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ODS corporate giving

ODS has a long — and quiet — history of caring. Our giving grows from and reflects the heart of our corporate culture. From Anchorage to Ashland, ODS contributes directly to a wide range of charitable causes that nurture our neighbors and nourish the places we share and call home.

We focus our giving on two areas:

Health. To help build healthier communities, ODS partners with people and organizations working on science education, preventive care, medical research and community outreach.
Environment.To help enhance our natural and built landscapes, ODS partners with people and organizations working to preserve, protect and enhance our environment in ways that engender healthier communities.

How to apply

ODS is pleased to review requests for support from eligible organizations. Eligible organizations must have a mission that supports our areas of focus and must be classified as 501(c)(3). Our community relations team will review all requests.

ODS will not provide funding for:

Religious organizations, unless the program or project they support is classified as a nonprofit 501(c) (3)
Organizations that discriminate against individuals based on race, religion, ethnicity or sexual orientation
Political campaigns

To apply for support from ODS, please submit a request to . The ODS community relations team will review all applications. Please allow approximately four to six weeks for us to process your request. All requests must include the following:

A brief description of the organization’s purpose or the project’s objectives
A detailed description of the type and amount of support being requested — requests may be for a financial contribution, volunteer assistance or in-kind donation
A description of who will be served by your program or project
A copy of your Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) letter
A list of ODS employees (if any) involved with your organization
A list of your Board of Directors and each director’s primary business affiliation(s)
A list of current major contributors and funding levels

Recipients of the ODS Corporate Giving program include:

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
Dental Foundation of Oregon
American Cancer Society
The Nature Conservancy
American Diabetes Association
Cycle Oregon
Hands on Greater Portland
Washington Oral Health Foundation
March of Dimes
Oregon Hospice
Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation
Portland State University
Mercy Corps

ODS volunteer program

ODS employees are enthusiastic and philanthropic with a passion for volunteerism. We are proud to offer opportunities ranging from Oregon Food Bank nights to health walks to help engage our employees in our communities. In 2009, 169 ODS volunteers participated in 16 volunteer events, logging more than 1,300 hours of volunteer service.

Giving campaign

Each year, our employees donate money through the ODS Employee Giving Campaign, and ODS matches each contribution, dollar for dollar, up to $1,000 per employee. Employees can donate to any nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization of their choice. In 2009, this campaign raised more than $200,000 for a wide range of causes, from fighting cancer to the struggle for better bicycle paths.