LITTLE MOMENTS OF MAGIC EVERY DAY

Debbie Lockhart has been volunteering in Family Building Blocks Therapeutic Classrooms for two years. During this time, she has witnessed incredible growth and development, witnessing children who once cried during their first days begin to run into the classroom with smiles and excitement, eager to learn, play, and connect.

Debbie shared, "The best feeling is when I walk in and the children look up from what they’re doing and run over to welcome me. For me, the time spent in the classroom with those children is the highlight of my week.”

We are so grateful for volunteers like Debbie who help create a safe and nurturing environment where children feel seen, loved, and excited to come back.

Thank you, Debbie, for creating little moments of magic every day in our Therapeutic Classrooms, working with the children, teachers, and staff. We are so grateful for the time and attention our volunteers give to children in the classroom. Your impact is truly immeasurable!

🎈 RIVERFRONT FAMILY FEST 2025 🎈

Save the date and join Family Building Blocks at Salem's Riverfront Park on August 2! Riverfront Family Fest is one of the largest child-friendly community events in Salem with nearly 4,000 parents and children each year. This health and safety resource fair is FREE to attend. With a range of family-friendly activities, Riverfront Park comes to life, providing a safe and fun place for families to spend time with each other and to build new relationships with other community members. We'd love for you to share our Facebook event with your online community !

Interested in becoming a Riverfront Family Fest Sponsor in 2025?

Connect with Claudia at cvorse@familybuildingblocks.org or 503-566-2132.

More Info on Riverfront Family Fest 2025

Supported by a grant of Transient Occupancy Tax from the City of Salem.

VOLUNTEER AT RIVERFRONT FAMILY FEST

There are still opportunities to join the Riverfront Family Fest Volunteer Team! You can help create magic and excitement for families and children attending. We have a variety of roles from face painting to greeting children and families as they enter the Riverfront Family Fest. This is a great event to volunteer as a family.

Contact Gaby at 503-566-2132 or gestrada@familybuildingblocks.org to volunteer or click on the button below to learn more about available opportunities.

Volunteer Opportunities at Riverfront Family Fest

YOUNG LEADERS COUNCIL UPDATE

Kick off your Fourth of July Weekend by supporting our FBB Young Leaders Council at Killer Burger in South Salem on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Present this flyer or mention Family Building Blocks at the counter. Code is FAMILY if ordering online. 30% of proceeds goes back to Family Building Blocks!

Thank you Killer Burger Salem for your ongoing support of Young Leaders Council and Family Building Blocks! Join us Thursday to support!

LET'S CELEBRATE WOODBURN PLACE

ALMUERZO DE ESPERANZA

Make plans to join us for our first-ever Almuerzo de Esperanza in Woodburn, happening Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Foursquare Woodburn from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM! Doors will open at 11:30, program will begin at noon.

This free community event will shine a light on the power of prevention and the incredible return on investment that Family Building Blocks' high-quality early childhood programs provide. For the first time in this area, over 200 local community members will gather to share a complimentary meal and hear uplifting family success stories and learn how our community is helping "Keep Children Safe and Families Together."

We are thrilled to bring this meaningful event to Woodburn and hope you'll join us for an inspiring afternoon!

For sponsorship information or to RSVP, contact Claudia at cvorse@familybuildingblocks.org or 503-566-2132.

Learn more about Almuerzo de Esperanza here!

DORIS'S NEW PLACE UPDATE

Progress continues on the much anticipated new home for Doris’s Place Relief Nursery for children and families in east Marion county. We are looking forward to a new space that will allow us to serve even more children and families.

Family Building Blocks is deeply grateful for the support of our Canyon community and beyond joining with us to "Keep Children Safe and Families Together." Our campaign is 92% funded as we approach the finish line!

Donate to Doris's Place Campaign

WE ARE HIRING - DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Family Building Blocks is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven, and results-oriented fundraising leader to serve as its next Director of Development. This is a unique opportunity to join a highly respected organization dedicated to "Keeping Children Safe and Families Together" across Marion and Polk counties.

The Director of Development will lead the organization's development efforts during a time of continued growth and community need. They will guide a dynamic team responsible for building meaningful relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation donors, overseeing fundraising campaigns and events, and sharing the powerful impact of Family Building Blocks' programs.

If you know any qualified candidates who might be interested in working as the Development Director at Family Building Blocks, please share this job post or apply today.

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