Castles & Bears Inc. keeps children in high-quality early childhood education — providing the tuition assistance and community support that help families stay together, stay stable, and thrive.
Castles & Bears Inc. supports families in early education communities. When a family faces financial hardship — job loss, medical crisis, unexpected expense — we step in so their child doesn't lose their place in the classroom.
Early childhood education is one of the most important investments in a child's life. The relationships formed, the routines established, and the learning that happens in those first five years shapes everything that follows. We protect that.
We're also growing beyond financial assistance. We believe community is just as powerful as a grant. We host family events, create parent connection circles, and build the kind of neighborhood network that helps everyone — not just through the crisis, but beyond it.
"A community where every child has access to early education, and every family feels supported, connected, and empowered."
We provide direct financial support so children can remain enrolled in early childhood education at Joyful Noise during times of family hardship — job loss, medical crisis, or unexpected circumstance.
We host gatherings where parents and children connect, build friendships, and find the kind of belonging that makes a neighborhood feel like home.
Structured opportunities for parents to meet, share experiences, and build lasting relationships beyond the classroom — because parenting is better together.
Saturday, May 30th · 10am – 1pm
Creston Park, Portland OR
Join us for a summer picnic packed with family fun! Live entertainment with Red Yarn, kids activities, food and drinks with donation, and a raffle with amazing prizes.
Sponsorships available — individual or company sponsors welcome!
Whether you give, volunteer, partner, or just show up — you belong here.
Every dollar keeps a child enrolled and a family supported. Give via PayPal or Venmo — it takes under 60 seconds.
Give now →Help at events, support outreach, or share your professional skills. Volunteers are the heartbeat of everything we do.
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Whether you want to give, volunteer, partner, or apply — we'd love to hear from you.
