COCC to host Fall JobFest in October at each of its four campuses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Job seekers looking for new opportunities will find more than 40 local companies and agencies — representing health care,…
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Family Access Network Foundation welcomes new board member
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Family Access Network (FAN) is happy to welcome Galen Blyth of Bend to its Board of Directors. Galen’s extensive…
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‘More than just a meal’: Meals on Wheels shares love and food to Central Oregon seniors, with special help from Subaru
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is dedicated to fighting hunger and isolation for homebound older adults across the region. That’s why…
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Cascade Disposal delivers dozens of bikes for Toys for Tots
A week before Christmas, Toys for Tots got one of its biggest donations this year: 48 bikes from Cascade Disposal, with helmets, thanks to donations…
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Jingle all the way: The Giving Plate’s Jingle Store is here for youngsters and families to enjoy
The Giving Plate’s annual Jingle Store opened Friday morning. Over the next two days, over 800 children are receiving $10 in ‘Jingle Bucks’ to shop…
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‘We come running to load those toys’: A fun delivery day arrives for Les Schwab NewsChannel 21 Toy Drive
It was a busy Thursday for Les Schwab employees, gathering all the toys that were donated to the annual Toy Drive the company hosted with NewsChannel…
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‘Secret Santa’ arrives: Assistance League of Bend delivering over 400 holiday gifts to region’s seniors in need
Assistance League® of Bend volunteers have been working to ensure that the holiday wishes of local seniors are fulfilled through the nonprofit’s…
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‘I want to be a cop when I grow up’: Central Oregon law enforcement and kids enjoy 2023 Shop with a Cop
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is granting holiday wishes with the annual Shop with a Cop Shop program, which began Tuesday at the Redmond…
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‘Let’s bring warmth’: Bend restaurant Kefi partners with Bethlehem Inn to meet big need during the winter months
– The owner of Bend’s Kefi Fast Fresh Mediterranean, Menoula Stanitsas, wants to help those in need stay warm this winter: “We thought, ‘Let’s…
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Bend Food Project donates over $23,000 to The Giving Plate’s Kids Korner program
The Bend Food Project’s Founders, Sue and Larry Marceaux, announced Friday that the Bend Food Project will donate $23,243.17 to The Giving…
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Oregon Equestrian Trails once again offering free gift-wrapping service at Bend River Promenade
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Another familiar holiday feature is back at Bend River Promenade: free gift wrapping, sponsored by the…
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Successful annual Prineville Hospice Auction raises $180K
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Foundation’s annual Prineville Hospice Auction on Saturday, Dec. 2 was a tremendous success, with more than…
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Santa Express rolls through Bend communities as Salvation Army and Bend Fire pick up items for families in need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express is back, and is moving through Bend localities Monday through Wednesday nights to…
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Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express is again rolling through neighborhoods in food, clothing and toy drive
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Santa and Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express are back spreading holiday cheer! “We will be driving through neighborhoods…
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Umpqua Bank launches Warm Hearts Winter Drive; Central Oregon organizations among those to benefit
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., (KTVZ) ― Umpqua Bank announced Wednesday the launch of its Warm Hearts Winter Drive, an associate-driven campaign to support…
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Bend’s KIDS Center hosts ‘Giving Tuesday’ drive-thru fundraiser
‘Giving Tuesday’ is a big day for nonprofits near and far to seek donations for their key roles in their community. The KIDS Center in Bend, which…
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Assistance League of Bend’s ‘Breakfast with Santa’ marks 30th year of holiday fun for foster families
Deschutes County foster children and their foster families will be hosted by Pine Tavern and Assistance League® of Bend at their 30th Annual…
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Bend families kick off Thanksgiving by running for a cause at the annual ‘I Like Pie’ run
Around 2,700 participants came out for the 2023 I Like Pie run on Thanksgiving morning, according to Cascade Relays.…
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Shepherd’s House moves Thanksgiving meal to temporary location amid Lighthouse renovations
With The Lighthouse Navigation Center undergoing renovations, Shepherd’s House Ministries moved Wednesday’s Thanksgiving meal to the temporary day…
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‘Be a Santa for a Senior’ program, in its 20th year, will serve nearly 1,000 seniors this holiday season – with your help
This year, Home Instead® celebrates 20 years of bringing joy to the Bend community with Be a Santa to a Senior, a gift-giving program for older…
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