Letter from the Director
List of 2006 donors
Donor Bill of Rights

INSPIRE

EDUCATE

EMPOWER

Letter from the Director:

When brainstorming what our theme should be for this year’s report, the staff chose ‘Why we do what we do.” Every day we hear, “How can you do what you do?” or “I couldn’t do what you do.” In order to “do what we do,” there must be a real commitment to the cause. The staff at the Parent Enhancement Program are some of the best you could ever work with—their commitment is real and very evident every day. Other traits are also evident—compassion, experience, caring, empathy, kindness, creativity, and a special passion that is so very important. I thank Kathy, Amanda, Bre, Karen and Angee for bringing that passion to the families of our small agency every day.

And where do we impart that passion? With the amazing parents and children associated with the Parent Enhancement Program. Think about it—if you want to practice law, drive a car, or even cut someone’s hair; you are generally required to do some reading, take a class and pass a test. If you take on the hardest job there is—parenthood—there is no education, training or experience necessary. Add to this mix the other issues facing our parents, such as drug/alcohol abuse, domestic violence, being a teen, mental health issues, lack of life skills, homelessness, lack of education, or other challenges. Our staff understands that if parents perceive their children as a burden, this will add to their already stressed lives, which could lead to issues such as abuse, maltreatment or neglect.

The majority of our families are in a dismal situation, and connection with the Parent Enhancement Program staff and activities gives them a chance to change their lives and the lives of their children. Ninety-eight percent of the young parents out there care deeply about their children and want the best for them. When we show them a better way, it is amazing to watch the growth!

During this wonderful time of year, I wish this kind of growth for the young parents and their children served through this great organization—Parent Enhancement Program.

Thanks!

The Parent Enhancement Program (PEP) is a private nonprofit agency working to prevent child abuse and maltreatment by providing services to teen and at-risk young parents. In partnership with you, PEP can make a positive difference in the lives of young parents and help change the future for their children. We depend on your generosity!

The Parent Enhancement Program gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions by its caring supporters in 2007.

Individuals

Steve Adkins Donna & Tom Allen Vera Amick Jane Barth Hank Beuttel Carol Bailey John & Alice Block Steve Blum Michelle Boyd Penny Brassfield Susan Burke Karyn & Phillip Callaway Dana Campbell Debra Carriere Rosealie Clinton Myrna Coon Myron Cropsey Kent & Patricia Daniels Daniel DeBrito Anna Dunlap Gordon & Becky Ellings Eija Emmingham

Linda Endo Michele Friesen Joye Fukuda Roy Gaffney Jeff Igelman & Theresa Gibney Kathleen & Edward Heath Ruth Hennessey Polly Jeneva Mildred Kalinauskas Curtis Kiefer Glenn Klein Craig & Nancy Leman Jennifer Lief Christopher Lindley Sue Long Jeanette Maier Judy Malouf Andrea McCann, MD Margaret Meehan Kathy Miller Linda Modrell Alice Morrow

Eric Nielsen June Nielsen Andrew Nousen Nancy Oja-Munson Carolyn O'Shea Rachel & Robert Ozretich Jean Peters Peggy Poling Linda Powell Fred & Helen Quale Leslie Redpath Marcia Schnoor Marilyn Starker Kristin Starnes Elizabeth Strong David & Marjorie Thomas Cliff & Jo Anne Trow Pam & Bob Turner Stephanie Van Dyke Tony & Louise Van Vliet Marc & Sally Vomocil Heidi Weisel

Foundations/Service Clubs/Businesses/Churches

Altrusa International of Corvallis American Dream Pizza American Legion Aux. Unit 11 Baja Fresh Mexican Grill Benton County Benton County Family & Community Ed. Advisory Com. Benton County Foundation Campbell-Oxholm Foundation Chambers Family Foundation Children's Trust Fund of Oregon Church of the Good Samaritan City of Corvallis College Hill Alternative School: Community 101 Class Corvallis Kiwanis Foundation Evanite Fiber Corporation

Farmers Insurance Group Gaffney Construction Gertrude Lunde Cropsey Memorial Fund Hewlett-Packard Company Commission on Children & Families: Healthy Start Juan Young Trust Juvenile Crime Prevention Kiwanis Club of Corvallis Mario & Alma Pastega Family Foundation Meyer Memorial Trust Mid-Valley Gravel Company Milestones Family Recov. Prog. Northwest Hair Lines Northwest Regional Ed. Lab

Office Furniture Concepts Oregon Community Foundation PacificSource Charitable Foundation PacificSource Healthy Communitites Presbyterian Women Samaritan Health Services St. Mary's Catholic Church Starker Forests, Inc. Swanson Agency Umpqua Bank Walters Family Foundation Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Zonta Service Found of Corvallis

Numerous individuals and businesses donated over $20,000 in-kind goods, enabling us to distribute clothing, supplies, and baby equipment to families in need. In addition, more than 80 individuals donated over 3,500 hours of their time. With your help, we were able to provide comprehensive services to 185 young-parent families.

Thanks also to Peak Internet Service Provider for donating this web site.

A Donor Bill of Rights

PHILANTHROPY is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:

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To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.

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To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.

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To have access to the organization’s most recent tax return.

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To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.

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To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.

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To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.

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To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.

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To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.

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To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.

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To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.

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