Kids grant from Redwood Foundation for Education. They will use the $20,000 awarded to them for scholarships for their new Grants Pass preschool. Thank you, OCCL for the work you do in Josephine County!

Address

789 NE 7th Street
Grants Pass, OR
97526

Telephone

+15414762196

Website

http://www.redwoodforeducation.org/

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