Abby Francis, Author at The Source - Bend, Oregon

Red, White and Blue Drones Will Be Taking to the Sky at Discovery West’s Independence Celebration

Walk, roll, drive or bike to this holiday celebration for all ages

by Abby Francis June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

The Discovery West neighborhood will be one of the first to kick off this year’s fourth of July celebrations; drone style. Discovery West is a new neighborhood by the team behind the Northwest Crossing development. The free event, “Stars and Stripes” will be celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday Friday, July 3. Its main star of […]

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Furnish Hope Finds Its New Permanent Home

Furnish Hope, Central Oregon’s only nonprofit furniture bank, is expanding its reach in spring 2027

by Abby Francis June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Recent regional data showed homelessness declined by 19% in 2026, with 293 individuals moving into housing through expanded housing programs and affordable housing initiatives. As more people transition into permanent housing, the need for essential household furnishings has grown alongside them. Furnish Hope, a Central Oregon nonprofit, is the only furniture bank serving the tri-county […]

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