United Way of Deschutes County holds gift card drive
To show their appreciation, United Way of Deschutes County, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, hosted a Valentine’s Day party and gift card drive Wednesday…
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Oregon WinterFest again benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon will again be the main beneficiary of the 2020 Oregon WinterFest next weekend and provides about 80…
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Donors help Friends of the Children get new SUV
Donations enabled Friends of the Children Central Oregon, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, to add a new SUV to its fleet Wednesday at Robberson…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks mentors in La Pine, Madras
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is asking the citizens of La Pine and Madras, this January, to make THE BIG…
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United Way of Deschutes County wraps up successful 2019
For United Way of Deschutes County, 2019 was a big year. The local nonprofit accomplished a couple of notable firsts, as well as continued its…
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New emergency warming shelter opens in Bend
Part of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office work-release center opened up to about 48 people on Tuesday as an emergency warming shelter during the…
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C.O. foster care project receives $300K grant
Central Oregon’s foster care system will receive a vital infusion of funds thanks to a $300,000 grant received Wednesday. The Ford Family…
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J Bar J expands educational services
New vocational tech building is…
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Running for pie and a cause in snowy Bend
A big crowd of runners and walkers braved the snowy cold on Thanksgiving morning for the annual I Like Pie…
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NeighborImpact seeks applicants for Sisters affordable homes
First Story, a local non-profit organization, is providing affordable homeownership opportunities in Sisters. Homes will be constructed in McKenzie…
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NeighborImpact urges you to cultivate change this #GivingTuesday
This Giving Tuesday, NeighborImpact is launching Sprout. Sprout is NeighborImpact’s campaign to cultivate change — literally. With Sprout, connect…
Continue Reading NeighborImpact distributes more shelter funding
Temperatures across Central Oregon are dipping low, for those experiencing homelessness. To help meet the crucial need for a safe, warm place to…
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Assistance League of Bend plans big fundraiser
The Assistance League of Bend, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, hosts its biggest fundraising event of the year Saturday…
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Healthy Beginnings celebrates community champions
Healthy Beginnings, a 21 Cares for Kids partner that provides free child health screenings, held its annual Breakfast of Champions on…
Continue ReadingBend bookstore, credit union give books to Head Start kids
This summer, Roundabout Books in Bend held a book drive in support of NeighborImpact Head Start. The drive secured 900 books for economically…
Continue Reading18th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser held in Bend
Hundreds of Central Oregonians came together at Central Oregon Community College in Bend on Sunday for the 18th annual Empty Bowls event. The…
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NeighborImpact shares funds to support winter shelters
Temperatures across Central Oregon are dipping for those experiencing homelessness. To help meet the crucial need for a safe, warm place to sleep,…
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NeighborImpact celebrates Head Start Awareness Month
It was October 22, 1982 when President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed October as Head Start Awareness Month. NeighborImpact has provided Head Start…
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NeighborImpact one of ‘100 Best Nonprofits to Work For’
NeighborImpact attended a celebration held by Oregon Business in Portland last week in honor of being named one of the state’s best 100…
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C.O. task force aims to help kids avoid online predators
An increase in predators reaching out to children online has caused the FBI to step in and make sure kids understand the dangers of social media and…
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