GIVE
YOUR IMPACT
When you give to your community through Family Building Blocks, whether it's your time, money, or goods and services, you are instantly helping—helping a child grow, helping a family stay together, and inspiring a community to follow your lead.
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
Family Building Blocks is a tremendous example of a public-private partnership. We are a private, independent non-profit organization that leverages support from both public and private sources to fund our prevention programs. Our $11 million annual budget is 69% funded by public sources (state and federal contracts to provide services) and 31% by private revenue (individual and business donations and foundation grants).
THE NEED
The need for our services is great. There is an incredible return on investment when giving to your community through quality, early childhood programs like Family Building Blocks. Please take a moment to review our donor privacy statement. Thank you for "Keeping Children Safe and Families Together."
“Family Building Blocks has made me a better parent. Thank you for supporting the program.” - Jeannie
STEPPING STONE SUSTAINERS
PLANNED GIVING
BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR AND GIVE ONLINE
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GIVE $1,000-$4,999 ANNUALLY FOR 3 YEARS
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GIVE $5,000+ ANNUALLY FOR 3 YEARS
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MAKE A ONE-TIME GIFT ONLINE
Click on the image above to donate any amount of money to help "Keep Children Safe and Families Together." To learn more about giving opportunities, please contact Claudia Vorse, Donor Relations Manager, at 503.566.2132.
CLOTHING AND MORE
Clean, gently used children's clothing (infant to size eight), toys, and home goods are year-round resources for families in our prevention programs. To donate clothing and materials, please contact Claudia Vorse, Donor Relations Manager, at 503.566.2132.
LEAVE YOUR LEGACY
Consider naming Family Building Blocks as a beneficiary in your will or estate plan and ensure your legacy of "Keeping Children Safe and Families Together" will continue for generations to come. To leave your legacy, contact Patrice Altenhofen, Executive Director, at 503.566.2132.
HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
ADOPT A CHILD OR PARENT'S WISHES DURING THE HOLIDAYS
To ensure our families' basic needs are met during the holiday season and that they can create memories together for years to come, Family Building Blocks hosts Hope for the Holidays, a giving program where community members can purchase specific gifts for local children and families.
You can help provide needed materials including:
EDUCATIONAL TOYS, BOOKS, COATS, PAJAMAS, AND MORE
To purchase gifts for a parent and/or child contact Julie Duran, Director of Development, at jduran@familybuildingblocks.org or 503.566.2132.
LES SCHWAB DIAPER DRIVE
APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and each year, Les Schwab hosts a Diaper Drive to benefit families through Family Building Blocks. Annually, Family Building Blocks changes over 50,000 diapers! We can accept new:
DIAPERS (SIZES 5 & 6), PULL UPS, AND WIPES
For a list of drop-off sites and for more information, please contact Julie Duran, Director of Development, at 503.566.2132.
OUR WISH LIST
DONATE SPECIFIC ITEMS
If you are interested in donating specific items to Family Building Blocks, whether it is resources for our families or materials for our facilities, we have an ongoing wish list! We are so fortunate to have donors to help meet specific needs. Because our list is growing and changing with each family we support, please contact us today for an updated list! 503.566.2132
We would happily accept the following hand-made items for our families. Please contact us for more details!
- Quilts (Large enough size for three people to sit on quilt on floor. Prefer bright colors or solid patterns - unisex. Please no specific holiday fabrics)
- Baby bibs and burp cloths
- Knit hats for babies (especially in winter months)
- Cloth diapers
- Infant sleep sacks
- Small dollhouse with dolls, house parts
- Rocking boat
- Toddler hopper balls with handle
- Child’s riding wagon
- Little Tikes Cozy Coupe cars (two)
- Pop beads
- Small light table
We also have an AMAZON WISHLIST. Our Baby Wishlist includes items like wipes, diaper creams, shampoos and lotions. Our Household list includes cleaning supplies, toilet paper, laundry detergent and more. Our Hygiene list is filled with soaps, deodorants, toothpaste and brushes all ready for purchase. All items will ship to Family Building Blocks.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SPONSOR OUR ANNUAL EVENTS TO HELP "KEEP CHILDREN SAFE AND FAMILIES TOGETHER"
From fundraisers to community outreach initiatives, we have a robust high-quality events program designed to engage the community and unite Marion and Polk counties in our mission of keeping children safe and families together. Because of our event sponsors, we are able to ensure proceeds directly support our programs and services. We partner with businesses to help minimize our costs while providing an invaluable platform for brand recognition and customer acquisiton with our audiences ranging from 200 to 4,000. Thank you for investing in your community through Family Building Blocks!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR ANNUAL EVENTS
To become a program or event sponsor, conact Julie Duran at 503.566.2132.
"THE BEST WEDNESDAYS AND THURDSAYS OF MY LIFE."
- DENIS CARNABY, VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are an integral part of Family Building Blocks' ability to support over 1,300 children and 850 families annually. Because of our volunteers, we are able to ensure that each child in our therapeutic classrooms receives warmth, love, and critical nurturing attention; each family enrolled has the opportunity to access a full clothing closet and food pantry; and our offices and events have the support needed to function efficiently. Many hands make light work and we would not be the successful organization we are today without the generosity and commitment of our volunteers.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES:
Therapeutic Classroom Assistant
Bus Buddy
Weekly Support/Clerical Assistance
Special Events Team
Clothing Closet & Food Pantry
Respite Care
Young Leaders Council
"SHARING THE DREAM" COMMUNITY TOURS
To become a volunteer, the first step is to sign up for a tour!
Our monthly community tours are the best way to become more acquainted with Family Building Blocks. Join us for an in-person tour where you'll learn about the services Family Building Blocks provides to children and their families, observe a classroom, and have an opportunity to speak with staff about your area of interest. Tours are held the third Wednesday of the month from 11:00AM to Noon. Staff will be availalble until 12:30PM to speak with attendees who have additional questions. Click here to sign up!
TOUR SCHEDULE:
Third Wednesdays
11:00AM - Noon
CHELSEA'S PLACE
2425 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
CUSTOMIZED INTERNSHIPS
Please fill out and submit the Intern form to start. We look forward to finding the perfect fit for you!
“The best thing about my internship has been getting to be a part of Family Building Blocks and knowing how much we are helping families. I love getting to interact with the babies and learn about all of the different ways the teachers help the families. I love how helpful and welcoming the teachers have been to me, quickly answering any question that I have about their methods." - FBB Intern
BENEFITS
• Gain skills that align with the student’s professional and educational goals
• Learn directly from prevention and non-profit administration professionals
• Build community with other interns, volunteers, staff, and community members
• Help keep children safe and families together
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY INTERNS
Join the team of over 100 staff and 400 volunteers to help keep children safe and families together in Marion and Polk counties. Internships with Family Building Blocks are customized to meet the needs and goals of the student while supporting the mission and needs of the organization and community.
OPPORTUNITIES
• Working in the Therapeutic Classroom
• Supporting Development and Community Outreach
• Helping with Special Events
• Assisting with fundraising activities
REQUIREMENTS
• A minimum of one term or semester commitment
• A minimum of 50 hours completed
• Must be enrolled at a college or university