J Bar J Youth Services sets April 8 job fair
J Bar J Youth Services will be holding an in-person job fair on Thursday, April 8th, seeking applicants for open positions in several of their…
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Assistance League of Bend’s Operation School Bell is back in action
Operation School Bell, a program of the Assistance League of Bend, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is providing vouchers for new clothes for 1,200…
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Assistance League of Bend providing new clothes to 1,200 students
Through their Operation School Bell® program, the Assistance League of Bend is providing new clothing this month to 1,200 students in kindergarten…
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United Way of Central Oregon reflects on historic 2020, broadens its scope
The year 2020 was a historic one, as it shone a spotlight on financial and racial inequalities in our region, in Oregon and across the nation.…
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Assistance League of Bend has alternative means of helping
The Assistance League of Bend, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is using different deliveries and pop-ups to provide help to needy kids and their…
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J Bar J Youth Services achieves national accreditation
J Bar J Youth Services, a nonprofit operating several programs helping youth and families in Central Oregon, has achieved national accreditation…
Continue Reading Assistance League of Bend provides shoes to 850 local students
The Assistance League of Bend is providing shoes to students in need in Deschutes County through their Operation School Bell® Program. …
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Friends of the Children Central Oregon receives $10,000 donation
Friends of the Children Central Oregon is pleased to announce a charitable contribution in the amount of $10,000 from partners Fortis Construction…
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Sandy Cassio named program director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of C.O.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is excited to welcome new Program Director Sandy…
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Kathleen Cody named new Healthy Beginnings executive director
High Desert Education Service District and the Healthy Beginnings board of directors announced this week that Kathleen Cody has accepted the…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of C.O. seeks volunteer mentors, hosts meetings
Each January, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon celebrates National Mentoring Month: a time to celebrate those who mentored us when we…
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Friends of the Children C.O. mentoring program kicks off fundraising to acquire ranch
Friends of the Children Central Oregon announced Thursday the kickoff of its capital campaign for The Ranch – a Sanctuary for Friends. The campaign…
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Assistance League of Bend handing out gloves, hats to kids
The Assistance League of Bend, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, has shifted its Operation School Bell program to provide clothing to children in need has…
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‘Comedy for Kids’ Sake’ moves online; auction bidding deadline at hand
The 23rd annual Comedy for Kids’ Sake benefit for 21 Cares for Kids partner Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is happening – where else -…
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Ben & Jerry’s scoops up a Big Brothers Big Sisters of C.O. fundraiser
Until 8 p.m. Tuesday, the Ben & Jerry’s in the Old Mill is giving a portion of its proceeds to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a “21…
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Assistance League of Bend’s ‘Operation School Bell’ adjusts to the times
The Assistance League of Bend, a “21 Cares for Kids” partner, is holding its annual Operation School Bell program to help outfit Central Oregon kids…
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United Way of Central Oregon kicks off annual fundraising campaign
United Way of Central Oregon officially kicked off its annual community fundraising campaign on Thursday.…
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Friends of the Children Central Oregon begin their annual “Friendraiser” event Thursday. This year’s event will be virtual and include a special…
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There’s still time to buy a Great Drake Park Duck Race ticket
The Great Drake Park Duck Race is still taking place this Sunday.…
Continue Reading United Way of C.O. provides $100K to help fund school-aged child care initiative
As part of its COVID-19 Recovery & Resilience efforts, United Way of Central Oregon is directing $100,000 to help alleviate the pressure felt by many…
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