Leader for FAN Sponsor
Redmond Fundraiser

Leader for FAN Sponsor
Bend FANraiser

FAN received a grant of $18,500 from United Way of Central Oregon to support FAN advocate services in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties. “We’re excited to partner with United Way of Central Oregon to bring crucial basic-needs services to the children of our community,” said Julie N. Lyche, FAN Executive Director. “This grant will help many families overcome barriers to essentials, so kids can focus on thriving in school.”

FAN received the second distribution of $50,000 of a three-year commitment from the Tykeson Family Foundation. These funds will benefit Central Oregon families in need, as FAN advocates work directly in schools to connect low-income children to resources like food, clothing, heating, health care, and much more. This multi-year commitment will ensure families receive assistance as FAN families face hurdles that affect students’ ability to stay in and focus on school. 

Thank you, Tykeson Family Foundation, for your commitment to the FAN mission

To celebrate what would have been the 126th birthday of namesake Marie Lamfrom, the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation (MLCF) distributed grants to nonprofits in honor of colleagues, volunteers, leaders, or members at these organizations who demonstrated grit in their daily work.

Just seven of nearly 200 nominees were selected. Among those honored was Perla Ruiz, our FAN advocate currently serving Ponderosa Elementary School and Mountain View High School in the Bend-La Pine School District! To recognize her contributions to helping Central Oregon kids thrive, MLCF awarded FAN with a $12,000 grant.