Education
Benton County Foundation
541-753-1603
bcf@peak.org
www.bentoncountyfoundation.org
Community foundation with assets exceeding $12 million that manages endowment funds for individuals or organizations. Grants and scholarships primarily support the youth of Benton County.
Benton Literacy Council
541-754-8615
bentonliteracy@copper.net
http://lbvision.org
Offers free tutoring for Benton County adults who want to improve their literacy skills and a summer reading program for children in grades one through five to prepare for the following school year.
Beta Sigma Phi
541-929-2296
www.betasigmaphi.org
Women’s international organization whose motto is “life, learning and friendship.”
Corvallis Public Schools Foundation
541-757-5857
Fredrick.kane@corvallis.k12.or.us
www.cpsfoundation.org
Unites donor interest with Corvallis School District needs through communication and comprehensive donation administration.
Corvallis Toastmasters
541-929-2374, 541-929-2973
dottie533@peak.org
jimbarbour@aol.com
Nonprofit educational club dedicated to improving the communication and leadership skills of its members.
- Coldwell Banker Valley Brokers
1109 N.W. Ninth St.
Avery Club 7900, 12:10 p.m. (T)
- Tommy’s 4th Street Bar & Grill
350 S.W. Fourth St.
Corvallis Club 395, 6 p.m. (M)
- OSU Crop Science Building (Room 119)
30th Street and Campus Way
Oregon State Club 3722, noon (F)
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
541-754-7946, 541-752-5749
Active and retired women educators who provide financial and professional support to women teachers and prospective teachers. Meets third Saturday (except June and July), 9:30 a.m.; call for meeting places.
Oregon Association of Education for Young Children, Linn-Benton Chapter
541-752-2868
Provides professional development for early childhood educators.
OSU Academy for Lifelong Learning (ALL)
541-737-9405 (message)
OSUALL@yahoo.com
http://www.osualum.com/all/
Organization for mature adults (retirees) who embrace learning as a lifelong process (arts, science, issues, history, cultures). Two-hour classes held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during fall, winter and spring terms at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis. Sponsored by OSU Alumni Association, but OSU affiliation not required.
Start Making a Reader Today (SMART)
541-754-4965
www.getsmartoregon.org
Volunteers read with students in kindergarten through third grade one hour a week during school year.
The Arts Center
541-754-1551
www.theartscenter.net
Clearinghouse for information, in-house arts classes and partnerships with the Corvallis School District for arts education.