Commitment, gratitude, and expansion were our big themes last year, and they remain relevant, but with some big updates to share. We remain committed to growing with the needs of our community and meeting families where they are. We are forever grateful for the many partners it takes to provide our high-quality, trauma-informed services. When it comes to expansion, keep reading! At MountainStar, we see our community’s vulnerable families and we understand the barriers that can turn abuse and neglect into multi-generational issues. We respond with both long-standing as well as innovative solutions, as you can see in the following pages. Families in MountainStar programs are surrounded by a village of support. You are a part of that village, along with other donors, volunteers, advocates, and community partners. Thank you for recognizing the important work we do and standing with us to keep children safe and parents successful. With your commitment and confidence in our services, MountainStar remains at the forefront of conversations around crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, high-quality early childhood programs, and multi-generation impact. This is our work, and we are proud to be a leader in Central Oregon. Again, thank you for your partnership and commitment to child abuse prevention. I am proud to work alongside you on behalf of children and families in our community. Sincerely,
Kara Tachikawa, Executive Director
RELIEF NURSERY MILESTONES
LA PINE AND BIRDIES 4 BABIES
GROWTH, COMMITMENT & GRATITUDE
Welcome to MountainStar La Pine! Our new location is almost ready, and we are excited to open our doors to families in South Deschutes County. With over seven years of outreach services in La Pine, this new site brings two therapeutic classrooms, meeting space for families, clothing and food banks, and a playground for babies and toddlers. In the first year, MountainStar will serve 30 La Pine children through our therapeutic early childhood program and outreach services, and eventually serve 50 children and their families each year. With this new site, there are new opportunities! We are currently hiring staff, looking for classroom volunteers and Fairy God-Parents, and we’re excited to work with community partners to expand services for families. If you share our vision to nurture a child’s emotional, physical, and intellectual development in a safe environment, then MountainStar is the place for you.
MountainStar La Pine Made Possible By: Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners Central Oregon Health Council Early Learning Hub of Central Oregon First Interstate Bank Foundation Ford Family Foundation JTMF Foundation Lamb Foundation MDU Resources Foundation Oregon Department of Administrative Services PGE Foundation St. Charles Health System Sunriver La Pine Rotary Club Sunriver Women’s Club CA Rowles Engineering and Design Central Oregon Land Surveying LLC Decor Painting & Excavation LLC Modern Building Systems, WillScot Mobile Mini Volunteers of America
BIRDIES 4 BABIES
On August 13, MountainStar hosted its 9th Annual Birdies for Babies (B4B) golf and gala fundraiser with 100% of event proceeds supporting MountainStar’s trauma-informed, strength-based child abuse prevention program for Central Oregon families who are living in crisis. A big thank you to our 9-Year Lead Sponsor, PAHLISCH, a dedicated partner who values the impact of MountainStar’s programs in our community. MountainStar extends a special thanks to the B4B planning committee. These ladies go above and beyond to ensure the event is successful and guests have a great experience. Carole Frazier Tori Howes
Jenny Mitchell Stephanie Powell
Roma McCoy Cindy Rinker
Through the support of B4B participants, local businesses, and volunteers, MountainStar has raised over $2M in the last nine years!
JOIN US FOR OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF BIRDIES FOR BABIES AUGUST 2024
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES TO KEEP KIDS SAFE MountainStar Family Relief Nursery prevents child abuse and neglect through community support and therapeutic services that help vulnerable children and families thrive. We are the only program in Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook Countries providing therapeutic classrooms, parenting education services, and family support targeted at protecting babies and toddlers who are at significant risk for abuse and neglect.
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