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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Redmond Kiwanis gives $10,000 to Friends of the Children for ranch’s fire sprinklers
The Redmond Kiwanis Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to Friends of the Children Central Oregon to help fund a $23,000 fire sprinkler system at…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union’s ‘Adopt-a-Bear’ effort raises over $6,100 for Healthy Beginnings
Mid Oregon Credit Union’s Adopt-A-Bear Fundraiser raised more than $6,100 for Healthy Beginnings’ free health and development screenings for…
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Les Schwab’s granddaughter gives $6 million donation to Friends of the Children
The national organization Friends of the Children announced Monday that they received a two-year, $6 million matching gift from Bellevue,…
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Assistance League of Bend provides clothes for kids
The Assistance League of Bend, a “21 Cares for Kids” partner, is given names from the Family Access Network advocates. Students K-12 then get a $50…
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Friends of the Children Central Oregon names new executive director
Friends of the Children Central Oregon is excited to announce that Rachel Cardwell has been named the new executive director of Friends of the…
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Karaka Leslie named to Healthy Beginnings board
Healthy Beginnings welcomes Karaka Leslie as their newest board member!…
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Assistance League of Bend to provide new clothing to 1,200 more students
Through their Operation School Bell® program, Assistance League of Bend is providing new clothing to 1,200 students in kindergarten through grade…
Continue Reading United Way of Central Oregon seeks grant proposals from nonprofits
Through grants, our local United Way of Central Oregon is working to ensure all community members are cared for by directing efforts and resources…
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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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Through their Operation School Bell® program, the Assistance League of Bend is providing new clothing this month to 1,200 students in kindergarten…
Continue Reading 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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