Community

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced recently the recipients of a variety of Community Benefit grants, awarding more than $100,000 to 31 local organizations in Central Oregon. The grants were awarded to provide basic needs, sponsor local events and as part of St. Charles’ Priority Grant to increase a sense of belonging

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative is beginning the second half of their second annual free Wildfire Preparedness Fair Series. There will be information on wildfire prevention education, expert tips for protecting your home, rallying your neighbors to join the Firewise program, the current home insurance climate, staying safe when smoke

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This May, for National Preservation Month, we’re celebrating the power of place—and the countless ways, big and small, that preservation strengthens communities, breathes new life into neighborhoods, supports a healthier planet, and builds a more just and connected society. Here are some event highlights – Friday May 2nd – Power of Place

Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a generous $20,000 grant for general operating expenses from the Ronald W. Naito MD Foundation. The flexibility of this funding is critical to support FAN children who are impacted by the invisible but profound effects of poverty: missing school in winter because they lack warm clothing, struggling to complete

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community leaders, elected officials, uniformed first responders, family and friends of Scouting gathered at the Bend Armory on Tuesday for a Friends of Scouting luncheon. “The Friends of Scouting annual gathering is a great opportunity to hear about a thriving youth program throughout central Oregon and see engaged community members and leaders,” Jennifer Stephens, Pacific Crest Council board member, Pack 27 Committee Chair