Bend growler fill station accepting items for Bethlehem Inn

Gorilla Growlers, a growler fill station in Bend, has given an easy means to provide for the Bethlehem Inn.

The Bethlehem Inn is in need of items to keep the homeless warm. When the shelter is at capacity and cannot accept residents due to fire code regulations, they try to provide sleeping bags and warm coats so they can survive the night. They give shelter, resources, and hope by providing a warm bed, hot shower, meals, and support to homeless adults and families in Central Oregon.

Residents of Bend can collect toys, coats, sleeping bags, and deliver them to Gorilla Growlers, at 20425 Empire Avenue, at the Empire Car Wash. The items will be collected and stored until Christmas Eve .

More local businesses are housing giving trees and urging the community to participate and transform lives. At the dinner, adults and families are served a traditional Christmas meal with hot turkey, sides, and dessert. Santa arrives for the children to call each one by name, give them toys and clothes, and take his picture with them.

Other tree locations include House of Smith Salon, close to the Bend downtown area, and Snap Fitness.

This year, the Bethlehem Inn Homeless Dinner will be hosted by the Shilo Inn Hotel in Bend. To be a part of Central Oregon’s solution to end homelessness, visit www.bethleheminn.org . Donations may also be mailed to Bethlehem Inn, P.O. Box 8540, Bend, OR 97708.

For more information about the Bethlehem Inn Homeless Dinner, please call Jeffery at 541-280-8997