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A Half-Mil and Counting

The Source and What If We Could’s giving program raises more than $580k for local nonprofits
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In years past, the Source Weekly’s Give Guide helped local nonprofits get the word out about the work they’re doing in the community. But this year, the program went one giant step further by partnering with What If We Could and adding a digital giving component, CentralOregonGives.com, in which people could donate directly to any […]

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Healthy Teen Dating

Saving Grace addresses teen relationships & violence prevention in Deschutes County
Annette Benedetti

The idea of your baby one day being old enough to date can be a bitter pill to swallow. But, as adolescence approaches, visions of young men with flowers and innocent pecks on the cheek goodnight at the door, make the whole courtship scenario a bit more palatable. Unfortunately, statistics don’t support this pleasant picture. […]

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The Death of Sara: Not a One-Off

Intimate partner violence in Central Oregon is widespread, complex and concerning to women of many demographics
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“Women are constantly told what they need to do to keep themselves safe, what not to wear, where not to go, who not to talk to. When will we start expecting men and predators to change their behavior?”    —Anonymous Sara Diana Gomez’s local domestic violence story went viral when she was reported missing earlier this year. […]

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Helping People and Gaining Experience

A spotlight on two volunteers in the local Notre Dame Americorps program
Jaclyn Brandt

Hundreds of employees keep Central Oregon’s nonprofits and support organizations running. But many also rely on volunteers. AmeriCorps fills a gap in between—providing opportunities for those looking to gain experience and help an organization in need. Sierra Mayer and Taylor Smith are two members of the Notre Dame AmeriCorps in Bend. Mayer is serving with […]

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Source Spotlight: Emma Anderson

Helping survivors to help themselves
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“It’s incredible seeing our clients go through the process and see them grow and take back their lives, to get the tools to be where they need to be.” — Emma Anderson Emma Anderson enthusiastically declares it was Saving Grace that brought her to Bend. Five and a half years ago, she was fresh out […]

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Saving Grace seeks applicants for volunteer advocate training

Sherron Lumley

Submitted by Erin Rook, Development Outreach Coordinator, Saving Grace Saving Grace Seeks Participants for Advocacy Training   Bend, OR– Saving Grace is currently accepting applications for its semi-annual advocacy training. This 40-hour training—held over three weeks in April—prepares volunteers to work directly with survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault seeking services from Saving Grace. […]

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Lay It Out Events Raises $11,221 for Saving Grace

Sherron Lumley

Submitted by Erin Rook, Development Outreach Coordinator for Saving Grace Bend, OR – Thanks to a robust turnout at the 2016 OnPoint Community Credit Union Oregon WinterFest, Lay It Out Events raised $11,221 for Saving Grace, Central Oregon’s only comprehensive domestic violence agency.  The three-day annual event saw families and friends from across the state come together to enjoy a […]

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Meet the Shop Dog: Mr. Gibson

Saving Grace
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Walk into the administrative offices for Saving Grace—a nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Central Oregon—and you’ll likely be met by an affable golden retriever who, despite his ability to sprawl across the entryway, is still an exuberant puppy. His owner, Assistant Executive Director Trish Meyer has had the fur ball […]

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