Imagine a community where all children are nurtured. Envision a place where struggling parents can find the support they need. Picture an environment that fosters healthy families – a world where kids are safe. There is such a place today – Children’s Relief Nursery (CRN) – and your support will help to sustain this vital mission.

How your gift will make a difference
Each year CRN relies upon the generosity of our community. Last year, 193 children and their parents were served because of that support. Gifts of time, contributions of gently used or new items for families and cash donations allow us to keep children safe and families strong.


Make Your Pledge today and become A Member of CRN’s Family!
Research shows that the first three years of life are a critical time in a child’s overall development and lay the foundation for future success. By supporting infants and toddlers during these early years, you are making a wise investment for the future—yours and theirs. Children’s Relief Nursery counts on that support. Members of CRN’s Financial Family can give 1-several times a year or through monthly installments (sustaining members). Your Annual Membership Support greatly enhances our ability to provide critical services to families in crisis. Please consider joining one of our Membership Levels below to ensure children are safe and families are strong.

Annual Membership Levels:
$ 5,000 – Champion
$ 2,500 – Protector
$ 1,000 – Advocate
$ 500 – Guardian
$ 250 – Mentor
$ 1-249 – Friend

“CARE for Kids” Ends Abuse in Portland!
Do you have a small business or work for a company that would like to increase sales while making a difference? Consider joining CRN’s “CARE for Kids” program! Communities Aiding Relief Efforts for Kids is a great way to expose your business to new customers loyal to Children’s Relief Nursery’s mission. Make the statement that you and your business are supporting child abuse prevention – actively working to make your community a safer place. You can donate a portion of your proceeds, include CRN’s wish list in your next mailing, sponsor an event or tailor your support to maximize the benefit. For more information or to sign up today, contact Elena Hein at (503) 595-4506.

Workplace Giving
If you are a military or federal employee, you can help support the work of Children's Relief Nursery by participating in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Our Five-digit Charity Code is 88246. Many state and local government employees — and even those employed by private corporations — can also support Children's Relief Nursery through payroll deduction.

Types of Gifts:
Outright Gifts are current contributions of cash, stocks, bonds, mutual fund shares, real estate, car donations, and personal property. The benefits of making an outright gift to CRN include a tax deduction based upon the current value of the gift and the avoidance of capital gain tax if the gift involves appreciated property. For more information contact information@crn4kids.org.

A pledge is a gift commitment that is paid over time – usually made over three to five years. You get to decide when payments begin and their frequency. A pledge may enable a donor to consider a more significant gift than would have been otherwise possible – because payments are made over a period of time. Donors are entitled to income tax deductions when pledge payments are made, to the full extent allowed by law.

Planned Gifts are gifts made through a will or trust or can be designated through a commercial annuity, retirement plan or life insurance policy. We are also able to evaluate and possibly work with you to establish other deferred giving plans. Deferred gifts often provide the most attractive benefits to the donor.

A Gift to a Friend or Relative:
Make a gift in honor or memory of a loved one or friend. You can make a secured donation online or send a check to our office: 8425 N. Lombard Street, Portland, OR 97203. If contact information is provided, we will send a letter to notify them of your gift.

In-Kind Item Donations

Direct Client Assistance - CRN's Wish List
Visit our baby gift registry at www.Target.com or www.BabiesRUs.com and donate online. When you visit a site, insert "Children's" for the parent's first name and "Relief Nursery" for the parent's last name at each site to get to the CRN registry.

You can bring new or GENTLY used items listed below to the nursery at 8425 N Lombard Street, Portland, OR 97203. We cannot accept (due to insurance regulations) used cribs or carseats.

CRN Dream List

New updated computers and printer

Necessities:
disposable diapers in sizes 4-6
baby wipes
lice treatment kits
milk and soy based infant formula
pull-ups (sizes M, L, XL)
breast pumps
bassinets for newborns
twin size/toddler beds
bed frames
mattresses
sheets & blankets (new or slightly used)

Toddler Boys:
t-shirts (sizes 2,3,4,5)
underwear
padded training underwear
sweat pants

Toddler Girls:
t-shirts/blouses (sizes 2,3,4,5)
underwear
padded training underwear

Home Safety:
baby gates
infant/toddler cabinet locks

Toiletries:
lice treatment kits
children's toothpaste
teething rings
children's soap and shampoo
fabric Band-Aids
antibiotic ointment
sunscreen
baby lotion and powder

Misc. Items:
strollers
potty chairs, high chairs, booster seats
"slings" & front-packs for larger babies
"boppers" cushions to help babies sit up
twin and crib sheet sets
self-care products for moms (nice soaps, bath bubbles, hand cream)

Toys and Books (developmentally appropriate for ages 3 months-5 yrs):
toddler board books (English & Spanish, preferably bilingual)
manipulative toys
small "vehicles" that children propel with their feet
dish sets (plate, bowl, cup and spoon/fork)
ethnically/culturally diverse dolls
stacking cups/stacking rings
toys that don't need batteries

Supplies for Crafts & Sensory Activities (related to touch, sight sound):
glue sticks
cotton balls
shaving cream & colored foam soap
scrapbooking supplies (stickers, small albums, pens, paper)
Play-Doh (new or used in good condition)

Oregon Community Warehouse is a local non-profit that provides furniture and basic household items to families and individuals in need, referred to by more than 150 agencies, including CRN.