Family Building Blocks
We partner with families with children prenatal through five years in Marion and Polk counties. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S.
Founded in Salem, Oregon in 1997, Family Building Blocks is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and certified Relief Nursery committed to "Keeping Children Safe and Families Together" in Marion and Polk Counties. Family Building Blocks has grown significantly since our founding as a Relief Nursery in 1997. From our humble start as a small, church basement operation, we have grown into a well-estab
06/19/2026
All Family Building Blocks locations will be closed today.❤️💛💙
06/18/2026
☀️🥇 🏆 Will it be "May The Toss Be With You," "Toss Bosses," or perhaps YOU and a teammate who take home the first ever Family Building Blocks Co****le Tournament Title at TopWire Hop Project?
Bring the kids, bring the dog(s), and grab som**hing delicious from Topwire's food trucks. Enjoy local brews and join us for an afternoon of friendly competition at the Young Leaders Council Co****le Tournament! We are so excited for this one, taking place Sunday, June 28.
All ages and skill levels are welcome to play, and all are welcome to cheer - we won't judge if you pick your favorite team by the best name!
Thank you, TopWire Hop Project, for your partnership on this event! All entry fees and a percentage of beverage sales will be donated to "Keeping Children Safe and Families Together" with Family Building Blocks!
Register here: https://familybuildingblocks.org/cornhole/
06/17/2026
☀️ 🌻 HAPPY SUMMER! Our June Impact report is filled with great news and ways to get involved with Family Building Blocks.
Check it out here: https://conta.cc/4oEO7iX
Highlights include:
🛝 Doris's Place Playground Opening
💛 FIRST EVER Young Leaders Council Co****le Tournament in partnership with Topwire on Sunday, June 28
🎸 Capital City LIVE Jon Pardi concert on Friday July 31
🎊 Riverfront Family Fest 2026 on August 8 - FREE community event focused on health and safety
And so much more!! Thank you for "Keeping Children Safe and Families Together" with Family Building Blocks!
06/16/2026
❤️🖤 A huge THANK YOU to the incredible volunteer crew from Keller Williams for recently spending the day with us at our Family Building Blocks Helen's Place location!
This crew supported with sorting diapers for children and families, organizing and stocking our food pantry, and helping us prepare for our annual Uncorked event.
We are so grateful to this Keller Williams crew for their time, energy, and commitment to supporting children and families in our community!
Interested in volunteering or providing a work crew of volunteers? Connect with Gaby at [email protected] or 503-566-2132.
06/12/2026
🎸❤️ 🎶 It's official - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES are OPEN for Capital City LIVE on July 31 featuring country star Jon Pardi! Get your cowboy boots on and join us for this fun summer event in Salem. We have a variety of volunteer roles, all happening at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. Sign up with a friend! You will receive FREE admission to the concert, whether that means returning after your shift or enjoying the music while you're on shift.
Please note: Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older. All positions will require working outdoors on concrete and the ability to be mobile for the duration of your shift.
Thank you Bonaventure Senior Living, Capital City Live's Presenting Sponsor. This concert benefits "Keeping Children Safe and Families Together" with Family Building Blocks. Join us!
★ Sign up today!★
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45AFAF2DAAFEC70-63689345-copy #/
Concert info can be found here: https://familybuildingblocks.org/capital-city-live/
06/11/2026
❤️💙💛 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY at Spring Family Night at Doris's Place - Family Building Blocks in Stayton on June 16. We are looking for several volunteers to help make Family Night at Doris's Place a fun and memorable evening for our partnering families and children in the Canyon.
Roles include:
★ SETUP AND CLEAN UP
★ FACE PAINTING
★ SCAVENGAR HUNT
★ SERVING FOOD TO FAMILIES
Please note: This Family Night event is private and hosted as a way for our staff to say THANK YOU to families for partnering with Family Building Blocks at our Doris's Place location.
➡ Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45AFAF2DAAFEC70-64434635-doriss #/
Thank you for "Keeping Children Safe and Families Together" with Family Building Blocks!
06/09/2026
🎸🎶 Let’s go!! We are so excited for Capital City LIVE!, featuring Jon Pardi with special guests The Kruse Brothers. Make plans for Friday, July 31, 2026, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM in Salem!
Capital City LIVE! Is a benefit fundraiser show for Family Building Blocks presented by Bonaventure Senior Living.
About Jon: Jon Pardi, country music’s California cowboy, has brought the West Coast to Nashville with four Top 5 albums on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, four platinum-certified No. 1 singles on the Country Airplay chart, and six North American headlining tours since 2014. The Dixon, California native moved to Music City and cut his teeth opening for Dierks Bentley before releasing a slew of successful singles, including 2012’s “Missin’ You Crazy” and 2013’s ‘Up All Night,” ahead of his debut album Write You a Song in 2014. Pardi’s 2016 follow-up, California Sunrise, featured his first two Country Airplay No. 1 singles, “Head Over Boots” and “Dirt on My Boots,” while 2022’s Mr. Saturday Night hosted his highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100, “Last Night Lonely.” In 2023, he became the first California native to be invited to join the Grand Ole Opry. In April 2025, Pardi released his fifth studio album, Honkytonk Hollywood, which features the hit country single “Friday Night Hearbreaker.”
Join us! 💙💛❤️
06/05/2026
❤️💙💛 Our Young Leaders Council is hosting the first ever YLC Co****le Tournament in partnership with the TopWire Hop Project in Woodburn! Grab a partner and enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition and community on Sunday, June 28 at 1:00 PM.
The cost is $20 for a team of two and all proceeds will go directly to supporting children and families with Family Building Blocks. Topwire will also be donating a $1 per drink back. Prizes include bragging rights and gift cards to Topwire!
Register here and spend a fun Sunday afternoon with our Young Leaders!
👉 https://familybuildingblocks.org/cornhole/
06/04/2026
🚲💙 There are some new wheels at Doris's Place - Family Building Blocks!! A huge THANK YOU to Stayton Mayor Brian Quigley for his generous donation of five brand-new bikes for our playground! Watching the children gather around and eagerly open the boxes was so special. The excitement on their faces made it clear that these new bikes will bring so much joy!
We are so grateful for our local community's support of children and families. Thank you for "Keeping Children Safe and Families Together" with Family Building Blocks.
Time to ride! ❤️💛💙
06/02/2026
🖤 🥂 Thank you to our Uncorked guests for joining us at the 19th Annual Uncorked Live and Revelry at beautiful Bryn Mawr Vineyards. Your presence, generosity, and enthusiasm made Uncorked 2026 truly unforgettable!
Because of supporters like YOU, Uncorked has raised more than $7 million since its inception to support Family Building Blocks, our community’s Relief Nursery dedicated to “Keeping Children Safe and Families Together.” Every dollar raised directly supports children and families in our community.
We are deeply grateful for your attendance, your donations, your bids, and so many generous contributions. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram pages for more photos! We hope you will join us again next year on Friday, June 4, and Saturday, June 5, 2027!
❤️ If you were unable to attend this year but would like to support us in reaching our Uncorked goal, we would love to have you donate here: https://familybuildingblocks.org/donate
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Main Office: 2425 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR
97305
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |