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“Kids on the Block has been bringing quality programs to our community’s children for... years. Awareness and education are strong weapons, and we rely on effective programs like Kids on the Block, to help educate our children and keep them healthy and safe.”

Susan Castillo
Superintendent of Public Instruction, Oregon Department of Education

Laura Spurrell Supports Kids on the Block!

“I think when you get right down to it, Kids on the Block is about shaping and changing really important values and attitudes...” More

Let us know why YOU give to Kids on the Block!

Read more about how Kids on the Block impacts children's lives!

Kids on the Block is

A Great Investment in Our Community’s Future!

 

We are Effective...

Last year, Kids on the Block had one of our most successful years ever!    Here are some of the highlights.  We:

Reached 70,606 elementary school children with               Kids on the Block educational programs!

  • Educated on Health issues: 27,470 children
  • Educated on Safety Issues: 28,996 children
  • Educated on Disability Awareness: 970 children
  • Expanded, for the first time, into Clark County, Washington classrooms.
  • Partnered with Kaiser Permanente, Community Health Partnership, and Oregon Dairy Council to develop interactive materials on nutrition and activity for students attending the Healthy Choices program and their families.
  • Partnered with Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre to provide enhanced training for our puppeteers.
  • Celebrated our 11th exceptional Yoshida’s Sand in the City event at Pioneer Square.
  • Created the Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund All-Star Donor Circle, with 66 generous supporters each giving $1,000 or more, which was graciously matched by the Fund.
  • Aired on Entercom Radio's Kidsgiving Phone-a-thon, resulting in over $20,000 in donations, while publicizing Kids on the Block programs throughout the community.
  • Touched the lives of children in ways that cannot be expressed in numbers: like feelings of hope and accomplishment from learning how to handle tough situations, increased self-esteem, a more peaceful and inclusive school and home environment and healthier bodies.

 

...and We are Efficient!

Not only is Kids on the Block a vital positive influence for youth in our community, but we’re also a smart investment! We are committed to making sure that your gift goes as far as possible. Did you know that... ?

  • 92% of Kids on the Block’s revenue goes directly toward program delivery.
  • All our puppeteers are volunteers who donate an average of 100 hours each year, for a total of almost 6,000 hours! Their donated time saved Kids on the Block over $100,000 last year.*
  • Because of generous donations from individuals, businesses and foundations, we are able to offer Kids on the Block’s programs absolutely FREE to all schools and community groups.

* (according to the value of volunteer time determined by Independent Sector in 2004).

Please help these important programs continue and reach even more children... by making a donation today!

Income Breakdown

Here's How

Our Funding Breaks Down:

 

 

 

 

*Please note that Special Events are outreach and educational opportunities and are, therefore, accounted for as a program expense.

 

 

 

 

 

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