Neighborhood Nonprofit Spotlight: Kim Silvia, Friends of Outdoor School

Patch talks to Kim Silvia about her experience with Friends of Outdoor School.

Patch: Tell Patch a little about you and your organization!

Kim: Friends of Outdoor School is committed to providing the hands-on field science experience of Outdoor School to all Oregon students regardless of income, experience, ability or family background.

Patch: How does your organization help to strengthen the local community?

Kim: We raise money, build community partnerships and engage volunteers to help Outdoor School and the students it serves.

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Patch: What is the biggest struggle your organization faces?

Kim: Securing stable, long-term funding for Outdoor School for all students.

Patch: What do you hope for the future of your nonprofit?

Kim: I hope that we will secure a stable, long-term funding source so that all students may attend a week of Outdoor School. When that happens, Friends of Outdoor School can concentrate on taking actions that build, improve, develop staff, and enhance Outdoor School.

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