Thank you for making our 6th Annual Fun Friday events a record-breaking series!

2026 Fun Fridays By the Numbers

Attendance

Hallman-Washington: 1,200 participants

Highland: 600 participants

Kennedy-Cummings: 700 participants

Resource Partners

72 resource organizations, agencies, and other partners represented throughout the 3 events

Other

367 Anonymous Family & Resident Need Surveys Completed

Over 3,000 meals, 1,600 popsicles, 2,500 bottles of water, and 1,600 capris suns provided

3 community raffles & 3 children’s raffles that gave out 87 gifts for kids and $5,500 in gift cards for adults and children

142 local community and neighborhood volunteers participated

Click here to read more and hear from resource partners what they thought about the 2026 Fun Fridays!

Here are some ways to be involved with other upcoming NFC events:

SPONSOR

We have multiple opportunities at different giving levels! Be a part of building community resilience by financially supporting local Neighborhood Family Council events, including the Fun Fridays!

Download 2026 Sponsorship Packet

IN-KIND DONATIONS

We welcome in-kind donations! Here are examples of how your business or organization can help:

Bottled water, food, plates, cups, napkins, and utensils
Tents, tables, and chairs
Printing services
Raffle prizes or giveaway items
Face painting, balloon twisting, and other kid-friendly entertainers or activities
Handwashing stations

Thank You Again to our 2026 Fun Fridays Sponsors!

VOLUNTEER

The Fun Fridays are a great opportunity for both individuals or groups to serve their community! Many hands are needed to help with set-up, overseeing family-centered activities, serving food, clean-up, and more. We can provide letters of recommendation or signed volunteer hour logs for those who need to give their time for school or work requirements.

Community Visionaries

Block Champion

Neighborhood Allies

RESOURCE TABLE

Open to nonprofits, human service organizations, or government agencies that are based in Salem or Keizer only. We highly encourage including a kids/family-friendly activity!

Deadline to sign up to host a table is 7/3/26. If you are contacting us after this date, please email Darian Owens at darian.owens@cbelsalem.org.