Blanche Fischer

Assisting Oregonians With Physical Disabilities Since 1981

Our Founder Inspires Us With Her Generosity and Goodwill

Blanche Fischer was a woman of warm words and thoughts. When she first discussed the trust in her name, she told Bill Shepherd, a Portland attorney, that she wanted to help people with physical disabilities. She wanted to do this because one of her favorite people was her mechanic who had one arm. It seems now that she was celebrating the fact that he had overcome a significant obstacle in order to remain independent, productive and proud. Her wish was to designate a portion of her wealth so that other people, up against similar challenges, would gain the same confidence he had.

We like to think that she would be proud that her name is now synonymous with Hope and Help for Oregonians with disabilities.

ABOUT THE BLANCHE FISCHER FOUNDATION

   The Blanche Fischer Foundation is a private,
    nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization
    founded through a trust established by the late
    Blanche Fischer, a native of Long Creek and
    long-time resident and benefactor of Lincoln
    City.

    The Foundation makes direct grants on behalf
    of Oregonians with physical disabilities. The
    aid may relate directly to the disability or toward
    fostering personal independence.

To be considered for a BFF grant, an individual
must demonstrate all of the following:
    1. Demonstrate Oregon residency,
    2. Demonstrate financial need and
    3. Have a disability of a physical nature.

If you do not meet all of the above criteria, you are not eligible for Foundation assistance.

Since its founding in 1981, the Blanche Fischer Foundation has awarded over 1.5 million dollars to thousands of Oregonians with physical disabilities.