April is Blue Ribbon Month

The Blue Ribbon campaign began in 1989 as one woman's tribute to her grandson. She tied a blue ribbon on her car antenna to symbolize his bruises, after he died at the hands of his mother's abusive partner. KIDS Center brought the campaign to Central Oregon in 1997 to raise awareness of the epidemic of child abuse in our community. In addition to awareness, the Blue Ribbon Campaign also focuses on educating individuals and groups on how to better protect children in their lives, and in our community from child abuse. 
Almost 50,000 blue ribbons along with educational materials will be distributed throughout the community in April. People are encouraged to wear a blue ribbon to show support for the awareness and prevention of child abuse.
2013 Blue Ribbon Newsletter - Click here to view
2013 Blue Ribbon Opening Ceremony - Click here for details
How you can get involved! |
Thank you to our 2013 Sponsors! |
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Educate Yourself Sign a prevention pledge (Complete a pledge) |
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Provide information on Child Abuse Prevention Blue Ribbons |
Blue Ribbon Sponsor |
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Raise money Attend one of our Blue Ribbon event |
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Decorate a blue ribbon tree (Complete Blue Ribbon Tree Registry) To print these opportunities click here |
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Advertisement Sponsors Dutch Bros. CoffeeEast Cascade Women's GroupEvergreen Home LoansLumbermans Insurance |
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Inkind Donations provided byThe BulletinIDA's CupcakesCash and CarryStrictly Organic Coffee |
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