'After following children for 40 years, researchers found that high-quality home-visiting and classroom programs for disadvantaged preschool children returned back to the community a whopping $7 for every $1 spent by reducing criminal activity and incarceration, lowering the number of teen pregnancies, boosting school success and graduation rates, and even improving physical health.' - Posted on www.familybuildingblocks.org You Can Help Make a Difference for Local Families! Come to the Family Building Blocks Dream Builders Luncheon on October 21, 2014 to Find Out How. We are honored to partner with numerous local nonprofit organizations that choose to host their annual fundraisers in our facility. This month, are particularly privileged to host Family Building Blocks, an organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of child abuse and neglect. We cannot say enough about the impact Family Building Blocks has had on our community. The valuable services they perform for local high-risk families include home visits, therapeutic classrooms for children, family nights, parent education, parent-child play groups, respite care, a clothes closet, food pantry and much more. Watch this powerful video detailing how Family Building Blocks reaches out to families in need of support with home visits. We hope to see many new faces come out and learn more at the Family Building Blocks Dream Builders Luncheon October 21, 2014. In this 60 minute program, learn how Family Building Blocks works to prevent child abuse and neglect in Marion and Polk counties, build successful and resilient children, strengthen parents and preserve families through inspiring speakers and video testimonials. Speakers will include Board Chairman Brian Johnston, Executive Director Patrice Altenhofen, Nancy MacMorris-Adix (Board Member, local midwife and member of Salem Keizer School Board) and Conrad Venti (Board member, banker at Pioneer Trust Bank). This event is free (thanks to generous sponsors) and the public is invited but reservations are required. If you would like to make a reservation or become a table captain or sponsor, please contact Brooke Gries at Family Building Blocks at (503) 566-2132 ext. 308 or bgries@familybuildingblocks.org . To learn more about how this organization helps families and the community, please visit www.familybuildingblocks.org.
