21 Cares for Kids Archives

Assistance League of Bend handing out gloves, hats to kids

November 16, 2020 5:59 pm KTVZ News Team

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…

‘Comedy for Kids’ Sake’ moves online; auction bidding deadline at hand

October 29, 2020 8:53 pm KTVZ News Team

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 -…

Ben & Jerry’s scoops up a Big Brothers Big Sisters of C.O. fundraiser

October 20, 2020 4:57 pm KTVZ News Team

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…

Assistance League of Bend’s ‘Operation School Bell’ adjusts to the times

October 20, 2020 4:46 pm KTVZ News Team

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…

United Way of Central Oregon kicks off annual fundraising campaign

September 23, 2020 9:44 pm KTVZ News Sources

United Way of Central Oregon officially kicked off its annual community fundraising campaign on Thursday.…

Friends of the Children ‘Friendraiser’ begins Thursday

September 16, 2020 5:33 pm KTVZ News Team

Friends of the Children Central Oregon begin their annual “Friendraiser” event Thursday. This year’s event will be virtual and include a special…

There’s still time to buy a Great Drake Park Duck Race ticket

September 9, 2020 12:32 am KTVZ News Team

The Great Drake Park Duck Race is still taking place this Sunday.…

United Way of C.O. provides $100K to help fund school-aged child care initiative

September 3, 2020 9:33 pm KTVZ News Sources

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…

United Way of C.O. awards $160K to 26 nonprofits for COVID-19 relief

August 7, 2020 3:49 pm KTVZ News Sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – United Way of Central Oregon has awarded $160,000 from its COVID-19 Recovery & Resilience Fund to 26 local and regional…

Bend Macy’s donates 150 dresses to Cinderella’s Closet

August 1, 2020 10:57 pm KTVZ News Team

The Bend Macy’s and the Assistance League of Bend, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, teamed up Saturday to make some prom dreams come true, as the store…

United Way of Deschutes County’s new name: United Way of Central Oregon

July 21, 2020 4:36 pm KTVZ News Sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What’s in a name? For our local United Way, the answer is: a lot. The nonprofit, a “21 Cares for Kids” partner, recently changed…

100% graduation for C.O. HS seniors taking part in Big Brothers Big Sisters

June 9, 2020 6:38 pm KTVZ News Team

All high school seniors participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon are graduating this year. Some of these graduates have overcome…

C.O. HS seniors with Big Brother or Big Sister all graduating on time

June 8, 2020 11:49 pm KTVZ News Sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This year, 100% of the high school seniors in Central Oregon with a Big Brother or Big Sister are graduating from high…

United Way hiring for new role: TRACEs movement director

May 15, 2020 8:42 pm KTVZ News Sources

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Recruitment has opened for the position of TRACEs director. TRACEs is a region-wide partnership in Central Oregon tackling the…

United Way aids three more C.O. nonprofits for COVID-19 emergency response

May 5, 2020 12:13 am KTVZ News Sources

Our local United Way in Central Oregon has funded three more agencies that are providing essential services and meeting emergency needs for members…

United Way of Deschutes County awards grants for COVID-19 response

April 21, 2020 8:19 pm Rhea Panela

On Tuesday, United Way of Deschutes County, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, said it’s given $97,000 to nonprofit agencies helping out people hardest hit…