2022 Annual Report

2021-2022 Annual Report

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

Jessica Sayers, President

Emi Cornelius, Vice President

Debra Schoen, Treasurer

Robin Bailey

Kellyn Brandt

Annemarie Hamlin

Mary Jensen

Jennifer Mitchell

Margaret Schaus

Lynn Spinoglio

MADRAS ADVISORY BOARD

Jane Ahern

Beth Ann Beamer

Bud Beamer

Glenda Cloud

Stephen Hillis

Tena Jackson

Roy Jackson

Susan Matheny

Kristin Peterson

PRINEVILLE ADVISORY BOARD

Ruth Brumagin

Robert Haden

Kandy Marling

Linda Pierce

Kathleen Wilson

Janette Wisseman

*With warm memories of Mary Reed

Redmond Advisory Board

Terri Collins

Christy McCulloch

Katie McGowan

Angela Saraceno

Hello Friends!

At this time last year, I was introducing myself to the many supporters of MountainStar. I was eager to see what the future could hold as I started overseeing MountainStar’s services provided to over 300 children and their families. I am thrilled to report that MountainStar has remained strong, and we are growing by leaps and bounds! In this year’s annual report, you will find information about this growth, the things that are important to MountainStar, and the work of preventing child abuse.

One of the biggest takeaways from the past few years has been the importance of investing in our “human capital” – our MountainStar staff. The hard work and dedication of MountainStar’s team make our programs great, but daily work with families who are struggling can bring a heavy stress load. One of the ways we are expanding is by providing support at each of our sites, to allow for even better services to children and families. So, we have added two staff positions in each location to build capacity and increase outreach into the community.

At MountainStar, our work is all about building community. Strong community starts with addressing the needs and barriers that are experienced by our most vulnerable families. That is where time, energy, and money can have the most impact. That is how we build communities that benefit everyone – communities filled with possibility and hope.

Over the past year I have seen that this work truly takes a village. I am filled with gratitude for our donors, volunteers, advocates, and community partners who recognize the importance of this work and stand with us to keep kids safe and help parents succeed. Our community invests in MountainStar, and we are proud to remain at the forefront of conversations around crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, high-quality early childhood programs, and multigenerational impact. This work matters, and we are honored to be a leader in Central Oregon.

As a part of the MountainStar family, please accept my sincere thanks for your partnership and commitment to child abuse prevention. I feel privileged to work alongside you on behalf of children and families in our community.

Sincerely,

Kara Tachikawa, Executive Director

MOUNTAINSTAR FAMILIES

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

71% of families served live below the federal poverty line

Average number of family risk factors: 15

Most common risk factors for MountainStar families include:

Mental health struggles

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Housing and food insecurities

Poverty, under-employment

Lack of support network

1,226

children

MOUNTAINSTAR KIDS

98% of children remained free from confirmed cases of abuse and neglect

99% of children did not require foster care or another out-of-home placement

100% of children received developmental screenings

84% of children either met or exceeded the benchmark for social-emotional development

Improved literacy and engagement with reading

Balanced social/ emotional skills to meet needs of self and others Making friends and interacting with peers Increased behavior around persistence and motivation

ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES

What are ACEs?

Traumatic events that can have negative, lasting effects on health and well-being.

Abuse

Neglect Household Challenges

What are their impacts?

1/8 of the population have 4 or more ACEs

the levels of lung disease such as COPD and cancer

the number of suicide attempts

more likely to develop depression

the level of intravenous drug abuse

the level of liver disease

Adverse Childhood Experiences can also include other factors such as poverty, racism and other forms of discrimination, community violence, and larger disruptions like natural disasters or war. This ACEs pyramid is a visual demonstration of how historical trauma and negative social conditions can form the foundation for ACEs and the detrimental outcomes that can follow. It is important to note that a traumatic start to a child’s life does not automatically lead to a life of disease and early death. Although each of the levels on the pyramid can lead to the following outcomes, there are resources and tools that can serve as an “off-ramp” at every level of the pyramid. These off-ramps create resilience which leads to positive development and wellness.

MountainStar’s services provide an off-ramp for children and families at the lower levels of the pyramid, and we connect them to continuing resources that will help as they move forward.

People with 6+ ACEs can die earlier than those who have none

20 yrs

Adverse childhood experiences are the single greatest unaddressed public health threat facing our nation today.

Dr. Robert Block, the

Every person can have a role in creating resilience in our communities. Even simple actions make our community stronger - like knowing your neighbors and offering support when they are struggling. Other ideas include:

è volunteering in classrooms and community-based organizations

è donating to nonprofits that meet critical needs and provide upstream intervention

è advocating for these services within your peer group and to local or state government

è learn about the policies and action steps listed in this Community Resilience tree, and find ways to implement them on personal, local and wider levels

The work MountainStar does is serious, and there are cases that don’t become the perfect success story. Our services look different for each child because of the unique situation in every household. Occasionally, even with the support of our services, we see kiddos that need to be removed from their home. That doesn’t, however, change MountainStar’s commitment to the children that walk through our door – a commitment to give every child the best start possible. We want to tell you the story of one of these kiddos.

Amber and her mom have been in the program for one year, starting when Amber was three years old. Early on, she experienced an extremely chaotic home with no safe place for her to play or sleep. Her bright blue eyes would constantly dart around the classroom filled with uncertainty and anxiety. Amber was non-verbal and she was having a really hard time. In August, due to safety concerns, Amber was removed from her home and placed in foster care.

But MountainStar works towards success, even in situations like these. Our staff worked with Amber’s foster parents to ensure she stayed in the program. Amber’s mom is working towards reunification. Our staff meet with her at least once each month to help her work on goals, and she has been to the preschool classroom to see where Amber is learning and growing. With the support of MountainStar staff and Early Childhood Special Education, Amber is getting the support she desperately needs. She is beginning to use sign language and is working on some first sounds.

We are committed to working with Amber, her mom, and her foster family to help them through this incredibly difficult time.

Because every child deserves the best start possible, MountainStar never gives up on children and families.

LA PINE EXPANSION

With over six years of outreach services in La Pine, MountainStar is establishing a permanent site with two therapeutic classrooms for families in South Deschutes County. This is MountainStar’s fifth site in Central Oregon, in addition to Bend, Madras, Prineville, and Redmond. This capital project was made possible through funding from Deschutes County, United Way of Central Oregon, and a one-time legislative allocation, in addition to private donations from several individuals and groups.

MountainStar is thrilled to have a permanent location in La Pine and plans to open our doors in 2023.

MOUNTAINSTAR IS EXPANDING

REDMOND EXPANSION

MountainStar has talked a lot about Redmond over the past few years, and for good reason. In August 2020, we established this new site and over the past year the conversations turned to expansion and a remodel project to create a second classroom for children ages three-to-five years old.

A unique partnership opportunity with American Rescue Plan Act allocations from both Deschutes County and Representative Zika’s office enabled this project to move forward. With a second classroom, MountainStar will now serve over 55 Redmond children and their families annually.

Lynn and her son, Daniel, have been a part of MountainStar’s Outreach Program in La Pine for the past two years. They have been so grateful for all the basic needs supplies but are looking forward to Daniel joining MountainStar’s therapeutic classroom. Daniel experienced early trauma when he was just a baby and continues to exhibit challenges around communication and controlling his emotions. MountainStar’s therapeutic class will provide the social and emotional support he needs while giving his mom a muchneeded break as well.

MountainStar is expanding services across the region. We are building new spaces, remodeling, reaching new communities, and investing in human capital.

GROWTH, COMMITMENT, & GRATITUDE

INCREASED STAFFING

With funding from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust and the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation, MountainStar has added outreach coordinators and program assistants across its sites. These new positions reflect MountainStar’s commitment to expand services and lead Central Oregon’s efforts in providing trauma-informed care and building resilience in our community’s children.

“We are grateful for the many partnerships that enabled this expansion of sites, services, and staffing. The Central Oregon community exhibits a tremendous commitment to keep children safe and to give them the best start possible. With their continued support, MountainStar will remain a leader in early childhood care and help meet the needs of families who are struggling the most. It takes all of us working together to build hope for children and their families, and this hope will become the foundation for the future of our community.”

-- Kara Tachikawa MountainStar Executive Director

BIRDIES 4 BABIES

On August 14th, MountainStar hosted its 8th Annual Birdies for Babies (B4B) golf and gala fundraiser. A big thank you to participants for coming out and showing your support for child abuse prevention and the babies and toddlers across Central Oregon. 100% of event proceeds support MountainStar’s traumainformed, strengths-based child abuse prevention program that partners with Central Oregon families who are living in crisis.

With over 200 participants, this year’s event was a tremendous success raising $350,000. A big thank you to our 8-year lead sponsor, Pahlisch Family of Companies (Pahlisch). Pahlisch has been a long-term supporter, recognizing the value that MountainStar’s programs bring to our community. Thanks to Pahlisch’s $25,000 post-event matching gift and donations received through September, we raised a grand total of $400,000 for local babies and toddlers.

MountainStar extends a special thanks to the B4B planning committee. This team goes above and beyond to ensure the event is successful and guests have a great experience. Thanks ladies!

Robin Bailey Mary Jensen

Kellyn Brandt

Carole Frazier

THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF B4B PARTICIPANTS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND VOLUNTEERS, MOUNTAINSTAR HAS RAISED OVER . . .

Carole Ann Milton

Jenny Mitchell

Kathy Murch

$1.8 million over the last eight years!

PARTNER HIGHLIGHTS

CARVING 4 KIDS

MountainStar and Webfoot celebrate a 15 YEAR PARTNERSHIP! At the helm, Gavin Hepp and Travis Ulrich, have shown an unwavering commitment to MountainStar families and preventing child abuse across Central Oregon. Our event looked a little different this year and instead of slinging pumpkins, Webfoot staff gathered to celebrate their community-focused work as they continue to raise critical funds for MountainStar families. We think Webfoot is seriously awesome and we are proud of our continued partnership!

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

$25,000+

Anonymous (2)

Adam & Rachel Albright

Dennis & Beverly Pahlisch

J.D. & Shanna Kritser

James Noonan & Margaret Schaus

Peter & Jennifer McCaffrey

$24,999 - $10,000

Anonymous (2)

Carol Henry

Cinnie Tomlinson

Drs. Philip & Linda Dean

Elizabeth & Michael Enright

Fred & Alicia Hallett

Glen Van Peski

Gretchen Brooks

Hayden & Kristin Watson

Jeffrey McGuire

John & Kim Rogers

Lori & Robert Dickey

Mike & Adele Tennant

Pam & Dana Gillet

Rebecca Julian

Robin & Troy Bailey

Scott & Rachel McGuire

$9,999 - $5,000

Anonymous (2)

Bill & Dale Flexner

Bradley & Melissa Kent

Carolyn Pagnano & Susan Reid

Cathy & Alan Mills

Dan Pahlisch

David & Cody Ball

David & Kitri Ford

Donald & Nancy Smith

Donald & Vicki Marvel

Edward & Kathleen Deenihan

Eric & Anne Rohde

Gary & Elizabeth Patterson

Georgine & Ron Rohde

Jessica & Justin Sayers

Jessica Dunne

Jonna & Joshua Pahlisch

Judy & Gary Heck

Judy & Randy Farless

Kathy & Jerry Murch

Kay Craven

Lori Ann & Scott Haigh

Mary & Erik Jensen

Mindy Mason & Kevin Hopper

Neil Lahey

Patti Douglas

Phillip & Carole Frazier

Shelly Hummel & Jay Walsh

William Brewer

$4,999 - $1,000

Adrian Kettering

Ali Alire

Allan & Julia Charles

Alyson Redman & Dan Roberts

Angela Phillips

Anne & Jim Stark

Annemarie Hamlin & Dean Harris

Annis Oetinger

Ben & Lindsey Grieb

Bill Langley

Bob & Pam Caine

Bob & Ruth Brumagin

Bob Lorenzen & Priscilla Elder

Brad & Tracey Bryan

Brian & Jenny Murphy

Carole Ann & Larry Milton

Carolyn & Bob Dietz

Carolyn Schmidt

Catrena & Sean Sullivan

Charley & Lauri Miller

Christie Young

Cindy Harrell & Bill Unterberger

Courtney & Terry MacMillan

Craig & Leslie Weigand

Craig & Peggy Biss

Cynthia Rinker

Dave & Jan Anderson

David & Lorraine Stuart

Deb & Mike Schoen

Diane & Peter Boehm

Dr. Bud & Beth Ann Beamer

Duane & Melinda Bailey

Elaine & Greg Larsen

Emi & Jett Cornelius

Ernie & Judy Renner

Gary & Patti Boone

Glenn Breniman

Gray & Joy Graham

Greg & Linda Haskin

Greg & Michelle Quesnel

Gwen & Harlan Friesen

Heidi & Donnie Castleman

Heidi McHugh

James Young

Jason Kropf & Anne George

Jeff & Susie Webber

Jennifer & Cam Mitchell

Jill Current

Jim & Andie Carter

Jim & Darlene Allison

Jim & Joyce Norman

Jim & Shelley Palmer

Joanne Michael

John & Brenda Curnutt

John & Kim Rogers

John & Satoris Howes

Julia Kennedy Cochran & Ron Cochran

Julie & Sean Evert

Karen & Steve Roberts

Kathie Eckman

Kathleen Kennell

Kathy & Gary Thompson

KD Lam

Kevin & Shauna Hormann

Kimberly Schroeder

Kristin Ethier

Laura & Jim Murray

Lauren Brant

Leland Dake & Holly Hamilton-Dake

Linda & Brad Clowers

Linda Wakefield

Lucky Moller & Natalie Osborn

Lynn Gassner

Lynn Knudsen

Mark & Karen Stanard

Mark & Suzanne Sampson

Mark King

Marla Rae & Jeff Watson

Martha Ross

Mary & Neil Bryant

Matt & Becky Hillman

Matt Montoya

Melanie Widmer

Melissa Hilderbrand

Michael & Melanie Tompkins

Michael & Priscilla Buck

Michael Bissell

Mike & Cindy Chrystal

Mike & Kari Schmitt

Mike Knoell

Oliver & Janelle Orcutt

Oliver Bock

Patricia & Thomas Creelman

Peter & Michelle McCracken

Phillip Brothers

Rob & Kim Carrick

Robert & Renee Horton

Robert & Teresa Sherman

Robin & Michael Dowty

Robin & Mike Meiners

Ron & Dee Anderson

Ron & Ellen Wolff

Roy & Tena Jackson

Ruby Taschner

Russell & Sheryl Massine

Sara & Dan Hobin

Scott & Roberta Coats-Bowles

Scott & Robie Knox

Shauna & Alex Thompson

Stacy & Jeremy Cox

BEND WITCHES PADDLE

MountainStar is grateful for McKenzie Stott and all the witches that show up for the Bend Witches Paddle. We love seeing families come out for this event and are grateful for all the donations to MountainStar. The mountain of diapers and funds raised for local families are so appreciated. Thanks everyone!

Stan & Gail Fridstein

Steve & Cyndee Stewart

Steve & Debra Freeman

Susan & Clarke Rheney

Susan & Michael Carr

Tab & Lindsey Howard

Tad Scharpf

Terry Reynolds

Tim & Jen Rusk

Tim & Natalie McQueen

Troy & Maureen Johnston

Walt & Aurolyn Wolfe

Walter & Hope Benthin

FOUNDATION SUPPORT

ARIA Foundation

Autzen Foundation

Bittner Family Donor Advised Fund

Bluhm Family Donor Advised Fund

Bussman Family Philanthropic Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation

Casey Family Fund of Oregon Community Foundation

Central Oregon Health Council

Chambers Family Foundation

Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon

Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation

Cynthia B. Tomlinson Foundation

Davis Family Charitable Fund

Deenihan Family Fund of Oregon Community Foundation

Deschutes County Board of Commissioners

Dolmseth Charitable Fund

Elliqua Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation

First Interstate Foundation

First Story

Gary Mollie Eder Fund

Givinga Foundation

Hamlin Family Trust

Herbert A. Templeton Foundation

Hicks Family Foundation

James & Barbara Lobdell Family Charitable Foundation

James A. Lee Community Fund of Oregon Community Foundation

JTMF Foundation

Juan Young Trust

M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust

Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation

Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund

Michael J. Tennant Charitable Fund

Muller Family Foundation

OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation

Pacific Power Foundation

Central Oregon

Palmer Family Foundation

Paul and Sally McCracken Fund of Oregon Community Foundation

PGE Foundation

Redmond Proficiency

Academy Community 101

Robert and Janice Schock Fund of The Oregon

Community Foundation

Robert D. and Marcia H.

Randall Charitable Trust

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

Storms Family Foundation

The Anjulicia Foundation

The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation

The Burch Family Charitable Fund

The Oregon Community Foundation

The Roundhouse Foundation

The Shelton Family Giving Fund

Trust Management Services, LLC

U.S. Bank Foundation

United Way of Central Oregon

United Way of Lane County

US Bank Foundation

Ward Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation

Washington Federal Foundation

WHH Foundation

Williamson Family Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

Deschutes County Adult Parole & Probation

Deschutes County Board of Commissioners

Oregon Department of Education, Child and Adult Food Care & Early Learning Division

Oregon Department of Human Services, Child Welfare

Oregon State Legislature

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Assistance League of Bend

Awbrey Glen Golf Club

Awbrey Glen Women’s Golf

Association

Bend Golf Club Ladies

Association

Central Oregon Health Council

Central Oregon Independent Practice Association

Children’s Institute

Deschutes Children’s Foundation

Discover Your Forest

Early Learning Hub of Central Oregon Glen Gives

Healthy Beginnings KIDS Center

Ladies Auxiliary to Fraternal Order of Eagles #2555

Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Madras United Methodist Church

Mountain Meadow Quilt Guild

MountainStar Board of Directors

NeighborImpact

Oregon Association of Relief Nurseries

Oregon Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Prineville Aeries Eagles

Auxiliary

Rotary Club of Bend High Desert

Rotary Club of Jefferson County

Rotary Club of Redmond

School-Based Health Alliance

Shalom Circle - First United

Methodist Church

Sunriver - La Pine Rotary Club

Foundation

Sunriver Christian Fellowship

Sunriver Women’s Club

Sunriver Women’s Golf

Association

Supporters of Literacy in Deschutes County

The Crosswater Community

TRACES Central Oregon

Unitarian Universalist

Fellowship of Central Oregon

Unity Community of Central Oregon

BUSINESS SUPPORT

$500+

10 Barrel Brewing*

A Helfrich Outfitters*

Aperion

Ariana Restaurant*

ASI Wealth Management

Back in Action Fitness Equipment*

Basx, LLC

Bend Cabinet & Fixtures Inc.*

Bend Commercial Glass

Bend Electric Bikes*

Bend Golf Club*

Bend Heating & Sheet Metal*

Bowtie Catering*

Brasada Ranch*

Bright Wood Corporation

Broken Top Club*

Brooks Resources Corporation

Cascade Relays

Center for Life Chiropractic

Central Oregon Association of Realtors

Chateau Bianca Winery*

Churchill Mortgage

Cornerstone Valley Inc

Cowboy Dinner Tree*

Deschutes Painting*

Domaine Serene Winery*

Dutch Bro’s Coffee

Eqwine Wine Bar*

Facebook Prineville

Data Center

First Interstate Bank -

Downtown Bend

First Interstate Bank -

East Bend*

Fortis Construction

G5 Search Marketing, Inc.

Grace Bio Labs Inc*

Green Tree Lawn & Landscape

Maintenance*

GreenLoop IT Solutions*

Home Fridays

Ingrid Rohrer Personal Chef*

Jackson’s Corner

Kellcon Inc.*

Les Schwab

Luckey’s Woodsman*

Lumentech Inc

Macy’s*

Madras Sanitary Service

Mann Mortgage

McLean Bookkeeping

McLean Concrete

Construction LLC

McQueen, Kalligan, Insurance Services, Inc

MidOregon Credit Union

Miller Lumber

MortgageCouch

Mt. Bachelor*

Nate’s Rogue Adventures*

Nike

Norman Building & Design

Northline Wealth Management

Northwest Quality Roofing

2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR FINANCIALS

Old Mill District*

PGA West*

Pickleball Zone*

Pinnacle Architecture*

Pinnacle Peak Country Club*

Plateau Forest Products, LLC

Realty One Group Disovery

Sahalee Country Club*

Saxon’s Fine Jewelers*

Secure Storage

Seven Canyons Golf Club*

Skjersaa Group at Duke

Warner Realty

Spork

Subaru of Bend

Summers Flooring and Design

Sunriver Resort*

The Brace Place - Central

Oregon Orthodontic

Specialists

The Club at Olde Stone*

The Flybook

The Pink Door*

The Quarry at La Quinta*

Twisted Peach Mobile Bar*

Velocity Property

Management

Verde River Golf & Social Club*

Walker Structural Engineering

Washington Dining & Cocktails*

Webfoot Painting*

Willamette Valley Vineyards*

Windermere Central Oregon

Real Estate

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.

EXPENSES | $2,545,488

Direct Program - $2,024,544

Fundraising - $338,131

Administration - $182, 813

REVENUE | $3,372,501

Private - $567,724 Events - $304,762

Foundations - $833,3340 In-Kind - $46,128. Preschool

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

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES TO 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.

Are you following us on social media? Do you receive our monthly eNews? For more information go to mtstar.org!

Talk to your family, friends, and neighbors about prevention services and invite them to join the MountainStar family.

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

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTNERSHIP!