2020 Annual Report

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jessica Sayers, President

Robin Bailey, Vice President

Pete McCracken, Treasurer

Emi Baxter, Secretary

Kellyn Brandt

Ruth Brumagin

Linda Clowers

Thom Delzell

Kristin Downes

Mary Jensen

Jennifer Mitchell

Peter Polanco

Margaret Schaus

Debra Schoen

MADRAS ADVISORY BOARD

Tena Jackson

Beth Ann Beamer

Bud Beamer

Katherine Brick

Glenda Cloud

Linda Clowers

Stephen Hillis

Roy Jackson

Susan Matheny

PRINEVILLE ADVISORY BOARD

Ruth Brumagin

Bob Haden

Bev Horton

Pam Looney

Mary Reed

Kathy Thompson

Kathleen Wilson

This year at MountainStar has been like no other. At the beginning, classes, home visiting, and crisis support services started smoothly. Management staff worked on plans to open a new Relief Nursery center in Redmond and apply for funding to start preschool programs in Bend, Madras, and Prineville. However, by the middle of March, the pandemic caused us to close classrooms and invent new ways to support families.

Here we are, months later, still adapting to work under COVID conditions. Classes are using a modified schedule to keep groups small and allow time for cleaning. Staff meet parents in the parking lot when they drop off their children. Home visits happen outside or on the phone. We have learned to video-stream family nights with scavenger hunts, cooking classes, and storytelling. This report will give you a picture of the work we have done over the past year – thanks in large part to donations from people like you.

You will read about some of the children and families who are part of our community and are supported by MountainStar. The pandemic has added more stress to families already challenged with tough issues like poverty, physical and mental illness, domestic violence, and addiction. MountainStar staff and board are glad that we live in a community that cares for all its children, especially those with overwhelming obstacles.

Last year, 98% of children enrolled at MountainStar stayed safe from confirmed abuse and neglect despite living in high-stress homes. There were 13,674 child abuse and neglect victims in Oregon last year and 42% of the victims were children under six years old. In Central Oregon, there were 872 victims of child abuse or neglect and that number is expected to increase due to the extra stress from the pandemic.

Over the years, I have seen how parents know intuitively that consistent, responsive, and caring relationships are a young child’s best protection from the toxic impact of constant and overwhelming stress. They may not know all the science, but they are eager to engage with our staff to help make things better for their children and their family. As you will read in this report, we work with parents to ensure their children are safe and get the care needed for healthy development. To state the obvious, our efforts are especially important right now!

We are so excited that our Redmond Center has officially opened its doors and children are coming to class! Community members, local businesses, foundations, and government officials leaned-in to make this project succeed. Visit our website for more details and read our Spring Newsletter!

I am grateful to live in Central Oregon where people step-up to help one another. Community members and other funders donated to our emergency family fund this summer which helped families with rent, bills, and groceries. MountainStar donors contributed to two successful fundraising campaigns and prevented us from laying-off staff and cutting services at such a critical time.

Every day makes a difference for a child, especially during the first three years of their life. Thank you for your interest and support for MountainStar and our effort to ensure that hope starts here!

In partnership, Tim

MOUNTAINSTAR FAMILIES

100% of children served are at risk of abuse/neglect

76% of families served live below the federal poverty level

Average number of family risk factors: 14

TOTAL CHILDREN SERVED 295

Bend 160 • Madras 55 Redmond 34 • Prineville 30 • La Pine 16

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

TOTAL PEOPLE IMPACTED

1,239

children + immediate family members

children graduated into preschool, Head Start, or kindergarten in August 50 98% 99% 87% 87%

of children remained free from confirmed cases of abuse and neglect of children did not require foster care or another out-of-home placement of children routinely visited a primary care physician (well-child visits) of children either met or exceeded the benchmark for social/emotional development

COVID Impact

In times of crisis, the risk of child abuse increases. MountainStar Families have faced unbelievable challenges over the past six months – delays in unemployment benefits; constant concern of infection as frontline workers; inability to work due to lack of childcare; job losses; and barriers in accessing mental health services and medical care. As the pandemic continues this fall and kids are engaging in remote learning, parents are struggling with a lack of internet access and other school supplies; lack of resources for Spanish speaking families; and increased behavioral issues with kids being isolated at home.

MountainStar staff’s commitment is steadfast, addressing each issue with resources and plans to meet a family’s unique needs.

90% of families believe MountainStar staff “understand me and my needs” during the pandemic.

PROGRAM IMPACT:

2,069 unique interactions with families

780 hours of family respite

515 driveway visits

356 phone visits

314 food boxes

268 online story times and activities

MountainStar dad was working full-time to support his two kids, “Selena” and “Nicolas.” Both kids lost their mom when they were young. During the pandemic, the kids have been missing their classroom time. This summer, dad’s hours were cut to just one day a week, creating real hardship for the family. Knowing dad was struggling, their home visitor Kathy dropped off a food box, art supplies, and gift cards. After a two-hour outside visit with the family, dad said, “For the first time in a while I feel like a load has been taken off my back, thank you so much.”

“Jackie” is a shy 2-year-old at MountainStar, and her parents are worried about her basic needs during the pandemic. Dad is working two jobs to keep their family afloat and mom struggles with mental health. When they were finally able to make it to the store for groceries and supplies, the items they needed were gone. Desperate, dad called MountainStar to see if we could help. His home visitor, Raquel, dropped off a food box and diapers. He was so happy that he burst into tears and said, “I had nowhere else to turn, thank you for being there for my family and me.”

“Benji” is a high energy wiggle worm and his mom struggles to keep him entertained. Since the pandemic, Benji’s teacher, Whitney, is checking in on them weekly and reading books to Benji over video calls. Benji is able to sit mostly still while Whitney reads to him. When she finished a book Benji would say, ‘More, more!’ so she would pick out a second book and then a third. This reprieve allowed Mom to step into the next room and have a moment to think about household needs and bills that were piling up. When Whitney was done reading, Mom got back on the call and tearfully said, “We are so grateful for the call, knowing someone is thinking of us really helped today.”

PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS

B4B RAISED $306,284 FOR LOCAL CHILDREN

Special thanks to:

Pahlisch Homes –STAR Event Sponsor

Broken Top Club for their unwavering support during a challenging year

Leadership Gifts: (2) Anonymous matching gift, Margaret Schaus and Jim Noonan, Norman and Nancy Swanton, (2)

Anonymous gift in memory of Kelly Young, Robin and Troy Bailey, Adele and Mike Tennant, Kay and Gary Craven, Judy and Gay Heck, Kathy and Jerry Murch, Kitri and David Ford, Susan and Clarke Rheney

Planning Committee: Robin Bailey, Kellyn Brandt, Roberta Coats-Bowles, Cindy Chrystal, Carole Frazier, Patty Holmes, Mary Jensen, Vickie Marvel, Brandon Merritt, Kathy Murch, Andrea Zechmann

Event Speakers: Shanan Kelley (Emcee), Travis Moore, Kara Tachikawa, Tim Rusk

A big thank you to all B4B participants for joining MountainStar’s first-ever virtual event. We could not be more thrilled with the outcome and funds raised for local babies and toddlers. Thank you for sticking with us this year and we hope to see you under the big tent in 2021!!!

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

25,000+

Adam & Rachel Albright

Anonymous (2)

Jim & Maryclaire Collis

KC Hurt

Dennis & Beverly Pahlisch

James Noonan

& Margaret Schaus

$24,999 - $10,000

Robin & Troy Bailey

Gretchan Brooks

Allan & Julia Charles

Kay & Gary Craven

Elizabeth & Michael Enright

David & Kitri Ford

Fred & Alicia Hallett

Rebecca Julian

Kathy & Jerry Murch

Nancy & Norman Swanton

Dr. Edward & Rosalie Tank

Mike & Adele Tennant

Cinnie Tomlinson

Diane Wagner

$9,999 - $5,000

Anonymous

Dietrich & Andra von Behren

Scott & Roberta Coats-Bowles

Brad & Tracey Bryan

Rob & Kim Carrick

John & Annette Chunn

Leland & Holly Dake

Phillip & Carole Frazier

Manny & Suzy Freitas

Pam & Dana Gillet

Mary & Erik Jensen

Bradley & Melissa Kent

Peter & Michelle McCracken

Scott & Rachel McGuire

Cathy & Alan Mills

Jonna & Joshua Pahlisch

Tom & Carolyn Ryder

Monica Service

Erin Olson & Karyn Vincent

Shelly Hummel & Jay Walsh

Ron & Ellen Wolff

$4,999 - $1,000

Dave & Jan Anderson

Ellie & Caleb Anderson

Ron & Dee Anderson

John Audia

Joseph Barrett

Matt & Kimberly Barrett

Loren Barton

Mark & Nancy Beach

Dr. Bud & Beth Ann Beamer

Eric & Samantha Bennett

Bernard & Margaret Bernheim

Craig & Peggy Biss

Adam & Courtney Bledsoe

Dominic & Cheryl Bregante

Susan & Glenn Breniman

Terry & Jane Brenneman

Craig & Ann Brown

Bob & Ruth Brumagin

Bob & Pam Caine

Kent & Diana Campbell

Susan & Michael Carr

Heidi & Donnie Castleman

Allen & Sue Caudle

Ann Cheng

Mike & Cindy Chrystal

Linda & Brad Clowers

Katherine Tank & Myles Conway

Emi Baxter & Jett Cornelius

Kary & Tim Cotter

Marianne & Chris Cox

Stacy & Jeremy Cox

Patricia & Thomas Creelman

Carl Davis

Michelle Davis

Drs. Phillip & Linda Dean

Eileen & Thom Delzell

Kyle Bliffert & Becky Detering

Carolyn & Bob Dietz

Robin & Michael Dowty

Norma & Bill DuBois

Bob Lorenzen & Priscilla Elder

13TH ANNUAL CARVING FOR KIDS

Over the years our friends at Webfoot have raised $150,000 for MountainStar Families. We think this is SERIOUSLY awesome!! And no surprise, they are up to the challenge again this year. Due to the pandemic, Webfoot won’t be slinging pumpkins, but they are connecting with local businesses asking for donations to support MountainStar’s programs. Gavin Hepp, co-owner of Webfoot shares, “Nonprofits like MountainStar are essential to a thriving community and they need our help now more than ever.”

MountainStar is so grateful for Webfoot’s commitment to vulnerable families in Central Oregon. They get a five-star rating from us, every time!

Scott & Shelly Elston

David Eskra

Judy & Randy Farless

Aaron Fisher

Jason Fleck

Bill & Dale Flexner

Sarah & Keith Fraser

Kevin & Theresa Freihoefer

Stan & Gail Fridstein

Gwen & Harlan Friesen

Lynn Gassner

Beverly & Kip Gladder

Sarah & Brad Gray

Douglas & Katherine Green

Farrell Griswold

David & Marlene Guasco

Monica Harrington

Judy & Gary Heck

Matt & Becky Hillman

Lee & Patty Holmes

Rich & Cindy Hoover

Kevin & Shauna Hormann

Larry & Nancy Huss

Roy & Tena Jackson

Virginia de Kat & Steven Jacobson

Troy Johnston

Tory Junkin

Mark King

Roger & Joyce Kirk

Mike Knoell

Scott & Robie Knox

Laurie Kutter

Neil Lahey

KD Lam

Elaine & Greg Larsen

Margi & Chris Lillegard

Reynolds & Sunny Maxwell

Bruce & Lesley McCann

Fred Kecherson

& Bridget McGrory

Tim & Natalie McQueen

Sara & Todd McQuillin

Robin & Mike Meiners

Joanne & Steve Michael

William & Susan Michel

Charley & Lauri Miller

Jim & Mimi Miller

Donna & Vernell Mills

Laura & Jim Murray

Jim & Joyce Norman

Lisa O’Brian

Annis Oetinger

Kathleen Olson

Dick Koning & Patricia O’Neill

Jim & Shelley Palmer

Glen Van Peski

Paul & Teri Peterson

Ruth Grouell & Howie Pruitt

Greg & Michelle Quesnel

Susan & Clarke Rheney

Jason & Lindsey Ring

Alyson Redman & Dan Roberts

Lynne & Anthony Rosenthal

Mike & Liz Rusk

Tim & Jen Rusk

Julie Sackett

Heather Salvesen

Mark & Suzanne Sampson

Diana Sandgren

Paula Sansburn

Jessica & Justin Sayers

Alexis Scharff

Steve Evers & Kim Schmith

Spencer & Heather Schock

Matthew Shuman

David & Kathleen Simpson

Anne & Jim Stark

Melissa & Thomas Strange

David & Lorraine Stuart

Steve & Cyndee Stuart

Linda Wakefield

Betsy Warriner

Jennifer Treber & Dustin Whitaker

Jan & Chris Wick

Laura Wilson

Robert & Margaret Wilson

Christie Young

James Young

Susan & Werner Zehnder

$999 - $250

Jeffrey & Francine Albaugh

Richard & Pamela Armstrong

Duane & Melinda Bailey

Gussie Baker

Marta Batha

Shannon & Don Bauhofer

Barbara & Rich Belzer

Jeanne Berry

Katie & Rod Bien

Beth Bishop

Cory & Sara Bittner

Shereda Benfield & George Blankenship

Liza Bock

Kathleen Bogan

Eric & Jessica Bollinger

Gary & Patti Boone

Terry & Jim Botsford

Mark Bradford

Lauren & Robin Brant

Candace Brey

Katherine & Bartt Brick

Phillip Brothers

Jerry & Eloise Brummer

Bruce & Rita Brundage

Steve Bryant

Phil & Robin Burgess

Steve & Pam Cappy

Jim & Andie Carter

Geoff & Eva Cederholm

J Darcelle Chiesa

Tawni Christensen

Jim & Kathy Clarke

Keith & Melissa Clayton

Tom Clifford

Glenda & Mike Cloud

Lisa & Ron Cole

David & Margot Cookson

Cliff Cowan

Karen Cox

Meg Cummings & Kent Crook

Jill Current

Nyla & Vic Delamarter

Sean Dillon

Dick & Janette Dolmseth

Ann & Jim Doner

Kevin & Julie Donnelly

Phyllis & Wayne Duncan

Corie Eaves

Norman & Sara Evans

Mary Fay

Linda Russell & Jay Feinstein

Jim & Patty Felton

Niccole Ferguson

Diane & Erik Fernandez

CJ Ferrari

Shelley Finnigan

Gary & Carol Fish

Jim & Kathryn Fleck

Lowell & Mary Forman

Joe & Diane Franzi

Stephen Galgoczy

Travis & Hannah Garner

Gina Garnero-Hill

Jim & Michelle Gemelas

Rachel Gerken

Jim & Karen Gidley

Ted & Cindi Gilmore

Matt & Stephanie Gilstrap

Donald & Elaine Girardi

Steve & Stephanie Greer

Peggy & Ray Grimm

Therese Gustafson

Elizabeth & Paul Haberman

Peter & Diana Hall

Patty & Michael Hanbey

Leon & Sue Handley

Rene Hanson

Jeffery & Karen Harding

Chris & Andrew Ehlers-Hardy

Angela & Jason Harris

Greg & Linda Haskin

Diane & Bennie Hayes

Adriana Hernandez

Jennifer High

Stephen & Sharon Hillis

Lew Hollander

John & Candace Holley

Robert & Renee Horton

Bruce & Jan Hoyt

Michelle Huggins

Ben & Elisa Humphrey

Glenda Hyde

Clinton & Naomi Jacks

Teresa & Andrew Jackson

Lynn

Kayla & Nick Rotunno

Renee Ruder

Neal & Shelby Rusk

Kirk & Jan Sandburg

Al & Marla Sandner

Carol Doran & Robert Sawyer

Dennis & Bess Schaberg

Natalia Schlauch

John & Demy Schleicher

Mike Schmitt

Joseph & Teresa Schneider

Sharon & George Schoenleber

Kirk & Rochelle Schueler

Robin Schueler

Niall & Margaret Scully

Faith Seals

Richie & Kerry Sexson

Cole Mack & Amber Sikstrom

Deanna Silsbee

Christine Sime

Ron Simpson

Steven & Maryann Sinkler

Kathy Slocum

Colette & Tim Smith

Linda & Richard Smith

Courtney & Nicholas Snead

Alice Sole

Kevin Doner & Kori Sparks

Tim & Tiffany Spears

Mark & Karen Stanard

Tom Story

Matt Summers

Murphy Sweet

Oliver & Amy Tatom

Jacqueline Thea

Shauna & Alex Thompson

John & Carol Ann Thurston

Shar Tobin

Kay & Jon Tompkins

Patrick & Maryle Tracy

Sean Tyrrell

Natalie Vandenborn

Toby & Linda Warson

Bruce Weaver

Jeff & Susie Webber

Lawrence & Carol Weberg

Craig & Leslie Weigand

Jan & Richard Welch

Linda West

Eileen & Ron White

Melanie Widmer

Kay Wiles

Hannah & Tom Wilkinson

Michael & Kathleen Wilson

Walt & Aurolyn Wolfe

Carlos & Gwenn Wysling

Doris Yillik

Plant

Laurie & Vince Price

Helen & Maurice Pruitt

Mitzi Putney

John Raisin

Kathy & Robert Ramsay

Jarold & Dorothy Ramsey

Jeff & Jeannie Reaves

Martin & Nancy Richards

Laury Riley

Linda & Bob Rindy

Brad & Lynette Roberson

John & Kim Rogers

Jessica Yozamp

David & Lynda Zachar

Daryl & Karen Zarosinski

Dick & Judy Zscheile

FOUNDATION SUPPORT

ARIA Foundation

Anonymous Fund of Coastal Community Foundation of SC

Autzen Foundation

Bittner Family Donor

Advised Fund

Bluhm Family Donor

Advised Fund

Bussman Family Philanthropic Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation

Cascade Heritage Foundation

Casey Family Fund of Oregon Community Foundation

Chambers Family Foundation

Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon

Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation

Curran Family Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation

Eva May Fleet Foundation Fund

First Interstate Foundation

First Story

Fred W. Fields Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation

Herbert A. Templeton Foundation

Jonas Family Foundation

Juan Young Trust

Kyle & Becky Caring Fund

Lady Fern Creek Fund of Oregon Community Foundation

Lori and Les Cooper Fund of Oregon Community Foundation

Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund

MBW Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation

Michael G. Cunningham Family Fund

Michael J. Tennant Charitable Fund

Moss Family Fund of Oregon Community Foundation

None Will Perish Foundation

OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation

Pacific Power Foundation

Paul and Sally McCracken Fund

PGE Foundation

Robert and Janice Schock Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation

Sandgren Family Charitable Fund, Donor Advised Fund of The U.S. Charitable Gift Trust

Shelk Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation

St. Charles Health System

The Bend Foundation

The Burch Family Charitable Fund

The Collins Foundation

The Crevier Family Foundation

The Deenihan Family Fund at the East Bay Community Foundation

The Ford Family Foundation

The Frederick Foundation

The Healy Foundation

The Olson-Vincent Charitable Fund

The Oregon Community Foundation

The Swanton Family Foundation

Trust Management Services, LLC

United Way of Central Oregon

United Way of Lane County

United Way of the Columbia-Willamette

US Bank Foundation

Van Evera & Janet M. Bailey Fund

Ward Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation

Washington Federal Foundation

Watkins-Beeman Charitable Fund

WHH Foundation

William K. Blount Family Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation

Williamson Family Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

Deschutes County

Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners

Oregon Department of Education, Child and Adult Food Care

Oregon Department of Education, Early Learning Division

Oregon Department of Human Services, Child Welfare

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Assistance League of Bend

Awbrey Glen Golf Club

Awbrey Glen Women’s Golf Association

Bend United Methodist Women

Broken Top Club Women’s Golf Association

Central Oregon Association of Realtors

Central Oregon Health Council

Central Oregon Independent Practice Association

Crook County Library Staff

Crosswater Ladies Golf Club

Deschutes Children’s Foundation

Glen Gives

Healthy Beginnings

Loyal Order of Moose #323

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

Madras United Methodist Church

Madras United Methodist

Women

MountainStar Board of Directors*

Oregon Association of Relief

Nurseries

Rotary Club of Bend High Desert

Rotary Club of Greater Bend

Ruth Circle - United Methodist Church

Shalom Circle - First United

Methodist Church

Smile! Central Oregon

Sunriver Christian Fellowship

Sunriver Women’s Golf Association

Temple Beth Tikvah

The Crosswater Community*

TRACES Central Oregon

Trinity Episcopal Church

Unitarian Universalist

Fellowship of Central Oregon

Unity Community of Central Oregon

Westside Church

BUSINESS SUPPORT

A Helfrich Outfitter*

10 Barrel Brewing Company*

Aperion

Basx, LLC

Bend Electric Bikes*

Bend Furniture & Design

Bend Wine Storage*

Big Country RV

Bigfoot Beverages

Broken Top Club*

Brooks Resources Corporation

Cannon Beach Wine Shack*

Cascade Integration & Development

Central Oregon Dermatology

Century Insurance

Circa Interiors

Compass Commercial Real

Estate Services

DA Davidson

Drew Family Dentistry

E2 Solar

Eagle Rock Lodge*

East Lake Resort*

Eureka Oxygen

Facebook Prineville Data Center

First Interstate Bank

GreenLoop IT Solutions

Holland America Line*

I’ll Fly Away Balloon

Adventures*

Jackson’s Corner

Jewels With A Purpose*

Les Schwab

Luckey’s Woodsman*

Lumentech Inc.

McLean Concrete

Construction LLC

Memorials-Forever.com*

Miller Ferrari Wealth

Management

Miller Lumber

Mountain Sky Landscaping

Nate’s Rogue Adventures*

Newport Avenue Market*

Nicole Meier

& Stephanie Storey*

Nolan Consulting Group

Northwest Quality Roofing

OnPoint Community Credit Union

Oregon Beach Vacations*

Pacwest Builders

Pahlisch Homes

Pickleball Zone Bend*

Plateau Forest Products, LLC

Promontory Club Foundation*

Robberson Lincoln Ford Mazda

Secure Storage

Stahancyk, Kent & Hook*

Struble Orthodontics

Sullivan Orthodontics

Summers Flooring and Design

Sunriver Resort*

The Cappy Family*

The Club at PGA West*

The Podski

The Sleep Inn of Bend

Tom Donahue & TrueNorth Companies*

Verde River Golf & Social Club*

Washington Dining and Cocktails*

Webfoot Painting Co.*

Whole Foods

Wilson Curb Construction

KEY

BOLD: $10,000+

*In-Kind Gifts

MountainStar is grateful for supporters at all levels. While we strive for accuracy on this report, we acknowledge there might be errors. Please call 541-410-4032 with any concerns.

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE

Have you seen MountainStar on social media recently? We have put a lot of effort into our platforms over the past 6 months, making sure you know what we are up to! Please show your support by following, commenting, and sharing our posts. The more we talk about child abuse prevention services, the more impact we have in our community. Together, we keep kids safe!

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery’s mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect through community support and therapeutic services that help vulnerable children and families succeed. We are the only program in Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook Counties providing therapeutic classrooms, parenting education services, and family support targeted at protecting babies and toddlers who are at significant risk for abuse and neglect.

We envision communities that support each parent’s efforts to nurture their children’s emotional, physical, and intellectual development in safe environment.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP!

Mountain Star

2125 NE Daggett Lane Bend, OR 97701

MtStar.org | info@mtstar.org |

MountainStar Bend | 541.322.6820

MountainStar La Pine | 541.213.6502

MountainStar Madras | 541.475.2537

MountainStar Prineville | 541.416.0146

MountainStar Redmond | 541.527.1025