Redmond Kiwanis is back with traditional holiday See’s Candy sales
A tasty holiday gift-giving tradition returns, as the Kiwanis Club of Redmond is again selling See’s Candy at three locations. More information:…
Continue Reading21 Cares for Our Community
The Giving Plate in Bend busy building this year’s Jingle Store
Construction is underway at The Giving Plate food bank in Bend on this year’s Jingle Store, which gives 600 children the money to buy Christmas…
Continue Reading
Redmond’s Tour of Trees fundraiser returns for 38th year
Hospice of Redmond is hosting their 38th annual Festival of Trees fundraising event. The event started Sunday and will be going on for the next two…
Continue Reading
Giving Tree project a fundraiser for Grandma’s House
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Tree Project, a fundraiser for Grandmas House of Central Oregon, will take place throughout the month of November.…
Continue Reading
Bend Fire & Rescue seeks cold-weather clothing donations for area shelters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue is partnering with the Bethlehem Inn and the Shepherd’s House again this year to help collect new or used…
Continue Reading
Shepherd’s House issues plea for turkeys, hams, other items for Thanksgiving meals
Shepherd’s House is in need of proteins like turkeys and hams for its…
Continue Reading
Bend nonprofit God’s Closet gives away clothing for families in need
A non-profit organization known as God’s Closet was giving away children’s clothing Sunday. Each child in a family could receive one bag…
Continue Reading
Every Child Central Oregon launches annual gift drive to brighten holidays for youth in foster care
It’s that time of year again! With the holiday season fast approaching, Every Child Central Oregon (ECCO) is calling on the community to…
Continue Reading
‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program returns, delivering cheer to older adults
As isolation continues to impact local seniors, Home Instead of Bend renews the important Be a Santa to a Senior® program, promising another season…
Continue Reading
‘Central Oregon Gives’ fundraising effort begins, with $1 million goal for nonprofits
The 2021 Central Oregon Gives campaign went live Wednesday and is now accepting donations through a new interactive website that links community…
Continue Reading
RPA students help those in need with ‘Cans for a Cause’
The Redmond Proficiency Academy’s Leadership team is trying to collect 1,800 cans of food for…
Continue Reading
St. Charles Hospice Auction to raise funds for end-of-life care
St. Charles Foundation will host a hybrid version of its 30th annual Hospice Christmas Auction from Nov. 22 to Dec. 11. Beautiful handmade quilts…
Continue Reading
Mt. Bachelor’s Play Forever helps Latinx community with coat drive
Mt. Bachelor’s “Play Forever” hosted a coat drive Saturday and Sunday. They’re partnering with an organization called Vamanos to help Latinx…
Continue Reading
C.O. drop-off sites to open for ‘Operation Christmas Child’ shoebox gifts
More than 4,000 locations will open soon, including several in Central Oregon, to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the…
Continue Reading
Shepherd’s House in Bend to hold Winter Coat Drive; also seeking gloves, hats, socks
Join Shepherd’s House for coffee and donuts as they hold their annual Winter Coat Drive. Donate a new or gently used winter coat, gloves, hats, or…
Continue Reading
Bend Family Dentistry holding winter coat drive
Both locations will be accepting warm clothing donations for the Bethlehem Inn until the…
Continue Reading
Bend rapper gives back to C.O. community with fourth year of free Thanksgiving meals
J Meast, a Bend hip-hop artist, is hosting his fourth annual free Thanksgiving dinner event next month. He began the thanksgiving tradition after…
Continue Reading
Bend nonprofit God’s Closet to give away kids’ clothing
The nonprofit God’s Closet plans to give away a wide array of children’s clothing on Sunday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cascade Seventh-Day…
Continue Reading
Bend woman carries on blanket drive in honor of her late husband
Margaret Brown is a Bend woman who recently lost her husband in August after he spent eight months battling Type 2…
Continue Reading
Redmond Rotary gathers warm coats, shoes for students in need
The Rotary Club of Redmond on Wednesday gathered more than 50 warm winter coats and 500 pairs of shoes to Family Access Network advocates for…
Continue Reading