WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sue Matters, station manager of KWSO Radio in Warm Springs, has received a $500 Pay it Forward award for her efforts to keep the local community informed. The award is part of KTVZ’s Pay it Forward program, which highlights individuals working to make Central Oregon a better place. The monthly
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(KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative received a $500 Pay It Forward award from KTVZ, Dutch Bros Coffee and Mid Oregon Credit Union for its fire safety outreach and education efforts across the region. The cooperative acts as a coordinating organization that combines nearly every local fire agency in Central Oregon. Its primary
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Red Cross received $2,000 in donations recently to support wildfire evacuation efforts across Oregon as part of the “Pay It Forward” program. The funding comes as the organization manages multiple shelters for residents displaced by fires burning in their own backyards. Mid Oregon Credit Union, Dutch Brothers and KTVZ News
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Child Development Coalition in Madras is being recognized this month through a “Pay It Forward” program that highlights organizations making a difference in their communities. The coalition—known as OCDC—provides free childcare services for farmworker families, focusing on children from infancy through pre-kindergarten. Staff say their work centers on early
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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County Search and Rescue recently received a $500 donation through the “Pay It Forward” program. The funds will support their “Project Lifesaver,” which provides tracking bracelets to individuals with memory issues. The “Pay It Forward” program, sponsored by Mid Oregon Credit Union, KTVZ News and Dutch Bros., seeks out
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Furnish Hope in Bend was chosen for this month’s Pay It Forward segment, which recognizes individuals and organizations making a positive impact in the community. Through the Pay It Forward initiative with Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros Coffee, Furnish Hope received a $500 award. The organization helps transform empty houses into fully furnished homes for people
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Kiwanis Club of Redmond received a $500 donation this week to fund a new playground at a planned local recreation center. The award was presented by KTVZ News, Mid-Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros Coffee as part of the Pay It Forward community initiative. The funding is designated for the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Baby Resources Program received a $500 donation this month through KTVZ’s Pay It Forward Program, to help local parents secure essential supplies. The Redmond-based charity provides clothing, diapers and other equipment for children up to age 8. The donation is part of a KTVZ initiative, sponsored by Mid-Oregon
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our Pay It Forward program recognizes people who make our community a better place to live. Tonight, we introduced you to someone who’s devoted decades to helping others find common ground. For 28 years, Charlie Young has volunteered as a mediator for the Deschutes County Courts. Mediation offers a legal alternative to trial — instead of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– It’s time for Pay It Forward — our program recognizing people who make our community a better place to live. The holiday season can be filled with joy, gifts, and festive cheer for many. But for some, it’s a time of stress, loneliness, and need. One Central Oregon business is going above
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our Pay It Forward program recognizes people who make our community a better place to live, so a viewer’s tip we received of a La Pine restaurant, Harvest Depot, that often gives people in need a free meal was very fitting for a salute. The moment owner Joel Brader received
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Culver’s sense of community got a major boost thanks to one local’s dedication. This week, our Pay It Forward segment spotlights resident Cindy Dix, who was recognized for her relentless efforts and work in making a new recreational space in Culver a reality.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– One of the best parts of life in Central Oregon is the great outdoors but when something goes wrong on an adventure, there’s one group our community can always count on: Deschutes County Search and Rescue. Founded in 1916, the organization is made up of a mix of sheriff’s deputies, paid staff,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Tonight we recognize CASA of Central Oregon. CASA stands for court appointed special advocates. These specially trained volunteers represent children in court. When children are abused or put in harm’s way, CASA represents them throughout the legal process, acting as a voice for the voiceless. Heather Dion of CASA told KTVZ News
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– KTVZ News along with Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros are always on the lookout for people giving back to the community. This time we found a group supporting local veterans and donated $500. The group calls itself Veterans Appreciation Events. Through grants and fundraising efforts it finds money and gives
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Having the support of a community can make life much easier. Our Pay It Forward program recognizes people who make our community a better place to live. On Monday, we had the honor of giving $500 to a program at the Council on Aging of Central Oregon, and we made it a
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This month on Pay it Forward, we got to speak with the Daughters of the American Revolution. They’re a non-partisan, patriotic nonprofit. We got to learn about their literacy program, which hopes to give kids more access to free books all the while encouraging them to read more. If you know someone who deserves recognition
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NewsChannel 21 Chief Meteorologist John Carroll took a trip Thursday to the Shepherd’s House Ministries’ Redmond Center. The Redmond location is celebrating their one-year anniversary this month, and with the annual Christmas Dinner just around the corner, any donation is incredibly appreciated. Their Christmas Dinner is open to anyone and everyone.
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As Veterans Day approaches, it seemed only fitting for NewsChannel 21, Dutch Bros Coffee and Mid Oregon Credit Union to award the $500 Pay it Forward gift to Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, which helps veterans succeed in a variety of ways. You can find a list of past recipients, videos of recent segments and nomination
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This month, NewsChannel 21, Mid Oregon Credit Union and Dutch Bros Coffee present the $500 Pay It Forward award to the La Pine Community Kitchen, which goes beyond serving meals to providing a food pantry, clothing and personal hygiene items to those in need.
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