While the Cemetery Sexton and the City of Jacksonville are responsible for the overall care of the roadways and grounds in the cemetery, their efforts are greatly supported by community volunteers and the Friends of Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery. We host three Clean-up days a year: winter, spring and fall to keep the grounds looking neat and safe for visitors who walk in the cemetery, as well as for our volunteers who work there.

Trained volunteers also continue to restore and preserve grave markers, curbing, fencing and decorative urns and corner posts. The more complex restoration work falls to skilled professionals who are hired to do the work.
   

These are pictures from the Ish Family Block located in the IOOF Section of the cemetery. Sadly, the Block is in need of major restoration work and will be the main focus of our fund raising efforts during 2013. Your support of this large undertaking will be greatly appreciated.

All this takes money and while our fund raisers and an occasional grant help, it is the generous donations from friends, families and residents that help us continue with our work. Donations support our mission to Restore, Preserve, Document, and Safeguard our Cemetery and its History for Future Generations. The Friends of Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation and is registered with the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries and is a part of the National Landmark City status with the City of Jacksonville, Oregon.

Contributions may be designated for specific projects, such as marker restoration, iron work or curbing restoration or education programs. All donations are tax-deductible and will be acknowledged with our sincere appreciation and a receipt. Please make checks payable to the Friends of Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery (FOJHC) and mailed to P.O. Box 1541 Jacksonville, Oregon 97530.

Another way to support the work of the FOJHC and remember a family member or friend is through a Memorial Gift in their name.

The Friends of Jacksonville's Historic Cemetery is a partner of the Oregon Cultural Trust. A donation to the FOJHC followed by a matching gift to the Oregon Cultural Trust allows you to claim your tax credit and help two great Oregon Organizations at the same time. Please visit their website at www.culturaltrust.org for complete details.

Please call 541 826-9939 or email us at info@friendsjvillecemetery.org with any questions or concerns that you may have regarding donations.

We thank you for your consideration and support for all the volunteers throughout the country, who care for our cemeteries.