OSF-Funded School-Based Programs

As school leaders identify needs in their schools, OSF staff works with each school to tailor fundraising to meet those needs — with donor drives, events, and grants development. Aside from funding, OSF also supports school programs with partnership brokering, and coaching in leadership, finance, and program evaluation. Each school is different, but we have focused much of our efforts on those needs identified by schools as being most critical in After-School Programs, Family Engagement and Leadership Programs, Internship and Mentorship Programs, Mental Health Programs, Science and Math Programs, and Garden and Nutrition Programs.

OSF Collaborative School Programs bring schools together to share experiences, practices, and challenges, while working to develop and implement solutions across school sites. Collaboratives also facilitate partnerships and resources development for school programs. OSF has developed several Collaborative Programs, including the After-School Program, the Family Engagement and Leadership Initiative (FamELI), and GREENS (a Collaborative garden and nutrition-based program). A Mental Health Collaborative, a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Program and an Internship Program are both in development for next year. Several foundations are participating in these expanding collaborative programs. OSF coordinates a series of roundtables, workshops, and trainings for school principals and staff working in these critical areas. OSF has also developed tailored toolkits for each Collaborative Program.

Our Collaborative Programs
• After-School Academic Interventions Collaborative Program
• Family Engagement and Leadership Initiative (FamELI)
• Internship and Mentorship Collaborative Program
• GREENS Collaborative Program (Garden and Nutrition)
• Mental Health Collaborative Program
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Collaborative Program