SPRING NEWSLETTER
Dear Friends,
Twenty-five years ago, MountainStar began with a simple belief:
Every child deserves a safe and healthy start.
Since then, thousands of children and families across Central Oregon have walked through ourdoors – finding stability, confidence, and hope
What hasn’t changed is the e lit th t f milie f e enormous stress housing challenges, family violen stressors can overwhelm caregivers.
What has changed is M depth of impact.
Today, we serve families a communities providing informed care. MountainS - reducing stress before cr
The nonprofit landscap MountainStar has adapt remained steady for famili
That stability exists becaus
Your generosity has built this legacy. Your commitment has kept children safe. Your partnership has made prevention possible.
As we celebrate 25 years, we invite you to help us build the next 25!
With heartfelt gratitude,
KARA TACHIKAWA
Executive Director
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery
The Heart of Prevention
For a quarter century, MountainStar has been changing the trajectory of children’s lives in Central Oregon.
Then - 2001
126
1 Central Oregon Location
1 children and family members served annually
Today - 2026
5 Central Oregon Locations
49 Team Members
98%
Children in our programs remain safe from abuse and neglect.
5
1 bold prevention model determined team members
3,000+ 1,300+ 1,000+
5,000+ children and family members served annually home visits each year therapeutic classroom hours annually volunteer hours powering our mission
2125 NE Daggett Lane, Bend, OR 97701
mtstar.org | info@mtstar.org
MountainStar Bend: (541) 322-6820
MountainStar Redmond: (541) 527-1025
MountainStar La Pine: (541) 213-6502
MountainStar Madras: (541) 475-2537
MountainStar Prineville: (541) 416-0146
A COMMUNITY BUILT ON RESILIENCE
MountainStar has navigated economic shifts, public health crises, and evolving funding landscapes. Through each season, this community has shown up with generosity, compassion, and belief in prevention.
Local Businesses Volunteers Foundations
Monthly Donors Legacy Supporters
Local support matters more than ever. MountainStar remains financially thoughtful, strategically prepared, and deeply committed to safeguarding the programs families rely on.
We are steady. We are prepared. We are here.
