The Family Resource Center of Central Oregon, a local parenting education nonprofit, announce their 2016 Corporate Advocacy Honoree, Brooks Resources Corporation and the 2016 Advocacy Honorees, the co-founders of the organization: Loren Irving, Carol Stiles, Tim Higdon, Sue Hollern, Sue Shepardson, Father Donal Burke, Vicki Ertle, Carol Palmer, Anne Van Dusen, the late Dennis Maloney, Ralph Delamarter and Meredith Mason.
The honorees will be recognized Saturday, June 18 at Midsummer Night in White, the Family Resource Center’s annual white party that raises awareness and funds to strengthen and support family relationships through parenting education, information and resources. Midsummer Night in White will take place at the Miracle Barn in Tumalo. Local lifestyle TV producer, host and founder of Blue Pool Media, Kerri Willerton, will Emcee the event.
“We admire how much the Family Resource Center’s 2016 honorees have been an integral part in the formation and commitment to our organization,” said Wendy Harmon Hanson, board president of Family Resource Center. “Because of them, we are proud to be celebrating 25 years of providing services to strengthen parents and families in Central Oregon.”
Midsummer Night in White is a white themed event to celebrate the summer solstice and launch the start of summer in central Oregon. It will also be a celebration of the Family Resource Center’s 25th Anniversary. The event will be held in a beautiful rustic barn setting and will feature a summer grill with signature cocktails, wine, beer and kombucha from local distributors. The event will also feature a Rockin’ After Party with dancing.
Event premier co-sponsors are Sean Brennan of Summit Funding and Kristi Kaufman and Catherine Scanland of KC Bend Living powered by Bend Premier Real Estate. Other program sponsors include Swanton Family Foundation, Bigfoot Beverages, The Bulletin, Brooks Resources Corporation, Les Schwab, Bend Urology, Bend Garbage and Recycling, Infocus Eye Care, Central Oregon Radiology Assoc., SunWest Builders and Bend Research.
To purchase tickets or learn more about Midsummer Night in White, visit www.frc.preclickbid.com.
ABOUT FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
The Family Resource Center of Central Oregon is a parenting education non-profit dedicated to providing access to parenting education classes for parents of children of all ages. These programs are fueled by a dedicated staff, caring volunteers and generous donors. Parenting Education Classes are available throughout the year in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties. For more information or to be put on a class waitlist, please call 541-389-5468or visit www.frconline.org.
ABOUT BROOKS RESOURCES CORPORATION
The Family Resource Center has been fortunate to be the recipient of many years of support by the 2016 Corporate Advocacy Honoree, Brooks Resources Corporation. Unwavering commitment to philanthropy is an important component of the Brooks Resources corporate philosophy. Brooks Resources Corporation donates at least 3% of its pre-tax profits to Central Oregon charitable endeavors each year. The Bend Foundation was established by Brooks Resources to help support local programs that are vital to the community, including the Family Resource Center.
ABOUT THE CO-FOUNDERS
Over 25 years ago, a group of concerned citizens worked together to come up with a strategy to address the prevention of youth problems such as dropping out of school, substance abuse, youth delinquency, teenage pregnancy and child abuse. Their mission and purpose evolved to focus on providing parents in central Oregon with child raising strategies that strengthen their children’s physical, mental and social development. The following 2016 Advocacy Honorees were instrumental to the formation of the Family Resource Center: Loren Irving, Carol Stiles, Tim Higdon, Sue Hollern, Sue Shepardson, Father Donal Burke, Vicki Ertle, Carol Palmer, Ann Van Dusen, the late Dennis Maloney, and Meredith Mason. Without their vision and tireless work, the Family Resource Center would not have been able to serve families in Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties for 25 years.
Chuck Keers 541-389-5468
development@frconline.org
