Emerald Valley Pickleball Foundation:
Expanding Opportunities to Play
The Emerald Valley Pickleball Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2021 to advance the sport of pickleball in Lane County by increasing access to facilities and educational programs.
We are currently focused on raising funds for a new state-of-the-art Regional Pickleball Complex at Lane Community College (LCC). The complex will be jointly funded by public and private funds, and the Foundation is lead on raising funds for the facility. We envision a complex with 24 courts, of which 2 will be "championship courts" and 10 will be covered. This new complex will greatly expand the opportunities for pickleball play in the region, and it will have enough courts to meet the needs for drop-in play, leagues, clinics, lessons, and tournaments.
Summer of LOVE-ing Pickleball $100,000 Challenge
From June 1 – August 1, 2025, every dollar donated or pledged will be matched 1:1, up to $100,000, thanks to the incredible generosity of Janise Augur and Roger Schaljo.
This is your chance to amplify your giving and help make a lasting impact on the future of pickleball in our community. Let’s rally together and reach the full match—because pickleball isn’t just a game, it’s a movement!
Soup & Songs
DATE: July 27th, 6:00PM
LOCATION: 2811 Alder Street, Eugene
On the last Sunday of the month pickleball enthusiast and singer-songwriter Tara Jones hosts Soup and Songs a gathering at her home for sharing food and music. On July 27th, she will host this event as a fundraiser for the Regional Pickleball Complex at LCC—donations for the campaign are welcome on a sliding scale. Dinner is served at six with music approximately a half hour later. Address: 2811 Alder Street, Eugene, Oregon. Please RSVP to (541) 510-5277 or taral@efn.org—there are just 20 seats available for this fun evening!
Fundraising Dinner & Auction
Join us for an exciting evening at our second annual fundraising dinner & auction, all in support of building the Regional Pickleball Complex at Lane Community College! Mark your calendars for the evening of August 7th at LCC—we’d love to have you there. Tickets are on sale now, so grab yours and be part of this fantastic event!
