Families In Crisis
Violence in the home is not spoken about publicly or often. But it exists! Where can a spouse or child go for help? We are thankful for the work of the Raphael House in east Portland or the Clackamas Women’s Services . . .

Education
The Walters Family Foundation understands how reading is important to young children, especially in ages two through six. We are proud to partner with SMART, which attracts hundreds of volunteers in Oregon to read to young kids. Early reading to children has repeatedly shown to be helpful in better school performance. The Walters Family Foundation has conducted frequent site visits and have learned a lot about the SMART program …

Mental Health
Suicide, homelessness, depression, and various mental health issues are confronted through many nonprofit organizations…

Prevention
Many schools in various Oregon cities were asking for locations where teenage girls can receive support before before getting in trouble. Preventive programs such as Ophelia’s Place in Eugene and Junction City, and other locations were created where girls can drop in for crafts, counseling, help if kicked out of their homes and referrals to other resources as needed …
Partner Testimonials
The Walters Family Foundation helped…