From the President

Leslie Dinsdale, Outgoing Board President 

As a third generation Salem resident, I have seen this great community grow and change over the years. I have personally been involved with many nonprofits, as my brothers and I were raised by parents who showed us by example the importance of giving back. So when I was asked to join the Family Building Blocks Board six years ago, I was both flattered and excited. My last two years as Board President have been extremely rewarding. I am always proud to represent FBB.

I have never experienced a Board like this one -- hard-working, respected members of our community who don’t just show up for meetings. They take their responsibility seriously and serve as FBB ambassadors daily. Our staff is unmatched in their passion for our mission of “keeping children safe and families together”. Our volunteers are relentless in their commitment to our program and will do anything (just ask Heather Mains)! And you, our greater Salem area community, are our lifeblood -- your support has been unwavering in good economic times and not so good.

This summer we are rolling out a new program, Early Head Start, which will serve 60 additional children and their families. 2010 promises to be another exciting year at FBB!

Welcome New Board Members!

Sarah Westfall

Community Service

“FBB touches so many parents and children - making a long-lasting, positive impact on their lives. I hope that I am able to help FBB continue to achieve such great outcomes.”

Todd Holcomb

President,
Capitol City Glass

“As a father, I try to show my boys the positive effects of ‘giving back.’ I feel honored to be a part of something so meaningful and rewarding. I am blessed with a loving family, and this will be another chance to help others experience these same feelings.”

Jason Beyrouty

AKT Benefit Advisor

“I’m honored to be part of an organization that works so hard to preserve what is important: FAMILY. I want to help continue to keep FBB’s family success stories coming.”