Lane County, Oregon
Bridging the Gap Between LCSO and the Community
The SERVE Foundation raises and directs resources that supplement — and never replace — the public funding that protects every corner of Lane County.
What SERVE stands for
Four pillars. One mission.
SERVE = Support, Education, Resources, Volunteer Efforts — the foundation on which all of our work rests.
Support
Funding training and equipment beyond what the Sheriff's Office operational budget can provide.
Education
Educating residents on traffic safety, crime prevention, and emergency preparedness.
Resources
Directing donor dollars to specific, named items — with transparent costs and clear community benefit.
Volunteer Efforts
A network of informed neighbors advocating for effective public safety across Lane County.
Our mission
Closing the gaps that public funding alone cannot.
Lane County is one of the most operationally complex counties in Oregon to police. Response times to outlying communities can exceed an hour. Specialized capabilities sit on a wish list year after year because they fall outside the operational budget.
These are solvable problems. A well-organized foundation — backed by an engaged community — can solve them.
Rural response times in outlying Lane County communities
Potential law-enforcement response in active-shooter scenarios at rural schools
Annual gap in the Weighmaster's abandoned-vehicle removal budget
From Junction City to Oakridge, from Marcola to Cottage Grove — our board composition and funding priorities are designed to reflect every community in Lane County.
Stand with Lane County.
Whether you can give an hour, an idea, or a contribution — your support helps equip the deputies who serve the communities you call home.