Family Access Network receives $18,500 grant from United Way of Central Oregon
The Family Access Network has received a grant of $18,500 from United Way of Central Oregon to support FAN advocate services in Crook, Deschutes,…
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Assistance League of Bend’s ‘Secret Santa Squad’ delivers presents for C.O. seniors
The Assistance League of Bend’s ‘Secret Santa Squad’ hit the streets on Thursday, delivering 100s of donated presents to seniors at facilities around…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of C.O. aims to spread holiday joy, match 20 kids (Littles) with mentors (Bigs) this month
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is working to make the holidays brighter for youth.…
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1,700 C.O. kids get clothes through Operation School Bell
The Assistance League of Bend’s Operation School Bell provided clothes to more than 1,700 kids this fall. They’re a 21 Cares for Kids…
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United Way of Central Oregon awards $225K in Community Impact grants to 22 area nonprofits
United Way of Central Oregon announced on Wednesday $225,000 in Community Impact investments to 22 nonprofits serving Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson…
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Assistance League of Bend to provide free hats at Heaven Can Wait Walk/Run in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Assistance League of Bend will have a booth at the 23rd anniversary of the Heaven Can Wait 5K Walk/ Run in Redmond. They will…
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Assistance League of Bend’s ‘Operation School Bell’ providing new clothing to over 2,000 students
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Through their Operation School Bell® program, Assistance League of Bend is providing new clothing to over 2,000 students in…
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Assistance League of Bend provides homecoming dresses through Cinderella’s Closet
High school girls are invited to check out the wide selection of new and gently used long and short dresses at Cinderella’s Closet. Hundreds of…
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Assistance League of Bend to provide new books to children
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Assistance League of Bend will be providing over 800 free Scholastic books to children at the Family Movie Night event at…
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Friends of the Children Central Oregon receives $1.4 million, part of philanthropist’s $44 million gift to mentor group
Friends of the Children – Central Oregon announced Thursday that the organization HAS received $1.4 million as part of a $44 million gift to the…
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United Way of Central Oregon leader Ken Wilhelm retiring; Whitney Swander named interim director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — United Way of Central Oregon Executive Director Ken Wilhelm is retiring after 34 years of service to the region. Whitney…
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First Canicross Dog and Jog held; fun new way to exercise with your dog
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…
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Run for fun with your pooch at Saturday’s inaugural Dogtown USA Canicross Dog & Jog
Like to run with your dog? Saturday is the first annual Dogtown USA Canicross Dog & Jog at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, to benefit Big…
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Friends of the Children C. Oregon receives $10K matching gift in support of summer enrichment program
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…
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Assistance League giving books to children at Redmond HS pop-up event
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…
Continue ReadingMid Oregon Credit Union members raise $3,500 for Healthy Beginnings
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union’s 18th Annual “Adopt-A-Bear” fundraiser raised almost $3,500 for Healthy Beginnings to fund free…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon needs mentors
“Bigs” help kids throughout Central Oregon. Learn more about our 21 Cares for Kids partner at…
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Assistance League of Bend’s Cinderella’s Closet provides teens with prom dresses
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…
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J Bar J conducting survey in effort to better serve homeless youth
J Bar J Youth Services is conducting a survey to identify any gaps in serving homeless youth in Central…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union ‘Adopt-A-Bear’ fundraiser returns, supporting Healthy Beginnings
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…
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