Big Brothers Big Sisters: 63 Central Oregon boys are waiting for a mentor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon urgently seeks caring male mentors to make a life-changing impact on local youth.…
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds beds for kids in need – and it’s seeking help with bedding
(Updated: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we enter the holiday season, consider helping a Central Oregon child sleep better in their own bed,…
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Assistance League of Bend’s Operation School Bell is back, so kids in need can shop for great new clothes
The Assistance League of Bend, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is back with Operation School Bell, which works with the Family Access Network and…
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace holds busy, successful ‘bed build’ in Bend
Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a NewsChannel 21 Cares for Kids partner, had a very successful ‘bed build’ this weekend in Bend, as 125 volunteers assembled…
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Volunteers sought by Sleep in Heavenly Peace for Sept. 14 Bend bed build to help kids
Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is seeking volunteers for a Saturday, Sept. 14 bed build as part of a nationwide effort called…
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‘Best thing in the world!’ Little Sister says of her ‘Big’; Big Brothers Big Sisters of C.O. urgently seeking more mentors
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon said recently it is urgently seeking caring and dedicated adults to become mentors for the 109 children…
Continue Reading Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon awarded $285,000 grant from the Marie Lamfrom Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is proud to announce that they have been…
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Teamwork makes the dream work: Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Oregon Ducks football build 200 beds for kids in need
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — It was a packed house at Autzen Stadium on Saturday as 35 volunteers with the nonprofit Sleep In Heavenly Peace in Bend made…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon honored as Small-Mid Agency of the Year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is proud to announce that it has been awarded…
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Community Conversations: Upcoming bed build by Sleep In Heavenly Peace supports C.O. children in need
For Monday’s Community Conversations, Lynsey Harris is joined by Sleep In Heavenly Peace Bend Chapter President Joseph Myers to talk about their…
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Assistance League of Bend holding its first ‘Bling It On’ shopping fundraiser
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Assistance League of Bend is holding their first “Bling it On” shopping fundraiser to help support Operation School Bell®…
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Every Child Central Oregon sees growing need for foster parents as children await stable homes
According to the Oregon Department of Human Services, here in Central Oregon, there are 173 resource families, otherwise known as foster families,…
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Every Child Central Oregon announces partnership with Deschutes Children’s Foundation
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every Child Central Oregon is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Deschutes Children’s Foundation, a renowned…
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Healing Reins receives $6,000 grant from Home Depot Foundation for new office space flooring
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Healing Reins Equine Assisted Therapy says it just received a $6,000 grant from the Home Depot Foundation, going toward flooring…
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Every Child Central Oregon celebrates ‘Cheers to the Year’ event, honors foster families, caseworkers and partners
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every Child Central Oregon, the Redmond-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that fights relentlessly for the well-being of Central…
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In honor of a fallen C.O. veteran, Bend volunteers with Sleep in Heavenly Peace build more than 130 beds for kids in need
The parking lot of Bend’s Home Depot was rocking on Saturday as volunteers with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, many of whom veterans, built more than 130…
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Luau-themed fun for great cause at Big Brothers Big Sisters of C. Oregon’s 23rd annual Bowl for Kids Sake
There were even Hawaiian dancers at Sun Mountain Fun Center for Thursday night’s luau-themed 23rd annual Bowl for Kids Sake, to benefit Big Brothers…
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This weekend’s Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed-build in Bend to honor fallen airman; bedding donations sought
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Home Depot store may be busier than usual this Saturday, when hundreds of volunteers gather to…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon holds 23rd annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser
Our Lee Anderson is on hand once again as emcee Thursday evening for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon’s 23rd annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake…
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Every Child Central Oregon receives three-year, $150,000 grant from The Ford Family Foundation
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every Child Central Oregon, the Redmond-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that fights relentlessly for the well-being of Central…
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