First ‘Dogtown USA Canicross Dog & Jog’ event coming to Fairgrounds, to benefit BBBSCO
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…
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Assistance League of Bend’s ‘Operation School Bell’ clothing 700 more kids
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…
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Assistance League of Bend providing new clothing to over 700 C.O. students
Through their Operation School Bell® program, Assistance League of Bend is providing new clothing to over 700 students in kindergarten through…
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Assistance League of Bend gives out free gloves, hats for kids
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.…
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Central Oregon winters are cold, and in order to help kids stay warm, Assistance League of Bend will be providing free hats and gloves to 400…
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Assistance League of Bend’s ‘Secret Santas’ provide holiday gifts to low-income seniors
Perhaps no one outgrows “stockings hung by the chimney with care” and “visions of sugar-plums dancing in their heads.” Assistance League® of…
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Big Brother Big Sisters of Central Oregon seeks more Redmond mentors
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is seeking adult mentors for 13 youth in…
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Ken Wilhelm to step down next July after 37 years with the United Way of C.O., 33 as its leader
After 37 years of service for the United Way, the last 33 as executive director for the United Way of Central Oregon, Ken Wilhelm has announced his…
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Assistance League of Bend wraps up holiday décor sale
The Friday and Saturday event by our 21 Cares for Kids partner raised over $3,500 for Operation School…
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Assistance League of Bend Holiday Décor Sale has all you need to deck the halls
Assistance League of Bend is having a spectacular holiday sale on Friday and…
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Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades receives $12K from United Way of C. Oregon
Volunteers in Medicine has received a grant of $12,000 from United Way of Central Oregon to help patients receive primary and specialty medical care,…
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United Way of Central Oregon elects two new board members
United Way of Central Oregon recently elected two members to its Board of Directors. Eli Ashley is returning to serve a third term after a hiatus…
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United Way of C. Oregon distributes $35,000 in grants to Crook, Jefferson, Warm Springs nonprofits
Six nonprofits that serve Crook and Jefferson counties, as well as the lands of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, have been collectively…
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Assistance League of Bend’s ‘Operation School Bell’ helping families in need
Operation School Bell, a program of the Assistance League of Bend, a 21 Cares for Kids partner is providing Central Oregon students and families in…
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Healthy Beginnings to offer free screenings to all, birth to 5, on Oct. 15
Are you wondering if your child’s development is on track? Do they have any issues with their vision or hearing? Research shows that health and…
Continue Reading Assistance League of Bend providing new clothes to over 2,000 C.O. students
Through their Operation School Bell® program, Assistance League of Bend is providing new clothing to over 2,000 students in kindergarten through…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon needs volunteer mentors in Redmond
Fifteen kids need mentors to spend a few hours a week with them. It’s not a monetary commitment, but volunteers should stay in the program at least…
Continue Reading United Way of Central Oregon awards $245,000 to local, regional nonprofits
A total of 31 Central Oregon nonprofits have been collectively awarded $245,000 from United Way of Central Oregon as part of the organization’s…
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Oregon High Desert Classics horse-rider event returns to Bend
Horses and riders are back in action at the Oregon High Desert Classics at Jar Bar J Ranch, a major fundraiser for the youth…
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Assistance League of Bend begins free book giveaway for kids
The Assistance League of Bend, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, began giving away 1,200 free books to area youngsters on Monday. More information:…
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