Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon honored as Small-Mid Agency of the Year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is proud to announce that it has been awarded…
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Community Conversations: Upcoming bed build by Sleep In Heavenly Peace supports C.O. children in need
For Monday’s Community Conversations, Lynsey Harris is joined by Sleep In Heavenly Peace Bend Chapter President Joseph Myers to talk about their…
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Assistance League of Bend holding its first ‘Bling It On’ shopping fundraiser
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Assistance League of Bend is holding their first “Bling it On” shopping fundraiser to help support Operation School Bell®…
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Every Child Central Oregon sees growing need for foster parents as children await stable homes
According to the Oregon Department of Human Services, here in Central Oregon, there are 173 resource families, otherwise known as foster families,…
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Every Child Central Oregon announces partnership with Deschutes Children’s Foundation
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every Child Central Oregon is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Deschutes Children’s Foundation, a renowned…
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Healing Reins receives $6,000 grant from Home Depot Foundation for new office space flooring
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Healing Reins Equine Assisted Therapy says it just received a $6,000 grant from the Home Depot Foundation, going toward flooring…
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Every Child Central Oregon celebrates ‘Cheers to the Year’ event, honors foster families, caseworkers and partners
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every Child Central Oregon, the Redmond-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that fights relentlessly for the well-being of Central…
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In honor of a fallen C.O. veteran, Bend volunteers with Sleep in Heavenly Peace build more than 130 beds for kids in need
The parking lot of Bend’s Home Depot was rocking on Saturday as volunteers with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, many of whom veterans, built more than 130…
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Luau-themed fun for great cause at Big Brothers Big Sisters of C. Oregon’s 23rd annual Bowl for Kids Sake
There were even Hawaiian dancers at Sun Mountain Fun Center for Thursday night’s luau-themed 23rd annual Bowl for Kids Sake, to benefit Big Brothers…
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This weekend’s Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed-build in Bend to honor fallen airman; bedding donations sought
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Home Depot store may be busier than usual this Saturday, when hundreds of volunteers gather to…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon holds 23rd annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser
Our Lee Anderson is on hand once again as emcee Thursday evening for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon’s 23rd annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake…
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Every Child Central Oregon receives three-year, $150,000 grant from The Ford Family Foundation
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Every Child Central Oregon, the Redmond-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that fights relentlessly for the well-being of Central…
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Assistance League of Bend provides prom dresses through Cinderella’s Closet
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County high school students are invited to check out the wide selection of new and gently used long and short dresses…
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Assistance League of Bend’s Operation School Bell in 31st year, provides new school clothes to thousands of students
The Assistance League of Bend, a 21 Cares for Kids partner, is wrapping up its 31st year of Operation School Bell, which provides new clothes to…
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‘It’s a really worthy cause’: Lucky weather as St. Patrick’s Day Dash raises money for the Assistance League of Bend
St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, which means people in Bend were getting a head start Saturday by enjoying the St. Patrick’s Day Dash and a wide variety…
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J Bar J Youth Services opens new youth shelter in Redmond
J Bar J Youth Services has opened a new youth shelter in Redmond that can house up to six people and is the only such facility for teens in the…
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Assistance League of Bend holding Dream Trip Raffle fundraiser to support Operation School Bell program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Assistance League of Bend has announced their Dream Trip Raffle fundraiser to help support the Operation School Bell® program.…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of C. Oregon to receive donation from Aperion Management Group
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Aperion Management Group, a leading organization committed to making a positive impact in the community, is delighted to…
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Thanksgiving ‘I Like Pie’ run/walk attracts record 2,800 participants, raises $34,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend is a community that comes together in support of worthy causes, and this year’s Thanksgiving morning race was a perfect…
Continue Reading Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon receives $50,000 from Hayden Homes to fund mentorship programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is thrilled to announce a generous donation of $50,000 from Hayden Homes, a leading…
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