‘Show love’: MountainStar Family Relief Nursery invites community to donate hygiene, household cleaning supplies
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- This month, as MountainStar Family Relief Nursery continues celebrating its 25th anniversary year, the organization is inviting the community to show love in a powerful, practical way — by supporting families through its February Community Care Project.
At MountainStar, love shows up in small, steady actions that strengthen families and build resilience during times of stress. February’s Community Care Project focuses on collecting hygiene and household cleaning supplies, essential items that help families maintain healthy, safe homes and reduce the daily pressures that can lead to crisis.
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“Love isn’t just a feeling—it’s an action,” says Kara Tachikawa, Executive Director of MountainStar Family. “For families facing overwhelming stress, access to basic supplies can be the difference between coping and crisis. This month is about showing care in ways that truly matter.”
Requested donation items include:
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Soap, shampoo, and conditioner
- Feminine hygiene products
- Household cleaning supplies such as all-purpose cleaner, disinfecting wipes, sponges, and laundry detergent
Donations may be dropped off throughout February at MountainStar locations in La Pine, Bend, Redmond, Madras, and Prineville.
All donated items will be assembled into care kits and distributed directly to families enrolled in MountainStar’s programs, helping parents create stable environments where children can feel safe, supported, and nurtured.
February’s Community Care Project is part of MountainStar’s 25th Anniversary Community Care Series, a year-long set of monthly opportunities designed to build community resilience through prevention, compassion, and collective action.
“As we mark 25 years, we’re celebrating the many ways our community shows up for one another,” added Tachikawa. “This month, we invite everyone to lead with love and be part of the care that strengthens families.”
For more information about MountainStar’s 25th Anniversary, February’s Community Care Project, or ways to support children and families, visit www.mtstar.org.
About MountainStar Family Relief Nursery
MountainStar prevents child abuse and neglect through therapeutic early childhood programs, home visiting, and wraparound family services. With five sites in La Pine, Bend, Redmond, Madras, and Prineville, MountainStar strengthens vulnerable families and helps children build safe, stable futures. Learn more at www.mtstar.org.
Community Care Projects
Each project or action is an approachable way to show support and care for individuals and groups in our local communities. Community care can be shown through low cost basic supplies for children and families, tangible actions within your neighborhood or city, or engaging in volunteering or learning opportunities. In 2026, MountainStar will provide monthly opportunities to show community care.
Partners for Kids
MountainStar is deeply grateful to our community for stepping up to support vulnerable children and families. We are proud to highlight the businesses that have joined Partners for Kids - their generosity and advocacy for child abuse prevention help build a stronger, more stable future for our community.
