Ugly Sweater Run set for December 2
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Friends of the Children will host its Ugly Sweater Fun Run Saturday, December 2, starting at 9:00 a.m. from Harbor Links Golf Course.
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Christmas tree recycling at fairgrounds, January 7
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Basin residents are invited to bring undecorated Christmas trees to the Klamath County Fairgrounds parking lot on Saturday, January 7, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, to be disposed of and chipped by in exchange for any cash or check donation to Friends of the Children, Klamath Basin.
Read MoreFriends of the Children Klamath Basin receives "Grit" award
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PORTLAND, Ore. - The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation has announced seven nonprofit honorees to receive the foundation’s annual “birthday” award – this year, the focus is celebrating “grit” in the community.
Read MoreFriends of the Children kicks off campaign for new Clubhouse
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Fourteen-year-old Betsy has been coming to the Friends of the Children Clubhouse since she was 6. After more than a dozen failed foster care placements, the teenager lives in a residential care facility, and the small gray house on Altamont Drive is the only place she feels she belongs and can explore her skills and passion.
Read More2022 “Building on Love” Friend Raiser will support local youth
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Friends of the Children of the Klamath Basin invites the community to its annual fundraising program and auction, called Friend Raiser, Thursday, May 19, at 6:30 PM.
Read MoreChristmas Tree Chipping at the Fairgrounds
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Basin residents are invited to bring undecorated Christmas trees to the Klamath County Fairgrounds parking lot on Saturday, January 8, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, to be chipped by Absolute Tree Care Service in exchange for any donation to Friends of the Children - Klamath Basin.
Read MoreUgly Sweater Game Night Challenge
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Friends of the Children of the Klamath Basin is inviting the community to combine gaming and giving this holiday season in the Ugly Sweater Game Night Challenge, open now through January 2.
Read MoreFriends of the Children potato sale starts November 6
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Friends of the Children - Klamath Basin will launch its annual Potato Sale fundraiser Saturday, November 6, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., in the parking lot of Klamath Falls Subaru on Washburn Way.
Read MoreKlamath County awards American Rescue Plan grant dollars to local businesses
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The American Rescue Plan funding, known as Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery funds consists of $350 billion to be distributed to state, local territorial, and tribal governments nationwide. State, local and tribal governments across America have been under an unprecedented strain in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreLocal agencies awarded grants
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MEDFORD, Ore. - Even as COVID-19 vaccines roll out across the country, many communities are still facing challenges from the pandemic and the organizations that support them are still seeing unprecedented demand. For organizations that are also supporting the rebuilding efforts from last year’s Labor Day Storm, the demand is even greater.
Read More2021 “No Matter What” Friend Raiser will support local youth and local restaurants
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Friends of the Children of the Klamath Basin invites the community to its annual fundraising program and auction, called Friend Raiser, Thursday, May 27, at 6:30 p.m. The event is presented by Lithia Ford of Klamath Falls.
Read MoreFriends of the Children announces new staff
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Klamath Falls, Ore. — Friends of the Children of the Klamath Basin recently welcomed two new staff members as professional mentors, or “Friends,” Naomi McCleve and Kara Ranger.
Read MoreAnnual Ugly Sweater 5K goes virtual
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Tis the season! Friends of the Children invites the community to drag this year to the Finish Line in style by rummaging up ugly holiday sweaters and registering for the Friends' 7th annual Ugly Sweater 5K, to be held virtually, November 27 – December 6.
Read MoreFriends of the Children Kicks Off Potato Sale November 7
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Friends of the Children of the Klamath Basin is holding its annual Potato Sale Fundraiser. Because helping kids is “no small potatoes,” Friends has available 20-pound boxes of premium potatoes for $20 until all boxes are sold.
Read MoreOctober scavenger hunt offers outdoor fun and big prizes
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Klamath Falls, Oregon — It’s hunting season! Can you track down Klamath’s newest bronze monument, first dog park, closest pumpkin patch? Friends of the Children invites adventurers of all ages to find these and other Klamath treasures during a week-long Scavenger Hunt, October 23-30.
Read MoreFriends of the Children announces new staff
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Friends of the Children of the Klamath Basin recently welcomed two new staff members: Crystal Muno started March 16 as program director and Anne Keyser started June 15 as director of development and marketing.
Read MoreLocal organizations supporting youth awarded grants
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Friends of the Children of the Klamath Basin, Citizens for Safe Schools and Youth Rising have each been awarded a two-year Community Investment grant from the Oregon Youth Development Council’s Youth Development Division (YDD).
Read MoreCow Creek Indian Foundation awards $5k to REACH and $22k more to Basin non-profits
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation has awarded REACH Inc. $5,000 for its Community Life Enhancement Program. Ron Moe REACH Inc. Executive Director and Paul Mee REACH Inc. Director of Community Outreach accepted the $5,000 at an awards ceremony held at the Seven Feathers Resort and Convention Center on Tuesday, January 14th.
Read MoreAmanda Squibb appointed to Educator Advancement Council
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Amanda Squibb, Executive Director for Friends of the Children (FOTC)-Klamath Basin, has been appointed to the Educator Advancement Council (EAC) as their Community-based Organization Representative Director.
Read MoreFriends of the Children selected as hometown charity for “Share the Love”
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Falls Subaru today announced its participation in the 2019 Subaru Share the Love® Event and selected Friends of the Children of the Klamath Basin as their hometown charity to be added to the list of organizations that customers can select to receive a Subaru Share the Love Event donation.
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