The Rosendin Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded to make a positive impact on communities through financial grants and volunteer work, donated $83,550 to six charitable organizations in Central Oregon. The nonprofits support the local community in many ways such as fighting food insecurity, empowering individuals, helping children and young adults, and more. On November […]
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Santa Express to Collect Food, Clothing, and Toys for Families in Need
Santa and the Bend Fire Department Santa Express are back spreading holiday cheer! We will be driving through neighborhoods with our friend Santa collecting food, clothing and toys to support the Salvation Army. Collection bins have been placed at all our fire stations for any donations between now and Friday December 13th, 2024. In 2023, […]
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First Story to Present Keys to First Time Homeowners in Dedication Ceremony
Bend residents Megan and Troy Stith will receive the keys to a brand new First Story home built in partnership with Heart of Oregon Corps’ YouthBuild program. A special Home Dedication event will take place on Nov. 21 in the First Place community, located in Southeast Bend. Community and members of the media are invited […]
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‘Tis the Season to Get a Christmas Tree From Your National Forest!
The Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests are selling permits to cut Christmas trees from local national forest lands. Beginning today, November 14, the public can purchase Christmas tree permits at Forest Service offices, online, and from local vendors around Central Oregon for use on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests. Christmas tree permits for the […]
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Pahlisch Homes Hosts Annual Company-Wide Gathering to Support Local Charities
Pahlisch Homes is excited to announce its annual company-wide gathering, where team members from across the Northwest come together in service to the local Central Oregon community. This annual event, which brings together employees from every branch, is dedicated to impactful team-building and charitable service, highlighting Pahlisch Homes’ commitment to supporting those in need. This […]
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Bend-La Pine Schools Announces Educator of the Year
Bend-La Pine Schools presented its Educator of the Year award Wednesday to Lauren Miller, a Learning Specialist at Cascade Middle School. She is one of three employees being honored this fall in the district’s Excellence in Education recognition program. Superintendent Steven Cook and other District administrators, along with School Board directors and members of Miller’s […]
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OSU-Cascades hosts national First-Generation College Celebration events
To mark the national First-Generation College Celebration, Oregon State University – Cascades will host two events that recognize the achievements of first-generation students and graduates, and provide resources for first-generation students’ academic and personal success. The First-Generation College Celebration commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965 on Nov. 8 by President Lyndon […]
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Central Oregon Locavore Launches 2024 Menu of Giving and Invites Businesses to Support Local Food Security
Central Oregon Locavore is thrilled to announce its 2024 Menu of Giving, offering new opportunities for businesses to support a resilient local food system and write meaningful contributions into their 2025 budgets. Through corporate sponsorships, donations, and custom partnerships, businesses can play a pivotal role in helping Locavore sustain its mission to support local farmers, […]
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Thistle & Nest Awarded Over $10 Million from Oregon Housing and Community Services to Build 74 Affordable Homes in Bend
On Friday, November 1, the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Housing Stability Council awarded $10,369,620 to Thistle & Nest, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding affordable housing options for Central Oregon’s workforce. This funding will help Thistle & Nest construct 74 affordable homes off SW Murphy Road in Bend, as part of a broader initiative […]
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Rimrock Trails Raises Nearly $107,000 For Behavior Health Services and Adolescent Residential Treatment Program
The final figures are in, and thanks to the generosity of supporters, Rimrock Trails raised nearly $107,000 to help local individuals and families access essential behavioral health services. More than $21,000 was specifically raised for the teen services within the adolescent residential treatment program. On a late October evening, the Brasada Ranch Event Center was […]
