Family Access Network receives $10,000 grant
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Family Access Network has received a $10,000 grant from the Lamb Foundation that will provide 100 children and families in Central Oregon with essential needs, including nutritious food, safe shelter, clothing, health care, school supplies and much more.
It only takes $100 to give a child FAN advocate services for an entire year, enabling children to thrive in school and beyond.
“Support from the Lamb Foundation is so important, especially during this uncertain time. Children and families need assistance with basic needs now more than ever, and with partnerships like this, we are able to make a difference in Central Oregon,” said Alisa Betz, FAN Foundation board chair.
The Lamb Foundation’s mission is to support creative programs to improve the quality of human experience. They value innovation, sound management, and the potential for positive impact over time.
A small family foundation founded in 1971, the Lamb Foundation is primarily focused on the Pacific Northwest and supports projects that emphasize direct action, exploration, and intellectual curiosity.
Unique to Central Oregon, FAN began in 1993 and currently employs 25 advocates at 59 public schools in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties.
The direct placement of FAN advocates within the schools allows FAN to effectively reach and connect disadvantaged children and families to essential basic needs.
During the coronavirus pandemic, FAN advocates are working remotely to get children and families the vital resources they need including food, utilities, and rental assistance.
To learn more about the Family Access Network, please visit www.familyaccessnetwork.org or call (541) 693-5675.
The Family Access Network’s mission is to offer assistance, possibility and hope to Central Oregon families in need by connecting them with crucial resources that will help children flourish in school and in life. Every year, FAN advocates improve the lives of nearly 8,000 children and family members in Central Oregon.
