In 2023, the momentum of mobilization around Every Child Central Oregon\u2019s mission took on an extraordinary force, multiplying in ways unimaginable. Since our launch in 2019, this past year has been defined by its abundance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of note, we met our annual campaign appeal, thanks to the generosity of community donors, numerous successful fundraisers, and incredible grantors. Adding to that excitement, we moved\u2014thanks to our crew of amazing volunteers and staff, into a new, large warehouse centrally located in Redmond. It has amplified our ability to receive, organize, store, and distribute a much greater number and variety of tangible goods under one roof versus multiple, smaller locations throughout the tri-county region. (Read more about the warehouse on the next page!) But more importantly, it\u2019s easing so many stressors around the foster care experience as articulated by one parent who, already a foster parent, took on more \u201cbonus\u201d children recently. She sums up the impact of this holistic resource so beautifully:<\/p>\n\n\n\n