Editor’s note: Light One Candle is an annual series sponsored by the Mail Tribune that focuses on an individual, group or agency who could use a helping hand during the holiday season. Once that need is filled, donations may be distributed to others in need. This father, 40, lost his construction job in April amid cutbacks…
The gift of quality time together is encouraging 200 at-risk families in Southern Oregon to create their own holiday traditions. “Family traditions kits” are the handiwork of Medford’s Family Nurturing Center, which serves families striving toward reunification under the state’s child welfare system. The festive packages, delivered this week, contain all the makings for a…
KOBI5 NEWS MEDFORD, Ore. – Service organizations in the Rogue Valley are in need of supplies and funds. As a result, multiple Rogue Valley businesses are joining together to answer the call for help. Medford Radiology, Adroit Construction, Garrison’s, Jackson County Physical Therapy, KDP Certified Public Accountants, Mercy Flights, RHT Energy and the Rogue Credit…
Mail Tribune by Peter Buckly, Sunday, May 10th, 2020. April of each year has been designated as Child Abuse Awareness Month in our country, and this year has been different than any other. Given what is happening with our families due to the COVID-19 emergency, raising awareness and doing everything we can to support our…
Written by: Katie Thoresen. A southern Oregon business is trying to create positive change. Medford Food Co-op is raising money for local non-profit organizations. Each month, one organization will get 100 percent of the money that’s raised. Last month, the Co-op donated more than $2,300 to the Family Nurturing Center’s Farm and Food Program. In…
From Children First for Oregon… We are proud to partner with the Family Nurturing Center (FNC) in Child Abuse Prevention in the Rogue Valley. Family Nurturing Center is one of 30 Relief Nurseries throughout the state, all supporting the unique needs of diverse communities, providing high-risk families with the intensive support they need for their children…
Photo Caption: Bethany Pitts, after-school director for the Rogue Valley Family YMCA, shows kids how to make bouncy balls at Hedrick Middle School in July. The YMCA is one of several partner agencies in the Rogue Challenge that aims to connect clients with a more holistic range of services. Andy Atkinson / Mail Tribune Written…
Photo Caption: Shoppers browse the selection of plants at last year’s Heritage Plant Sale at Hanley Farm. Photo courtesy of Southern Oregon Historical Society. Written by Rhonda Nowak for the Mail Tribune. Spring is here, and that means the Family Nurturing Center of Medford’s Farm and Food Program is gearing up for another season of…
Photo Caption: The Learning Loft Preschool. Written by Danielle Pacifico-Cogan for The Children’s Institute. Last week, Children’s Institute staff visited Medford for two days to hear from parents and teachers and tour early childhood facilities with state legislators. From Coquille to Baker City, Redmond to the Rogue Valley, we continue to hear the same message…
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