BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Assistance League of Bend is holding their first “Bling it On” shopping fundraiser to help support Operation School Bell® program, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at North Rim Lodge, 1500 NW Wild Rye Circle in Bend. Shop from a wide selection of gently used jewelry, scarves, and handbags, including
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According to the Oregon Department of Human Services, here in Central Oregon, there are 173 resource families, otherwise known as foster families, and 300 children in their care.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every Child Central Oregon is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Deschutes Children’s Foundation, a renowned community organization dedicated to supporting children and families in Central Oregon. Through this collaboration, ECCO — a 501(c)3 nonprofit that fights relentlessly for the well-being of Central Oregon children and families impacted by foster
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Healing Reins Equine Assisted Therapy says it just received a $6,000 grant from the Home Depot Foundation, going toward flooring for office space in the covered arena that will be used for child counseling services. The Home Depot Foundation is dedicated to uplifting the communities of Central Oregon. Their latest grant of
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every Child Central Oregon, the Redmond-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that fights relentlessly for the well-being of Central Oregon children and families impacted by foster care, recently hosted its annual Cheers to the Year event, recognizing outstanding contributions within the region’s foster care community. The event took place on a beautiful weekend afternoon,
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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 beds for kids in need, to honor local 19-year-old veteran Trinity Reinhart, who tragically passed away last year. The more than 130 volunteers included the Bend chapter of Band
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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 Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a 21 Cares for Kids partner. We talked with some of the bowlers.
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Home Depot store may be busier than usual this Saturday, when hundreds of volunteers gather to build beds for children who don’t have their own. Home Depot is donating their parking lot, plus $12,000 in donated materials to build the beds. Albertson’s is providing lunches with
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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 fundraiser at Sun Mountain Fun Center. We’re happy the organization is a 21 Cares for Kids partner.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every Child Central Oregon, the Redmond-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that fights relentlessly for the well-being of Central Oregon children and families impacted by foster care, is thrilled to announce the receipt of a significant grant award totaling $150,000 from The Ford Family Foundation. This generous support will propel ECCO forward in its
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County high school students are invited to check out the wide selection of new and gently used long and short dresses at Cinderella’s Closet. Hundreds of dresses, as well as shoes, jewelry, purses, and other accessories are available to borrow at no cost for school dance events. Cinderella’s Closet was
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The Assistance League of Bend, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is wrapping up its 31st year of Operation School Bell, which provides new clothes to thousands of Central Oregon students.
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St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, which means people in Bend were getting a head start Saturday by enjoying the St. Patrick’s Day Dash and a wide variety of related Irish-themed activities in Bend’s Old Mill District.
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J Bar J Youth Services has opened a new youth shelter in Redmond that can house up to six people and is the only such facility for teens in the city.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Assistance League of Bend has announced their Dream Trip Raffle fundraiser to help support the Operation School Bell® program. Raffle tickets are $25 each and will be on sale March 1-April 15. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold and can be purchased online at AssistanceLeagueBend.org. One lucky winner will choose the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Aperion Management Group, a leading organization committed to making a positive impact in the community, is delighted to announce a generous donation of $7,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon as part of their annual holiday Pay It Forward campaign. This philanthropic initiative is a testament to Aperion Management
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is a community that comes together in support of worthy causes, and this year’s Thanksgiving morning race was a perfect example as Cascade Relays Foundation and FootZone raised $34,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend. Continuing the cherished tradition, families and friends from across Central Oregon gathered in
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is thrilled to announce a generous donation of $50,000 from Hayden Homes, a leading regional homebuilder committed to making a positive impact in the communities it serves. This transformative contribution will significantly enhance the organization’s ability to continue its mission of empowering and igniting
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – January is National Mentoring Month, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is proud to join the nationwide celebration to recognize the importance of mentorship and the positive impact it has on the lives of young individuals. National Mentoring Month is an annual campaign
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Wednesday evening, at Scalehouse in Bend, RJ Quiris, a former Little, hosted a special toy store for the current Littles of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBS). Big Brothers Big Sisters says this partnership aims to make the holiday season brighter for children in the program, fostering a sense of
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