A Note From Our Leadership

At the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Community Foundation (OVFOCF) we partner with those who give of their time, talent, and treasure to enrich the quality of life and strengthen our community for this and future generations. In this role, we see our responsibility in the Orangevale and Fair Oaks community as threefold:

First, we are committed to providing programs that gather and grow our community so that everyone can FLOURISH! This includes building relationships with business leaders, nonprofits, donors, and volunteers throughout our community, to ensure we are providing programs that meet the needs of our community.

Second, we focus on broad, flexible, donor gifts and grants. Our staff and board are dedicated to understanding the evolving needs of the community to effectively re-direct charitable dollars. Our grant and donor focus may be proactive or responsive in nature but are certainly more effective if made from a place of understanding and knowledge.

Third, we take pride in our role as a community leader. There are many ways to play a leadership role including acting as a convener, effectively guiding resources to the areas of greatest need or opportunity, and educating the public on issues that are of most concern to them.

With this in mind, the OVFOCF committed to leading a unique assessment of our community through the OVFO Community Survey and and resulting Needs Assessment. Our goal was to identify and prioritize the needs and assets in Orangevale and Fair Oaks, parts of an often-overlooked and underfunded area of unincorporated Sacramento County. 

This assessment represents months of dedicated work, bringing together the voices of residents, community leaders, and local organizations. It is our hope that the information collected through the 2024 Orangevale-Fair Oaks Community Needs Assessment will allow our community’s decision-makers to come together and create data-informed solutions to the needs of our community, foster collaboration among agencies and sectors, and improve the overall well-being and quality of life for the residents of Orangevale and Fair Oaks.

Sincerely,
Brad Squires
Founder/Executive Director OVFOCF