About Sugar Bush

Our Mission

The Sugar Bush Foundation works within Ohio University and local communities to improve the local community-university connections by fostering community-university partnerships, engaging Ohio students in sustainable environmental and socioeconomic development.

Our Vision

We envision a model for university-community collaboration based on equal partnership and mutual respect. The impact of The Sugar Bush Foundation will be realized in healthy people, a growing economy, and a vibrant environment.

What We Believe In

• Improving the quality of life and environment in Appalachian Ohio
• Building local sustainable systems
• Creating cultural shifts toward sustainable practices
• Fostering university and community collaborations made of equitable partnerships and mutual respect
• Sharing of Ohio University expertise with the region
• Engaging OHIO students in real-world learning
• Building on the assets of the region
• Respecting the expertise residing in our communities
• Seeking high social return on collaborations