If 2020 has taught us nothing else, it has certainly shown us the importance of family and community. That’s why this GivingTuesday, Compass Physical Therapy would love to have you join us in supporting KIDS Center, our local non-profit dedicated to the prevention, evaluation and treatment of all forms of child abuse.
To keep things simple this GivingTuesday, KIDS Center is recommending Gift Cards or a direct donation at https://www.kidscenter.org/. Donating gift cards in $25, $50 and/or $100 increments to Walmart, Safeway, Target, Fred Meyer, Bi-Mart, and/or Grocery Outlet are encouraged as these stores can easily provide staples to those in need. Gift cards to other stores like the Dollar Tree, Dutch Bros, and Starbucks area gas stations are also welcomed. CompassPT will collect donations throughout December.
“As the COVID pandemic continues, children and families are living with increased stressors, both financial and emotional. These stressors in combination with the holiday season increase the risk of the occurrence of child abuse.” says Robin Antonson, director of development at KIDS Center. “Our 2020 GivingTuesday campaign will help alleviate immediate needs of children and families who walk through the doors of KIDS Center, and we are very grateful for all contributions and support at this time of year when children and families are so vulnerable, especially during these uncertain times.”
Wear Purple on Tues! Please also join us in increasing the awareness of child abuse by wearing purple, visiting KIDS Center’s website, and educating your families and friends about the many resources for preventing and overcoming the effects of child abuse in Central Oregon.
About KIDS Center
Founded in 1994 and built by the community, for the community, KIDS Center is the area’s only medical-model child abuse intervention center. In a child-friendly environment, KIDS Center provides comprehensive medical evaluations to children who may have been abused, seeking to find out what has happened and to provide a path to healing through family advocacy and therapeutic services. For more information, visit KidsCenter.org or call (541) 383-5958. Anyone with a concern about a child’s safety can call the Oregon Child Abuse Hotline at: 1-855-503-SAFE (7233).