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Hayden Homes and First Story mobilize to fight food insecurity in the Pacific Northwest

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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This December, Hayden Homes, Simplicity by Hayden Homes, and First Story undertook a major philanthropic campaign across the northwest in support of organizations fighting food insecurity.  Read the full press release from Hayden Homes below: The campaign included gifts totaling $66,000 to 15 nonprofit organizations across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Western Montana. In addition,

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From showroom to support: Subaru of Bend helps fuel Central Oregon stroke awareness nonprofit

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Subaru of Bend is helping support a local nonprofit this holiday season in a way that could save lives.
As part of Subaru’s national Share the Love event, Bend’s family-owned dealership selected Stroke Awareness Oregon as one of this year’s local beneficiaries. The annual campaign runs from November through the new year, with Subaru donating money for every new vehicle sold.

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COCC Madras campus expansion

COCC’s Madras campus expansion opens soon; Tykeson Family Foundation gives $100K ‘capping grant’

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(Update: Video Added) Major fundraising for Central Oregon Community College’s Madras campus expansion, set to open for winter term’s first day on Jan. 5, has culminated with a generous capping grant of $100,000 from the Tykeson Family Foundation. The investment in the “Growing Together” campaign is supporting two central elements of the transformative project: the

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Shepherds House Ministries

Shepherd’s House Ministries seeks donations for free community Christmas dinners

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the season of giving arrives, Shepherd’s House Ministries is preparing to share the warmth of Christmas with Central Oregon neighbors through its annual community holiday dinners. This year, the nonprofit will offer free Christmas meals for anyone in need; including those in its programs, unhoused individuals, local families, and anyone

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25th Annual "Bike Build" Fundraiser

Cascade Disposal delivers holiday joy through 25th annual “Bike Build” fundraiser with Toys for Tots

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(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the 25th year in a row, Cascade Disposal is spreading holiday cheer with their toy drive for Central Oregon children. The company has partnered with Toys for Tots to deliver 82 new bikes and helmets to children across Central Oregon. The annual fundraiser, known as Cascade Disposal’s

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Mountain View Community Village

Mountain View Community Development receives $3 million grant for 75-unit Redmond supportive housing village

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(Update: Video Added) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mountain View Community Development said Tuesday it’s learned it will receive a $3 million grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank through the competitive Affordable Housing Program for its planned permanent supportive housing village near Redmond Airport.  The project, which was sponsored by First Interstate Bank, comprises a village of 75 homes the organization plans to build on

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Whitney Eskelson

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend honors Whitney Eskelson’s 15 years of service with new Youth Empowerment Fund 

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend said Monday it’s happy to honor Whitney Eskelson for 15 years of steady work with youth in Central Oregon by launching a new “Youth Empowerment Fund” in her name.  Here’s their announcement about that new honor: When the Boys & Girls Club opened in Bend, Whitney was one of the first kids through

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Heart of Oregon Corps receives $300,000 Ford Family Foundation grant toward new Redmond campus

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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)) — Heart of Oregon Corps announced Monday a “transformative” $300,000 grant from The Ford Family Foundation in support of developing our region’s first youth workforce development campus. The campus is currently under construction in Redmond and slated to open in the fall of 2026, according to a news release from HoC that continues below:   “Strong

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Scouts Christmas tree recycling

Community Conversations: Scouts of America help Central Oregonians recycle their Christmas trees

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — When the holiday lights come down and Christmas trees start shedding their needles, the Scouts of America are stepping in to help Central Oregon recycle responsibly. Scouts from across Central Oregon are once again offering their annual Christmas tree recycling program, collecting used trees from the community and ensuring they are

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CASA volunteer

Dozens of Central Oregon kids in foster care are waiting for their advocate. Volunteer training is coming up soon

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CASA of Central Oregon said Friday it is now accepting applications for its upcoming winter volunteer training course, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 13. Community members have until Friday, January 9 to apply for this eight-week, 40-hour program that prepares volunteers to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) to advocate for children in

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Northwest ranchers, Sisters beef cooperative bring holiday comfort to Bend, other Ronald McDonald Houses

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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — In the spirit of the holiday season, Sisters-based Country Natural Beef, the country’s largest rancher-owned beef cooperative, is sharing comfort and hearty meals with families staying at Ronald McDonald Houses across the Northwest.   Founded nearly 40 years ago, Country Natural Beef has deep roots in the region and a long-standing commitment to the

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Habitat La Pine Upcycle Challenge winner

Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver names ReStore Upcycle Challenge winners; online auction underway

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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver said Thursday it’s excited to unveil the winners of the 2025 ReStore Upcycle Challenge—an inspiring showcase of creativity, craftsmanship, and community spirit. All winning pieces—and many more one-of-a-kind upcycled creations—are now available in the Upcycle Challenge Auction, open until Friday, December 19. 2025

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