Ashlander's are passionate about their individual causes. In Ashland it is not uncommon to find folks who actively support more than one. If you would like bring your cause to the attention of TodayInAshland and list it here please e-mail the webmaster@todayinashland.com

Hospice Unique Boutique, the “HUB”

We provides ongoing financial support for Hospice & local, end-of-life care programs in the Rogue Valley. SOFA (So.Oregon Fundraising Alliance) a non-profit 501(c)(3) created the HUB in 2009.

We are an upscale resale shop, recycling gently used family treasures; including antiques, jewelry, furniture, clothing, books and house-wares. We welcome and receive quality used goods during 11 am to 4 pm, Tues. – Sat. The shop is open Tues – Sat. 10:30 am to 5 pm during the fall and winter and open until 6 pm spring and summer. The shop is run by one fulltime employee and numerous volunteers. Everything in our shop is donated. We thrive from the generosity of our donors and volunteers and we offer new volunteer awareness gatherings bi-monthly and we accept volunteer applications anytime. We encourage those interested in volunteering to come to a gathering and meet other volunteers, see the store, and learn about opportunities available to share their special talents with us.

We are located at 1618 Ashland St. between Wiley’s and Wendy’s, next door to the Ashland Shopping Center. Call us at 541-488-7805 or email us at thehub@opendoor.com

The Margot Anderson Brain Restoration Foundation

The Margot Anderson Brain Restoration Foundation’s mission is to help find the means to restore nerve cell functions, either by regeneration or replacement, in individuals whose brains or spinal cords had suffered injury. http://www.brainrestoration.com/

Ashland Schools Foundation

ASF, is an independent fund raising organization whose mission is to support quality education in Ashland public schools through fund raising in the community. www.ashlandschoolsfoundation.org

Southern Oregon University Foundation

The purpose of the Foundation, established in 1959, is to support and promote the educational, scientific, and charitable activities of Southern Oregon University. The Foundation accomplishes this by generating financial support through partnerships and individual contributions. Southern Oregon University's donors play an integral role in enhancing the University and its programs and have a strong impact on university life. Gifts provide scholarships for students and help fund new programs and projects. By forging partnerships with the regional, national and international community, SOU will accomplish its goal of becoming a nationally recognized contemporary public liberal arts university. http://www.soufoundation.org/

Friends of the Ashland Public Library

Their purpose, as stated in their constitution is " . . . to encourage, promote, support and aid the development of library service in the area of service of the Ashland Public Library." http://www.mind.net/foal/

Friends of the Animal Shelter (FOTAS)

Volunteers who provide loving care and support the programs for stray and abandoned pets at the Jackson County Animal Shelter.
http://www.mind.net/fotas

ASPIRE

ASPIRE at Ashland High School is a volunteer program that helps mentor students in planning and executing their post-secondary education goals. ASPIRE brings together community volunteers, students, school staff, and parents to help students overcome obstacles in continuing their education.

Contact Samantha Kyme at (541) 482-8771 X213 or at samantha.kyme@ashland.k12.or.us for an application

Ayala Foundation for Educational Equality

The vision of the Ayala Foundation for Educational Equality, is to develop and institutionalize " ENTRE DOS CULTURAS " program that promotes the value of education, educational opportunity and equality, promoting community leadership and involvement starting first with the Hispanic community in Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and Douglas Counties, with the vision of expanding its programs to reach all people in all counties in the state of Oregon. http://www.affee.org/index.htm

CNS Productions Inc.

Alcohol and Other Drugs: Substance Abuse Education Materials CNS Productions Inc. creates substance abuse educational materials for college-level curricula, treatment and rehabilitation centers, health professionals, and the general public. They work in conjunction with the Haight-Ashbury Drug Detoxification, Rehabilitation, and Aftercare Clinic which has treated more than 100,000 clients since 1967. http://www.cnsproductions.com

Medigrace - Medical Applications of Meditation

Medigrace has been producing audio therapies and hospital trainings in the medical applications of meditation since 1991. Medigrace has produced more than 50 trainings at hospitals and medical centers with nurses, doctors, counselors and general public. Their programs build on the research and development conducted since the 1960’s on the proven biological benefits of meditation. http://www.medigrace.org/

Peace House

Promoting peace in all the world through social justice and non-violent solutions

http://peacehouse.net/