SISTERS, OREGON – The Family Access Network (FAN) is the recipient of a $10,000 donation to be used to help address basic-needs for children and their families in Sisters.

The funds from the Roundhouse Foundation will help provide essential services such as food, clothing, shelter, medical and dental care (includes health insurance) and more through the FAN advocates in the Sisters community. “Roundhouse Foundation is incredibly generous in their continued support of FAN in the Sisters community. We appreciate their dedication to our most needy families, especially during our current economic climate,” Kristi Miller, FAN Foundation Chair.

FAN began in January 1993 and currently employs 22 advocates in 43 public schools (K-12) and two early childhood sites. FAN strives to improve lives by ensuring all children in Deschutes County have access to basic-need services. FAN is unique to Deschutes County, utilizing advocates to efficiently reach and connect disadvantaged children and families with basic needs, such as food, shelter, and health care. During the 2008-2009 school year FAN connected over 7,800 children and their family members with food, shelter, health care and other critical services.

The Roundhouse Foundation was established in Sisters, Oregon in October 2002 to encourage community enrichment and economic development with the intent of focusing on supporting ideas and projects that create positive change.

To learn more about Family Access Network, visit www.familyaccessnetwork.org.

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