Children's Expedition Luncheon

WHEN:	Thursday, October 11th
WHERE:	Riverhouse Convention Center 3075 N. Business 97
TIME:	12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHY:	MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is holiding its third annual Children's Expedition Luncheon on October 11, 2007. This is a free one-hour luncheon during which we share MountainStar Family's work to prevent child abuse and neglect in Deschutes County. There will be an opportunity for attendees to donate and become members of the Children's Expdedition Society, a multi-year giving program.
SPONSORS:	Our sincere thanks to the BUSINESS SPONSORS of the 2007 Children's Expedition Luncheon. The business contributions help cover the cost of MountainStar's Children's Expedition Luncheon.
CONTACT:	Joanne Michael MountainStar Board Member, Vice President of Development

Over the past four years, MountainStar has developed a thriving program in conjunction with 35 other local service providers and the eight other Oregon Relief Nurseries.

Enrollment in our Therapeutic Classroom Program nearly doubled from 35 children in 2003-2004 to 73 children served year-to-date in 2005-2006.

Enrollment in our Outreach Program skyrocketed during this same period, from 29 children and families served in 2003-2004, to 223 July 2006 - June 2007.

98% of the children attending our Therapeutic Classroom over the past year demonstrated increased self-esteem and age appropriate cognitive and motor skills; 76% of the parents demonstrated a reduction in family stress, improved parenting behaviors, and reduction in risk factors for child abuse or neglect; and 100% of families were efficiently and effectively supported in pursuing support as needed from other community resources.

On March 20th, 2006 MountainStar was named the first-ever “Organization of the Year” by the Bend Chamber of Commerce in recognition of our significant contributions to this community as an outstanding non-profit organization.

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