21 Cares for Kids Archives

First Canicross Dog and Jog held; fun new way to exercise with your dog

May 28, 2022 6:27 pm Kelsey McGee

A new way to have fun with your dog and get some exercise at the same time is never a bad thing. The first-ever Dogtown USA Canicross Dog and Jog…

Run for fun with your pooch at Saturday’s inaugural Dogtown USA Canicross Dog & Jog

May 25, 2022 8:55 pm KTVZ News Team

Like to run with your dog? Saturday is the first annual Dogtown USA Canicross Dog & Jog at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, to benefit Big…

Friends of the Children C. Oregon receives $10K matching gift in support of summer enrichment program

May 24, 2022 2:25 pm KTVZ News Sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Friends of the Children-Central Oregon is thrilled to announce it has received a $10,000 matching gift from Stacey and John…

Assistance League giving books to children at Redmond HS pop-up event

April 28, 2022 12:57 pm KTVZ News Sources

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Assistance League of Bend will be providing free books to children at a pop-up event on Thursday, May 5, at Redmond High…

Mid Oregon Credit Union members raise $3,500 for Healthy Beginnings

April 26, 2022 2:05 pm KTVZ News Sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union’s 18th Annual “Adopt-A-Bear” fundraiser raised almost $3,500 for Healthy Beginnings to fund free…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon needs mentors

April 19, 2022 6:17 pm KTVZ News Team

“Bigs” help kids throughout Central Oregon. Learn more about our 21 Cares for Kids partner at…

Assistance League of Bend’s Cinderella’s Closet provides teens with prom dresses

April 7, 2022 4:19 pm KTVZ News Sources

Formal dresses can be prohibitively expensive for local teens hoping to experience their high school proms. But did you know that there is a boutique…

J Bar J conducting survey in effort to better serve homeless youth

April 1, 2022 7:11 pm KTVZ News Team

J Bar J Youth Services is conducting a survey to identify any gaps in serving homeless youth in Central…

Mid Oregon Credit Union ‘Adopt-A-Bear’ fundraiser returns, supporting Healthy Beginnings

March 29, 2022 1:56 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union is gearing up for its 18th annual “Adopt-A-Bear” fundraiser April 1-17 in support of Healthy…

Assistance League of Bend provides clothing bundles for children entering foster care

March 24, 2022 9:41 am KTVZ News Sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Children entering the foster care system are often taken from their homes very quickly with little time to gather their…

Assistance League of Bend plans children’s book giveaway in Sunriver

March 19, 2022 10:56 am KTVZ News Sources

The Assistance League of Bend will be providing free books to children at a pop-up event on Monday in Sunriver.…

Assistance League of Bend giving books to kids at Tower Theatre movie screening

March 9, 2022 10:18 am KTVZ News Sources

The Assistance League of Bend will be providing free books to children who attend the Tower Theatre’s free screening of the film How to Train Your…

First ‘Dogtown USA Canicross Dog & Jog’ event coming to Fairgrounds, to benefit BBBSCO

March 8, 2022 2:08 pm KTVZ News Sources

Bend is known as one of the most dog friendly places in America – and it just got even friendlier. Alpine Outfitters and Oregon Trail of Dreams…

Assistance League of Bend’s ‘Operation School Bell’ clothing 700 more kids

February 24, 2022 11:40 pm KTVZ - News Team

The Assistance League of Bend, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is hosting more ‘Operation School Bell’ pop-up events for hundreds of local kids to get…

Assistance League of Bend providing new clothing to over 700 C.O. students

February 22, 2022 2:07 pm KTVZ News Sources

Through their Operation School Bell® program, Assistance League of Bend is providing new clothing to over 700 students in kindergarten through…

Assistance League of Bend gives out free gloves, hats for kids

January 20, 2022 7:11 pm KTVZ - News Team

The Assistance League of Bend gave out free hats and gloves for youngsters Thursday at a NeighborImpact Mobile Food Bank stop at Redmond High School.…