We would like to thank all the people and businesses that keep the Heart Gallery going with your generous donations, contributions, volunteering and advocating for these special children.

We strive to include all who have helped us succeed. If we have missed you or have not included you on our list, we apologize and hope you bring this to our attention.

Thank you!

Partnering for Success

A Family for Every Child’s mentoring program is essential to helping foster youth make school and life transitions at critical stages in their development. OCF strongly supports enhancing this important program, ensuring positive, successful mentoring experiences for an estimated 60 middle and high school students throughout Lane County.

Kathleen Cornett
Vice President of Grants & Programs
Oregon Community Foundation

Academic Support

A Family For Every Child's (AFFEC) mentor program is expanding its reach by connecting with children's schools in order to help them perform better academically and remain on track to graduate. With support from the Oregon Community Foundation, AFFEC has brought on a new team member who is charged with conducting school based community outreach, connecting with children's school counselors, and supporting our mentors in their mentee's academic life. This will allow AFFEC to help children and teens see greater academic success, and feel more supported by caring adults in their lives. Currently a little more than half of foster youth obtain a high school diploma due to difficulties when transitioning from home to home, and mentors have the potential to ease those transitions with schools and other institutions. Thanks to the Oregon Community Foundation, AFFEC will now be supporting mentors and youth to help ensure children not only receive their diploma, but exceed academic expectations. Our new Education Liaison is Mary Bromley, Mary has been an AFFEC mentor for over five years. She is the only consistent person in the life of her mentee. Mary also recently retired from the school district and will begin working with us on our Education/Mentor/Mentee Program as an Education Liaison.

Life Skills

In addition to providing more academic support, AFFEC is launching a Mentor Assisted Life Skills Program which will pair mentors with youth who will work on developing life skills together. Mentors and mentees will be offered a curriculum that includes information on how to handle one's finances, healthcare, cooking, and more. This program will better prepare children who are at risk of "aging out" of foster care for living on their own. These classes in conjunction with the mentors' support will aid in the success of each child becoming a self sufficient adult! Our new Life skills effort is lead by our new team Member: Christina Sutton Christina comes with a long history of connection to AFFEC. In the very early days she ran our Mentor Program, and then she took a break to foster and adopt many children. While she still has a house full, she is getting involved again to help us build our education classes for youth at risk of aging out of care and those who will become adults with little preparation for the real world. She will plan and teach bi-weekly classes on everything from "How to write a check" to "How to shop for food" to college, trade-school knowledge, and resume-building. Christina grew up in foster care and never got a family of her own, so her passion for at-risk youth is huge and based in real-life experience.

Contact Us

If you would like to get involved in this effort, we need you – contact mentor@afamilyforeverychild.org or Christy@afamilyforeverychild.orgor call 541-343-2856.

Donations have been made on behalf of :

• Andrew Deffenbacher from B2 Wine Bar and Grill
• Ed from Fisherman's Market
• Kurt Catlin from Kalapuya High School
• Ladonna Webb
• Laura Beane
• Ryan Tesdale
• Wendy Nastiuk
• Rania Karam
• Cindy Herzog
• Amber Thompson
• Thomas Savinar
• Juliana Santos
• Ramon Guirnalda
• Jeri Gedrose
• Peggy Babics
• Donna Baillie
• Steve Brown
• Evans Fund
• Marnie Gleason
• Don DeZarn
• Randy Cummings of Courtsports Athletic Club
• Kris Coburn from Arnold Gallagher P.C. Attorneys at Law
• Karen L. Obie from Obie Family Foundation
• Kelly Myers from West Side Iron Inc.
• OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation
• Kathleen George of Spirit Mountain Community Fund
• Brian Schafer from TeBri Vineyards
• Benton Lane Winery
• Joe Hawes from Hawes Financial Group
• Diane Hoffman from Folkroots Herbal Care, LLC
• Colette Kemper from Midnight Oil Farms
• Oregon Caberet Theatre
• Bendistillery
• Dana Tessler from Rainbow Valley Design and Construction
• I Run With Scissors Salon
• Oregon Coast Aquarium
• The Nail Nook
• Oakshire Brewing
• Cindy Rust from OLCC
• Five Pine Lodge & Spa
• Saint Martins Episcopal School
• Denice Fisher
• The Mord Family
• Heidi Reese
• The Reese-Baenen Family
• Jacob Reese and Marley
• Ryan and Theresa Reese
• Washington
• Jianna Rice
• In Memory of Nicholas Warner
• In Honor of Whitney Christine
• In Honor of Michael Dunn
• YAC St. Mary's Episcopal Church
• Susan Ottmer
• Sarah Allen from the
• Oregon Community Credit Union
• Charles “Chuck” Kirkpatrick

Our Donors

• 18th Avenue Print
• 5th St. Market
• A Matter of Time
• A New you Salon and Spa
• Abby's Pizza
• Advance Cabinets
• Aileen Walker
• Albertson's - River Road
• Amanda Fitzgerald
• Amber Quick-McKee w/ Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Ambrosia
• Andrea Kingsley Rippee
• Annesha Montez Photography
• Applebees West 11th Avenue
• Arbonne Skin Care
• Arbor South Architecture
• Assistance League of Eugene
• Associated Business Systems
• Aunt MiMi's Specialty Cakes
• B2 Wine Bar
• Bari Lipp Foundation
• Bates Steak House
• Beards Framing
• Ben Franklin Crafts
• Beppi and Gianni's Trattoria
• Best Buy and Staff
• Best Western New Oreg Motel
• Bi- Mart
• Bicoastal Media
• Bill and Shelly Walter
• Bill Hastings
• Bob and Teresa Sherman
• Bill Healy Foundation
• Bookmine (Cottage Grove)
• Boulevard Grill
• Bounce
• Brewed Awakening
• Brian Cole
• Build a Bear
• Caf 440
• Caprice Day Spa
• Caribbean Tan
• Carrie Robinson
• Cascadia Editing in Philomath, Oregon
• Celebrations Sugar Fantasy
• Central Print and Reprographic Services
• Century Bank
• Chambers Communications
• Chambers Family Foundation
• Chateau Nonchalant
• Chipotle
• Chris Walton and Beth Sheehan
• Christian Family Adoptions
• Christina Sutton
• Scott Morison
• City Nails
• Cornucopia
• Collins Foundation
• Costco
• Cottage Grove Community Center
• Cottage Grove Hospital
• Cravings Catering
• Creswell Kiawanis
• Creswell Library 64 West Oregon Ave. Creswell
• Crossroads Espresso
• Crux Gym
• Dandelions Flowers and Gifts
• Datalogic
• David Minor Theater
• Department of Interior
• Diamond Woods Golf Course
• Dr. Dave Matthews DMD
• Duck Race
• Elephant?s Trunk
• Embassy Suites, Portland
• Emerald Lanes Bowling
• Enchanted Forest
• Eric Herman
• Eugene Airport
• Eugene Ballet
• Eugene Catering Cornucopia
• Eugene Concert Choir
• Eugene Marathon Health and Fitness Expo.
• Eugene Public Library
• Eugene Swim and Tennis Club
• Eugene Toy and Hobby
• Express Press Printing and Graphic
• Fast Track Car Wash
• Fenario Gallery
• Fiddler's Green
• Flavors Catering
• Framin' Artworks
• Fred Meyer
• Fred Meyer - River Road
• Friendly Street Market
• Gateway Mall
• Gina Jensen and Chris Nettleton
• Gina Jenson
• Grand Slam USA
• Gray's Garden/Reed & Cross
• Great Clips, Springfield
• Hair Ba Doob Ba!
• Hair by Kristi Stutesman
• Harry Ritchie Jewelers
• Hartwicks
• Haugen Advertising and Graphics
• Hilton Garden Inn
• Hole in the Wall BBQ
• Holiday Inn Express, Eugene
• Hollywood Video (Willamette St.)
• Holzman Foundation
• Hotel Vintage Plaza
• Imagine It Framed 29 South 6th St. in Cottage Grove
• Iron Works Gym
• James Horniman
• Jeff Wilson
• Jerry's Home Improvement Stores
• Jim Chatfield
• Judi Schons
• Judith Teal
• June
• Kaylin Jensen
• Kernutt Stokes Brandt & CO.
• KEZI Television
• Kim Adams
• Kim Rambo
• Kingsley Family Fund-SF
• Koala Construction
• Kowloon Restaurant
• KVAL
• Kyle and Kate Hudson
• Labor Ready
• Lakeside Clinic in Dexter
• Lamar Advertising
• Lane Community Culinary
• Lane County Public Service Building
• LANZ Cabinets
• Les Schwab
• Levi Strauss
• Life Technologies
• Lisa Weinstein
• Lithia Nissan of Eugene
• Lithia Toyota of Springfield
• Lizzy's House of Cakes
• Marche
• Margo and Herb McKillop
• Market of Choice
• Maureen Smith
• McDonald Framers
• McDonald Wholesale
• McDonalds Rest.
• McGraths
• McKenzie River Broadcasting
• McKenzie River Golf Course
• Mekalas
• Meyer Memorial Trust
• An anonymous gift
• in honor of Louise Murphy
• Mill Casino, Hotel and RV Park
• Mookies
• Mo's Restaurant
• Mujeres Salon and Spa
• My Party Bus
• Naya's Taqueria
• Nifty Fifty & Sixties
• Nigel and Michelle Chapman
• Nike
• Northside Liquor
• Oakway Catering
• Oakway Center
• Oakway Golf Course
• Ocean Dunes Golf Course
• Obie Family Foundation
• OES Catering
• Of Grape and Grain
• Oldfield's
• OMSI
• OMT Mortgage / Keller Williams
• Oregon art supplies
• Oregon Coast Sea Lion Caves
• Oregon Gallery
• Oregon Rod, Reel and Tackle
• Osteria Sfizio
• Pacific Office Automation
• Pam Singh
• Papa's Pizza
• Peace Health Cottage Grove Hospital & Clinic
• Pepsi
• PF Chang's
• PGE Foundation
• Phil and Sharon Means
• Pietra's Artisian Bakery
• Precision Classics and Collision
• Premiere Homes
• Putters/Strike City/Lasertrek
• Pyreneese Vineyards
• Radisson Hotel, Portland
• Rays Food Center (Creswell)
• Reflections Salon
• Rett Baumann
• Richard & Alisa Caesar
• Rossetti Mardeting & Michelle Winetrout
• Rotary Club
• Ruhoff Homebuilders
• RW Family Fund
• Santa Clara Animal Hospital
• Sara J. McRae, LMT
• Sassy Cupcake
• Saturday Market
• Science Factory Chdrn Museum
• Scott and Kathy Kitchell
• SE Insurance Specialists
• Search Engine Consulting by SEO Does Matter
• Seattle Seahawks
• Secret Garden B&B
• SELCO
• Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino
• Shari's - Springfield
• Shari's - West 11th
• Shelley Hill
• Sign Pro
• Siuslaw Bank
• Siuslaw Valley Bank
• Sixth Street Grill
• Skate World
• SOFCU Credit Union 168 Melton Road Creswell
• Speedi Sign
• Spingfield Courthouse
• Spirit Mountain Community Fund
• Sports Authority
• Springfield Arts Council
• Springfield Police Department
• Staples
• Steve and Linda Bruns
• Strike City & Putters
• Sue Loome
• Summit Bank
• Sunsational
• Susie and Sandy Trahan
• Suzanne Arlie
• Sweet Life Patisserie
• SYMANTEC
• Ta-Da Productions
• Territorial Vineyards
• Terry Ellsworth
• The Boulevard
• The Bridge Bar and Grill
• The Chocolate Factory
• The Lesson Factory
• The Shedd Institute
• Three Mile Canyon Farms
• Tiffany Sullivan
• Tokatee Golf Club
• Towers Marketing
• Trader Joe's
• University of Oregon Bookstore
• US Bank Branches
• Utopia Salon
• Valley River Center
• Very Little Theater
• Vista Framing and Gallery
• Wells Fargo Bank PCS
• Wild Duck Caf
• Wildhorse Resort and Casino
• Windermere Realty (Oak St. office)
• Woodard Family Foundation
• YMCA
• Young's Market Company of OR
• Shelley Kurtz
• The Staff and Management at KVAL TV
• Don Leber
• Jessica Byrne
• Lane County Kids
• Bi-Mart Stores
• McKenzie Broadcasting
• Bill Barrett, Tm Fox & Tracy Berry
• KEZI
• Kidsports
• Kids Directory

Our Very Generous Business Advocates

• Arbor South Architecture
• Build a Bear Workshop
• (Inside the Valley River Mall)
• Creswell Chamber of Commerce
• Creswell Library
• Dr. Dave Matthews DMD
• Friendly Street Market
• Gateway Mall
• Iron Works Gym (Creswell)
• Nifty Fifties & Sixties
• OMT Mortgage-Keller Williams Realty
• Precision Classics and Collision
• Ray's Food Center (Creswell)
• Siuslaw Valley Bank
• SOFCU Credit Union (Creswell)
• Summit Bank
• Valley River Center

Faith Based Partners

• Bethesda Lutheran Church
• Calvary Fellowship
• Eugene Faith Center
• Faith Center
• First Babtist of Eugene
• Friendly Street Church of God
• Grace Community Fellowship
• Norkenzie Christian Church
• Northwood Christian Church
• New Life Assembly of God
• Temple Beth Israel
• Willamette Christian Center

Community Partners

• 20/30 Club
• Assistance League
• CASA
• Committed Partners for Youth
• Hairbadoo
• Junior League

Media & Technology Donors

• Adept Computer Services/K9 Bytes and Shannon Barnard
• AIC-Advanced Investment Corp
• Ann Olson
• Bill Barrett
• Bi-Mart Stores
• Don Leber
• Erin Bunde
• Greg Raschio
• Jessica Byrne
• Keri Stewart
• Kids Directory
• Kidsports
• Lisa Raffin
• Martin Hall and Neil Moyer
• McKenzie Broadcasting, KKNU
• Poppie Advertising
• Shelley Kurtz, KVAL
• Tim Fox
• Tracy Berry
• The Staff and Management at KEZI
• The Staff and Management at KVAL

Youth Mentors

• Andrea Rippee
• Amanda Williams
• Barbara Orsi
• Brenda Korte
• Carolyn Wehrman
• Delores Mord
• Gina Holtz
• Larry Hilliard
• Mary Bromley
• Patricia Hilliard
• Rick Stuber
• Rosemary Miranda
• Sasha Mord
• Shannon Gibson
• Sharon Gelisse
• Sterling Dailey
• Tom Overly
• Wayne DeWilde

Family Building Mentors

• Bob and Tami Clayton
• Carrie Baker
• Christina Sterling
• Cindy Gilbert
• Cynthia Scanlon
• Deb Walters
• Elizabeth Ray
• Marlene Drescher
• Nicole Witt
• Stacy Runnells