Oregon Head Start Assocation

The meetings and trainings held by Oregon Head Start Association (OHSA) during 2024 had a total attendance of 541 people. OHSA staff were able to provide training and updated information to Association members and the public. OHSA's Specialist Conference provided Head Start staff with up-to-date information in their component areas.

OHSA's Charitable Checkoff Grant program is funded through the Oregon Charitable Checkoff Commission. The Commission is charged with approving charities to receive donations from taxpayer designated refunds. OHSA offers funding on a grant basis to Head Start programs, primarily for projects relating to safety and health, such as playgrounds, wheelchair ramps, and roof repairs. Money is generally granted in the fall for projects that occur the following Spring and Summer. Programs are prevented from receiving funds two years in a row to ensure more equitable distribution of resources. Funds in 2024 were awarded to- South Coast Head Start Fencing and Gates project, $8,362- UCAN Head Start Playground Mats project $30,848- Neighborhood House- Sensory Hallway Equipment project $6,029

Four OHSA annual scholarships were awarded during the 2024 year. Three at $2,500 each and one at $2,775. Richard Alexander EHS Parent Scholarship Ken Lyday Scholarship Frank Roberts Parent Scholarship Frank Roberts Student Scholarship