Friends of OSD was formed to assist the Oregon School for the Deaf. We believe the School has a vital part to play in the education of deaf and hard of hearing children in Oregon. Our mission is to support this unique school and the children it nurtures by soliciting and distributing funds to enhance the School’s programs and projects. FOSD was created not to replace or supplant the responsibilities of the State of Oregon which has administrative responsibility for the School. Rather, FOSD operates as an independent nonprofit to assist OSD by enhancing the educational experience for students beyond the basic level of State funding, helping an already strong program reach even higher goals.