Labor Day Planning CommitteeJulie Struck, Debbie Bostwick, Susie Scott, Bruce Scott, Susie Webber, Aimee Betrozoff, Lisa Olsen, Alyssa Olsen, Sarah Sheary, Bryan Morley, Jenny Penoyar, Luke Stigall and Zoe Sowa  From left to right: Debbie Bostwick, Zoe Sowa and Julie Struck. Three of the Labor Day Planning Committee members. Surviving and Thriving in a Changing World. That is what the Labor Day Committee does for our community. They build resiliency. Resiliency is the sustained ability of a community to use its resources to respond to, withstand, and recover from adverse situations. This allows the adaption and growth of a community after disaster strikes. The Labor Day Committee continues to build resiliency in our community. They do this by providing local knowledge and understanding of the culture which is specific to our county. Creating a community network and building relationships, listening, and providing resources that would not otherwise be provided. It should be mentioned that these community members do this while they face the same obstacles that the community faces. These Resiliency ROCKSTARS continue to give their time and efforts to support the needs of others. This is done by many volunteers that help run events and oversee the operations of the events. Remember the Grand Parade, Kids Parade, Pole Walk, Fireworks, and Kids races? Not to mention other events like the softball tournament each year that the teams pay to compete in and monies generated are donated to a need in the community--some donations have been to expenses involved in accidents or dealing with major illnesses associated with large medical expenses. These events and more are provided by The Labor Day Committee and its volunteers. It should be mentioned that in the last couple of years they have also added the Color Run and Kid’s movie night. All of these events are free to the public, provide a network, and give opportunities for growth and connection. It would seem that during the last 18 months of the pandemic this community of volunteers and helpers have invested their time and efforts in a way that made a difference for others and continue to do so. We are proud to award the Labor Day Planning Committee with the October 2021 Resiliency Rockstar award! Written by: Angela Listy, Community Integrated Health Services Do you know a person or organization who is doing ROCKSTAR work to build resiliency in our community? Nominate them today!
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All artwork was displayed at Alder & Co for about two weeks, where community members could see the art in person before voting online for their favorite piece. Voting took place May 17th - 20th via R2R's Facebook page. Community members were asked to "like" to picture they felt meant the theme the best. The picture with the most likes won.
We want to thank school and ESD 113 True North staff, Alder & Co, Teen Advocacy Coalition and multiple community partners and individuals who made this contest possible for our students. Thank you for joining us in our mission to build resilient youth and healthy, empowered communities!
We couldn't end the school year without awarding this amazing group of individuals with the very well deserved Resiliency Rockstar award.
Congratulations to the
South Bend Early Learning Center
R2R June Resiliency Rockstar
And we are not the only ones who think they are AMAZING
Alyssa Olsen: "The South Bend Early Learning Center is a true blessing to this community and to my family. When I take a moment to think about the supports that help our family function, the ELC is hands down the cog that helps us turn. The phrase "It takes a village to raise a child" is what comes to mind every day that I step foot into the "crayon building". Every single employee at the ELC has helped my family in one way, shape, or form. So many teachers and paras have loved on our oldest daughter for over 3 years. These individuals have helped our family shape her into a compassionate and kind girl...the sassiness she gets from her mom though. When you lean on and count on a group of women, the way that we have, they become family. Through the pandemic, Charlotte's education and childcare was the one area that I never had to stress over, and I am outwardly a high stress mom.
The ELC ensured that all of their kids still took part in fun activities through the pandemic, while the rest of the adult-world felt like it was in shambles. Students still got to see Santa, they have enjoyed story time with hot cocoa and Teddy Grahams, and have brought home bubbles, playdough, and other fun supplies to keep the hands on learning intact at the same time as social distancing.
Mackenzie had never ceased to have a smile on when I walk-in. The teachers continue planning fun like nothing has happened. Barbe has even made wearing masks fun by dedicating her time and skills to making every child colorful masks. Mrs. Nelson busts a dance move through her office window with Charlotte even after a ridiculous amount of hours of work. Christina makes sure that kids get food while it's hot, complete with a treat, every single day. Teacher Shell takes notice of all of Charlotte's ridiculous...I mean adorable accessories. The support staff gets excited to see Charlotte whether it is in the middle of the grocery store or at a basketball game. Some even go to t ball games...and those gestures have made all the difference. As a mom, I am indebted to them because of their passion for loving kids. I admire you, am grateful for each of you, and love you all for who you are and what you do. Thank you. "
Are you crying? Because we are crying!
Allison Graves: "I wish my words could express enough how much the ELC means to me and my family. Truthfully, I don’t know where our family would be without them. From the moment we decided to enroll our son in their program over two years ago, they have shown our family nothing by kindness and grace. Equally as important, they showed our family compassion, flexibility and understanding as we fought for two years to keep our family whole. Still to this day, they continue to show the same amount of compassion and kindness, fueled with love and more patience than I will ever possess, to ensure our son always feels loved, understood, heard and valued. They took a little boy who had been through so much, and broke down the walls that allowed his bubbly, beautiful spirit to shine through. I vividly remember when he saw Teacher Laura at the Pacific County Fair two years ago at the Know & Grow booth. His eyes lit up and he ran to her with open arms, giving her the biggest hug. Fast forward, and the picture him and Teacher Allie drew together on their last day of preschool hangs on his bedroom wall. The ELC staff and teachers have never just been that – they have been his friends, mentors and role models that he looks forward to seeing each week.
When the pandemic hit, the ELC didn’t skip a beat. They began hosting virtual Zoom meetings just to allow the kids the opportunity to see their friends and teachers at least once a week. They kept childcare open for essential workers, and worked patiently and diligently with the kids to help them get used to wearing their masks. A job I could never do – keep 3 years old socially distanced with face masks on for 6—8 hours a day. Yet they did it every day with compassion and grace.
The ELC has been more than just a daycare and preschool for my family. They have been the glue that holds us together. They have been our ear when we need advice. Our champions when we need support. Our heart when we need compassion. They are more than just an Early Learning Center – they are a family. I am grateful for each and every person at the Early Learning Center, and I forever will be. Thank you isn’t enough – but thank you.
But wait! There's more!
Kathryn Staats: When I began my former job as a Family Resource Navigator at South Bend School District, the program was brand new and helped serve students K-12 in the school district. I had the privilege of getting to sit down with some of the Home Visitors at the ELC and talk to them about the program that they had already been running for years to help serve the students and their families enrolled in their programs. Listening to all the resources that the ELC provides for their families was unbelievable. They were determined to make their families feel supported, and like the ELC was another home for them. They help families get food and housing assistance, connect them to resources around the community, and provide support to families in numerous other ways. This program is only a fraction of the services and supports that the ELC deliver to families.
Thank you to the entire ELC staff!
You are all true ROCKSTARS
Do you know someone in the community doing ROCKSTAR work to build resiliency within our youth and community? Nominate them today!
We are proud to present Larry Bale with the
May 2021 Resiliency Rockstar award!
"Larry Bale is an amazing member of our community. For those of you who don’t know, Larry spends his limited spare time attending local games and community events," said Kathryn Staats, R2R Chair.
Larry does all of this out of the kindness of his heart, sometimes even going to more than one game a night around the community. Larry attends a multitude of events around our community, including but not limited to: Graduations, Youth Sports, Drama Plays, Labor Day Parade, the Cheerleading Fair Performance, and sporting events. He’s captured players last times in their school uniform, students saying goodbye to their classmates, and even students being crowned for homecoming.
Speaking as a coach, a sibling to high schoolers, and a former athlete, having Larry capture these moments is a level of gratitude I cannot put into words. Larry is so humble, kind, and never asks for anything in return for capturing influential moments in youths lives. He is extremely deserving of this months Resiliency Rockstar Award. "
Larry does all of this out of the kindness of his heart, sometimes even going to more than one game a night around the community. Larry attends a multitude of events around our community, including but not limited to: Graduations, Youth Sports, Drama Plays, Labor Day Parade, the Cheerleading Fair Performance, and sporting events. He’s captured players last times in their school uniform, students saying goodbye to their classmates, and even students being crowned for homecoming.
Speaking as a coach, a sibling to high schoolers, and a former athlete, having Larry capture these moments is a level of gratitude I cannot put into words. Larry is so humble, kind, and never asks for anything in return for capturing influential moments in youths lives. He is extremely deserving of this months Resiliency Rockstar Award. "
Thank you, Larry, for all you are doing to build resiliency within our youth, families and community!
Do you know someone in the community who is doing ROCKSTAR work to build a resilient, empowered community?
Nominate them today!
We asked, and our community answered....
The April 2021 Resiliency Rockstar award goes to Trish Bisbee!
On March 8th 2021, we reached out to our community for help...
"Help us recognize the ROCKSTARS in our community by nominating a community member or organization. Our little home wouldn't be the same without them, and we cannot recognize them without YOU!"
And our community answered!
"Trish Bisbe. She is and inspiration. Today I saw her with a good 20 bags of garbage that she picked up and cleaned off the sides of the road. She has done this for at least 2 years that I have witnessed. Our ditches and embankments look a lot better." - V.K
"The one person that that deserves this and much more like woman of the year would be Trish Bisbee. She has done so much for both our little towns and schools. I have seen first hand through schools and towns how much she has done. From paying kids to cleans both towns up out of her own pocket, paying for teem lunches when not a kid in school and picking up garbage on highways and pulling weeds down town Raymond and the list goes on. She is a real big asset to both our communities." - M.B.H
"Trish is an amazing pillar of our community. Trish does everything from picking up trash around town to donating funds to school programs and youth-based events. She has always supported the local area in more ways than I can count and never asks for recognition, credit, or anything in return. She is an amazing human being, I am so thankful to have her as a role model in our community." - Kathryn Staats, R2R Chair
"Mrs. Trish is a kind caring person that gives back to the community in many ways. She donates time and funds for needs in all three schools and various foundations and groups within our community and never wants any recognition. Her latest mission is to clean up Pacific County. You will see Trish out and about on the trail and highway picking up truck loads of trash. We are lucky to have someone as giving as Mrs. Trish in our community." - Zoe Sowa, R2R Treasurer
We are beyond excited to award Trish with the April 2021 Resiliency Rockstar.
Thank you, Trish!
Do you know someone in the community who is doing ROCKSTAR work to build a resilient, empowered community? Nominate them today!
Road 2 Resiliency (R2R) is proud to partner with Teen Advocacy Coalition (TAC) to bring a Safe and Sober Art Contest to all 7th – 12th grade students attending South Bend, Raymond, Naselle and Willapa Valley Schools.
Students can register FREE by clicking on the link below, no later than April 11th at 11:59pm.
Deadline for submissions - May 14th at 11:59pm
Contest Details & Rules
- Art supplies will be provided to all registered students at no cost.
- Drawings must illustrate, emphasize and interpret the theme of a “clean, safe and sober” lifestyle.
- Students are encouraged to incorporate their hometown, culture and values to help convey their message..
- Must be 2-dimensional, original work.
- Submissions will be judged by the public on May 17th – May 20th
- Winner’s artwork will be featured in the local paper, displayed at local schools & printed on R2R prevention material.
- All participants will receive a Resiliency Rockstar award, candy bar, and entered to win a gift card to a local small business
- All submissions must be turned in no later than 3:30pm on Friday, May 14th.
How do I submit my artwork?
Submission can be emailed to Allison Graves, no later than May 14th, at road2resiliency@gmail.com
Submissions may also be turned in at your local school to one of the following ladies
- Alyssa Olsen or Kathryn Staats - South Bend
- Liliana Ayala-Silva - Raymond
- Nichole Page - Willapa Valley
- Front Office - Naselle
What if I have questions?
Questions can be emailed to Allison Graves at road2resiliency.com. You can also contact Allison via text or call at (971) -606-0608
Good Luck!
-R2R
March 1, 2021
Road 2 Resiliency is proud to award Carl and Teresa Ariss with the March 2021 Resiliency Rockstar award.
For over 20-years, Carl and Teresa Ariss have donated their time and energy to fix and hang up holiday lights around our little town - providing hope and warmth to all who live in or visit the place we call home. When the lights began to reach their last year in service, the Ariss' reached out to our community for help.
"When I first put it out to the community that we were going to take them down early because of the weather and informed the community that they needed to be replaced, they said "sounds like we need a go fund me account to raise the money." -Teresa
Despite the costs of replacing the lights, our community banded together to keep the tradition alive - raising over $13,000.
| "After researching the cost I thought for sure there would be no way that we would ever be able to reach that goal," said Teresa. "Then after starting the FB fundraiser and opening an account at the credit union the money started coming in. At first I thought we would start with 1/2. Then, the next thing I did was sent letters to the businesses. Before I knew it we had enough for 3/4 and then shortly after that and some negotiation with the vendor we had enough for all the lights." |  |
These lights are more than just décor for the holiday season - these lights represent our community's strength, determination and commitment to one another. They serve as a beacon of hope during winter nights to those who may need just a little more love in their day. They put a smile on the faces of our first responders working the night shift. They warm up the hearts of our youth and families as they pass by. They provide hope.
."I never dreamed we would raise that kind of money in just a short time. This whole thing never would have happened without the help and support of the community and businesses who decided to trust me and donate to the fundraiser. We are very grateful for all the help and support to see this through." -Teresa
Thank you Carl and Teresa!
Do you know someone in the community doing ROCKSTAR work? Nominate them today.
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