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Winter Warming Shelter Open in Temporary Location; New Location Opening Nov. 23

Community leaders mobilize quickly following the death of a Bend man

by Nicole Vulcan November 18, 2020August 16, 2023

Bend’s winter warming shelter opened in a temporary location the weekend of Nov. 14, following the death of a man due to cold weather exposure. David Savory died Nov. 10 in Bend. “This is a real tragedy for our town,” wrote Bend Mayor Sally Russell in an email Nov. 13. “I know we can do […]

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Smoke Shelters Highlight a Need for a Low-Barrier Winter Warming Shelter for Bend

This past week, several Bend churches set up emergency smoke relief shelters to house people who live outside

by The Source Staff September 23, 2020January 4, 2023

This month’s hazardous air quality brought up an issue that, while never completely forgotten, seems to slip into the background with the first blush of spring. This past week, several Bend churches set up emergency smoke relief shelters to house people who live outside, and for whom being subjected to air quality levels in the […]

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