Central Oregon Give Guide 2022

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LETTER FROM OUR FOUNDER

Welcome to Central Oregon Gives!

This is our fifth year of raising big bucks for local nonprofits and providing awesome gifts to donors for their generous contributions. Together we’ve raised nearly $2 million for Central Oregon charities. Wow — you’re incredible Central Oregon!

Did you know that every single dollar raised through centraloregongives.com goes directly to the intended nonprofit? This project is truly a labor of love. Central Oregon Gives only works because people like yourself come together to make it happen.

Our supporters include our incredible local business incentive partners, and our project team members DEI Creative and FM Civic. Then there’s our crew at The Source and Lay It Out Events who fit this project in around their daily work to ensure a successful fundraising season for our nonprofit partners — thank you, team.

From all of us to all of you, thank you for your generosity and willingness to help.

Aaron Switzer, Publisher The Source Weekly

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

1. Research nonprofits using this guide and centraloregongives.com

2. At centraloregongives.com go to the nonprofit pages of your choice to donate

3. Click the donate now button and use a card to donate

4. For every donation of $25 or more you get the weekly incentive! Give generously!

5. Visit local businesses to redeem your special gifts by Jan. 15, 2023

6. Watch the donations roll in and see who wins the big prize!

Aaron Switzer with 2021’s winner of the overall top prize, Saving Grace.

Week 1 - Nov 9-15

Silver Moon Brewing, Avid Cider & Old Mill District

1 free pint of beer at Silver Moon Brewing  ($7 value)

$8 gift card at Avid Cider

+ Be entered to win 4 free tickets to Death Cab for Cutie at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on June 17, 2023

Week 2 - Nov 16-22

Boneyard Beer, Powder House & Natural Healing Arts Clinic

1 free pint of beer at the Boneyard Beer Pub

+ Be entered to win a prize from Powder House Ski and Snowboard

+ Be entered to win a free acupuncture treatment to rest and destress this holiday season. Appointment approx. 45 min.

Week 3 - Nov 23-Nov 29

Crux, Metalheads & Old Mill Package

1 free .5L pint of beer or cider at Crux Fermentation Project’s tasting room.

+ Be entered to win a Customized Pet ID Tag and matching owner ring or bracelet by MetalHeads Boutique

+Be entered to win 2 $75 Old Mill gift cards, 2 full-day SUP/ Kayak rentals and 4 movie passes at Regal Cinema

Week 4 - Nov 30-Dec 6

Roam & Yellow Brew Bus

$10 gift card to use at Roam

+ Be entered to win $100 gift card to use at Roam

+ Be entered to win a 3-hour tour highlighting Bend’s best bars, breweries and wineries

Week 5 – Dec 7-Dec 13

Backporch Coffee Roasters & Worthy Brewing

1 free coffee beverage of your choice at the downtown Backporch location, value not to exceed $5

+ Be entered to win $100 gift card to use at Worthy Brewing

Week 6 - Dec 14-Dec 20

Crow’s Feet, Barre 3 & Fjallraven

Free ski or snowboard wax at Crow’s Feet

+ Be entered to win one month of unlimited classes at Barre3

+ Be entered to win a prize at Fjallraven

Week 7 – Dec 21-Dec 31

Gear Fix, SCP Redmond Hotel & High Desert Museum

$5 Gift Card to use at Gear Fix

1 free pint of beer at SCP Redmond Hotel

+ Be entered to win a 2-night stay at SCP Redmond Hotel

+ Be entered to win an Annual Family Membership from the High Desert Museum, plus an Adopt an Animal Package

Every Donation receives a special offer from one of our local sponsors

EDUCATION, FAMILY & CHILDREN

MEET OUR LOCAL NON PROFITS

Bend Endurance Academy

Big Brother Big Sisters

Boys & Girls Club of Bend

Campfire CO

Cascade School of Music

Deschutes Children’s Foundation

Desert Sky Montessori

Discover Your Forest

Every Child Central Oregon

Family Resource Center Guardian Group

THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF BEND

ABOUT US

Healing Reins

Heart of Oregon Corps

In Our Backyard

J Bar J Boy’s Ranch

KIDS Center

Kindred Connections

Latin Community Association

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery

Saving Grace

Sisters GRO

Smart Reading

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is a core part of Bend’s community and has served over 7,000 kids since its establishment. As a local organization, we utilize the Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Programs to ensure every activity is a teachable moment with research-based curriculums. By giving attention to all kids – those who shine in conventional academic programs and those who may “slip through the cracks” - we provide individual care for all of our Club Kids to develop the skills they need to thrive.

Over 60% of our Club Kids rely on generous donors like yourself to provide scholarship support for all activities and resources available. $5,875 will support one child for a full year of tuition (school year and summer programming). This includes over 50 meals, more than 1,000 hours at the Club, various supplies for activities, field trips, and training our outstanding Youth Development Professionals to provide the best programs for our Club kids.

Every dollar contributed makes a difference in building a child’s future. Every donation counts towards a child’s success, and because of community champions like you, Great Futures Start Here.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bend 500 NW Wall St., Bend

541-617-2877

Alice@BGCBend.org

bgbcbend.org

CAMP FIRE CENTRAL OREGON

ABOUT US

It’s hard growing up today. In a world where so many feel disconnected, Camp Fire connects young people to themselves, to others, and to the outdoors.

We offer a variety of programs, camps, events, and service learning projects meant to engage and inspire youth. As part of the Camp Fire national organization, which dates back to 1910, Camp Fire Central Oregon has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in preparing young people for the bright futures ahead of them. We are an inclusive organization, welcoming all youth, and believe that our programs allow young people to lay strong foundations for exceptional social and life skills.

BIG BROTHER BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL OREGON

ABOUT US

Igniting Potential Through Mentorship. Matching professionally screened adult volunteer mentors (Bigs) and kids (Littles) to defend, ignite, and empower their potential. Mentoring improves the futures of mentees through better grades, achievement of higher levels of education, and improved relationships. Young people with a mentor grow personally and have better social and economic opportunity than those who do not. Yet many kids in Central Oregon never have this opportunity, your donation will empower the next generation.

For those who are mentoring, the experience not only offers the opportunity to have fun in our community and see the world through a youth’s perspective, but builds leadership and management skills. It is an empowering way to touch the future.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon serves the Bend, Redmond, Madras, Prineville, and La Pine areas. We are a part of the nation’s largest mentoring network solely supported by donors and volunteers. Be someone who matters to someone who matters. Please join us to make a difference in a child’s life.

You have a big opportunity in front of you—to not only impact a child’s life today, but to transform their potential for tomorrow.

Become a Mentor. Go Big Today.

We’re always looking for people eager to positively impact a child and improve their community at the same time. Big Brothers are especially in high demand. Nationwide, more than 70% of children waiting for a Big are boys, but only 3 out of every 10 inquiries to volunteer come from men. Research shows that having the positive influence of a mentor makes a real difference in a kid’s life.

For a few hours, a couple times a month, you can give a Little the invaluable gift of your friendship. By simply changing their perspective of what the world can offer, you can literally start changing their life. Play a board game. Make fun crafts. Hit the playground together. Just as your options are unlimited, so is your Little’s potential. Stand up today— mentor their tomorrow. We are J Bar J Youth Services.

DESCHUTES CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION EDUCATION, FAMILY & CHILDREN

Deschutes Children’s Foundation envisions a community where all children and families have the resources they need to thrive. At our four locations, nonprofits work together to improve the lives of kids in Deschutes County. Deschutes Children’s Foundation brings the crucial work of our nonprofit partners together. Resources are shared, costs are lowered, and more vulnerable people find the help they need.

Over 17,500 children and families receive help from Deschutes Children’s Foundation partners every year. By partnering with Deschutes Children’s Foundation, local nonprofits save over $1,250,000 annually in funds that are directly invested into childcare, preschool, mentoring for at-risk youth, child abuse prevention and intervention, and social service resources for underserved children and families. Through this partnership, programs serving children and families are more efficient and sustainable. Moreover, children and families are able to access more opportunities for help in convenient, welcoming locations.

Funds donated to Deschutes Children’s Foundation support our mission to provide the space and support where nonprofits succeed at helping children and families.

BEND ENDURANCE ACADEMY

ABOUT US

Bend Endurance Academy (BEA) is a youth development-focused and passion-driven organization developing well rounded and healthy kids through participation in human powered outdoor-based sports. We currently offer programs for rock climbing, mountain biking, and Nordic skiing for all skill levels and aspirations.

We know sports can have a positive impact on personal development when delivered in a safe and appropriate way. At BEA, we recognize that not every individual is drawn towards traditional team sports. We excel at leading youth through their journey in non-traditional and outdoor based sports in a way that encourages participation for life and promotes healthy living after they graduate out of our teams as young adults.

HOW WE PUT YOUR DONATIONS TO WORK:

Your donations have a positive impact and help more kids stay active in their sport for longer by:

• Increasing needs based tuition assistance

• Maintaining reasonably priced programs and teams

For more information visit BendEnduranceAcademy.org

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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

ABOUT US

It all starts with family relationships! Strong, connected relationships let children know they are loved, belong, and can overcome challenges. Without this sense of belonging, children can become vulnerable to negative coping behaviors, like substance abuse. You can provide the gift of prevention by joining us in strengthening parent-child relationships. Parents who attend our classes learn positive ways to guide and discipline their children. “These past two years our family has dealt with job loss, moving, and health problems. Learning with Family Resource Center has forever changed my family.”

CASCADE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

ABOUT US

For over 20 years, Cascade School of Music has been an independent, non-profit music school for all ages. We believe that human potential and connection are more fully realized through lifelong engagement with music. Our mission is to provide individuals with pathways to explore their interest in music through exceptional instruction in an inclusive, accessible, and inspiring community.

We offer Kindermusik classes for ages 1 month through 5 years old, private and group music instruction for all ages, and exciting performance opportunities throughout the year. Cascade School of Music’s Student Aid and Merit Scholarship programs are dedicated to ensuring equitable access to music education in our community.

DESERT SKY MONTESSORI

ABOUT US

Desert Sky Montessori is committed to the development of the whole child by implementing a curriculum based on the Montessori philosophy of education and human development, improving the academic performance and attitudes of the students, motivating the students to become confident, competent, creative, and lifelong learners, and encouraging the students to live their lives as joyful contributors to society, compassionate global citizens, and committed caretakers of the earth.

Our mission is to inspire the growth of the whole child by providing a safe, secure and loving environment, while upholding the principles and practices set forth by Dr. Maria Montessori and encouraging each child to reach their full potential. Montessori education provides a guide to cultivate independent thought, self-awareness, as well as foundational skills. The Montessori method teaches children mindfulness of their environment; empathy for others; social ease and confidence.

We wish to guide each child along their unique path of self-discovery, encouraging exploration, self-directed learning, flexible thinking, creative problem solving, curiosity and creativity. We will empower our students to develop into productive, culturally diverse, successful people. Helping them to continue their growth and love of learning throughout their lives.

GUARDIAN GROUP

ABOUT US

Guardian Group’s mission is to prevent and disrupt the sex trafficking of women and children while enabling partners to identify victims and predators in the United States. Guardian Group’s team utilizes the skills and expertise of elite veteran intelligence analysts to identify and locate women and minors who are victims of sex trafficking. Our support assists local, state, and federal law enforcement in recovering these victims. We provide training at no cost to law enforcement agencies in order to ensure they have the most up to date techniques used by sex traffickers. Further, we provide training to hotels, hospitals, and other venues in order to inoculate communities against sex trafficking.

In 2022 we launched, Project 1591®, the first-ever 24/7 crowdsourcing process and platform that enables volunteers to become force multipliers to our mission of illuminating child victims of sex trafficking in the United States. This volunteer force is already making lifesaving impacts on the lives of victims of this horrific crime.

EVERY CHILD

ABOUT US

Every year in the tri-county area, over 400 Central Oregon children and families are impacted by foster care. At any point in time, about 250 children are in foster care with a disproportionate availability of a mere 172 certified resource (foster) homes tri-county. The majority of Central Oregon’s current resource providers are certified to care only for children related to them; leaving very few general homes who can care for any child in the foster care system. Due to the lack of adequate general foster homes, children all too often experience frequent placement disruption and separation from siblings. Every Child Central Oregon is determined and hopeful in our mission to improve upon the trauma and mental health effects placement issues can create for a child in foster care; offering no-to-low barrier opportunities to volunteer, donate, and learn more about becoming a resource family. We dream of a day where there are more providers than children in care, ensuring that every child has a safe and loving home to be in during their time in care.

Through our My NeighbOR tangible goods program, we provide essentially needed tangible items to children and families impacted by foster care. My NeighbOR relies on the generosity and mobilization of the community to meet these needs and provides people with a way to impact a child’s life. Since the launch of My NeighbOR, in May of 2020, we have fulfilled over 3,000 tangible items through the generosity of Central Oregon community members and businesses!

Learn more about how to get involved and make a real difference in a Central Oregon child’s life today by connecting with us at: www.everychildcentraloregon.org/connect.

Guardian Group 1900 NE 3rd St., Suite 106 #40, Bend 800-380-8913

contact@guardiangroup.org guardiangroup.org

IN OUR BACKYARD

ABOUT US

IN OUR BACKYARD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Central Oregon that links arms in the fight against human trafficking. From prevention to restoration -- Known for posting Freedom Stickers in restrooms throughout the United States, IN OUR BACKYARD also collaborates with law enforcement, survivors, convenience stores, government officials, social service providers, medical professionals, businesses, schools, and faith communities to build comprehensive, lasting change through education, mobilization, and partnerships. InOurBackyard.org

HEART OF OREGON CORPS

ABOUT US

We’ve all had at least one opportunity that changed our lives. Do you remember yours?

Heart of Oregon Corps provides those significant, lifealtering opportunities to local young people who need and deserve them.

Heart of Oregon Corps empowers youth and young adults ages 16-24 through employment, job training, education, and service to Central Oregon communities. Young adults learn job skills through hands-on community projects that benefit us all, like building affordable housing, reducing wildfire fuels, improving trails on public lands, or helping to fill a much-needed gap in local childcare facilities. Our programs engage youth to build confidence, a sense of purpose, and drive for their futures.

Opportunities like these are essential now more than ever, as the odds continue to stack up against our disconnected youth. You can make a difference for local youth and young adults this holiday season by donating to Heart of Oregon Corps.

ABOUT US

KIDS Center helps heal children, families and communities from the devastating effects of child abuse. Hundreds of Central Oregon children are referred to KIDS Center each year for suspected abuse. KIDS Center is a welcoming, trauma-informed space where children can feel safe, seen and heard. We provide child-friendly medical exams, forensic interviews, family support, and therapy for as long as a child needs it. All of our services are free to families, so cost is never a barrier to healing.

To break the cycle of abuse and keep all children safe, KIDS Center offers free trainings in how to identify and prevent child abuse. More than 14,000 adults across Central Oregon have taken a KIDS Center training to protect children.

If you wish for a world where children can live free of abuse, join us.

KINDRED CONNECTIONS

ABOUT US

Helping Families in crisis who lack a safety net: Mobilizing and equipping mentoring families and area church communities to provide support while parents work to secure stability for their families. We provide families in crisis with mentoring relationships for parents and temporary housing for children. We connect families with needed support during a time of challenge, including possible job loss, serious illness, homelessness, or other issues that complicate parenting. Providing support in those times of need can help keep the family together. We are J Bar J Youth Services.

Help us build! We have begun construction on our new Kindred Connections Center in Redmond to better serve the area!

MOUNTAINSTAR FAMILY RELIEF NURSERY

ABOUT US

MISSION

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery’s mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect through community support and therapeutic services that help vulnerable children and families succeed. We are the only program in Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook Counties providing therapeutic classrooms, parenting education services, and family support targeted at protecting babies and toddlers who are at significant risk for abuse and neglect.

We envision communities that support each parent’s efforts to nurture their children’s emotional, physical, and intellectual development in a safe environment.

IMPACT

MountainStar serves over 300 children and their families each year. The families we work with have an average of 16 family stressors including poverty, housing and food insecurities, and mental and physical health struggles.

Each year, MountainStar is proud to report that 98% of children in our program remain free from confirmed cases of abuse and neglect.

Kindred Connections 62895 Hamby Road, Bend (541) 306-9311 kindredconnections.co@gmail.com www.kindred-connections.org

J BAR J BOYS RANCH VOCATIONAL

ABOUT US

Facilitating Positive Change for Youth: A residential treatment program teen boys involved in the juvenile justice system, providing an opportunity to restructure thinking, succeed academically, and grow in responsibility.

The newest initiative is a vocational program. By providing vocational training in addition to a strong academic curriculum, the opportunity for gainful employment increases. Meaningful employment reduces the likelihood of engaging in criminal behavior and the training helps to build a workforce. Help boys who have made poor choices build a brighter future and become contributing members of the community.

We are J Bar J Youth Services.

LATINO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

ABOUT US

At LCA we empower our Latino/a/x families to thrive by creating opportunities for advancement and building bridges that unite and strengthen our communities. Our efforts are focused on impacting the social determinants of health and well being that will lead to progress and prosperity for immigrant members of our communities and their families. Serving Central Oregon for over 22 years.

Our programs: Workforce Education, Family Empowerment, Healthy Families, Youth Rising, Cultural Enrichment and Leadership & Advocacy.

We invite you to join our amazing family of supporters and help us make a difference! Juntos avanzamos — together we thrive!

SAVING GRACE

ABOUT US

Saving Grace offers safety, hope, and healing to survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault and engages Central Oregon to build life free from violence.

$50 Will provide comfort items and necessities for victims of sexual assault.

$100 Will provide one night of shelter, food and personal care items for a parent and child.

$250 Will provide one youth violence prevention presentation in a local school.

$500 Will provide one month of therapeutic, respite care for one child in our shelter.

J Bar J

Ranch Vocational 62895 Hamby Road, Bend (541) 389-1409

info@jbarj.org

www.jbarj.org

Latino Community Association 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Suite 110, Bend (541) 815-2401

cynthia@latinocommunityassociation.org www.latinocommunityassociation.org

Saving Grace 1004 NW Milwaukee Ave., Suite 100, Bend 541-382-9227

info@saving-grace.org

saving-grace.org

Boys

ABOUT US

Since 2008, Sisters GRO has awarded over 1,200 scholarships which have reduced local student debt by more than $1,700,000. Thank you to all past and present Sisters GRO donors for raising our students to higher education!

Sisters GRO PO Box 1546 Sisters, OR 97759 info@SistersGRO.org SistersGRO.org EDUCATION, FAMILY & CHILDREN

SMART READING

SMART Reading is a children’s literacy nonprofit that serves kids in Oregon’s highest-need schools with two ingredients critical for literacy and learning success: shared reading time and access to books. We mobilize volunteers to read with PreK through third-grade children, building confidence, literacy skills, and a love of reading. Kids in our program get to choose and keep 14 books a year to build their own personal libraries!

Simply put, life is harder when children can’t read proficiently. Reading is a critical gateway skill that paves the pathway for successful futures. Without it, kids are less likely to graduate from high school or find gainful employment as adults, leading to a host of additional hardships. Building a strong foundation of literacy can change a child’s life trajectory, and can help prevent and alleviate issues of poverty, homelessness, hunger, and injustice.

ABOUT US

Your donations ensure that Central Oregon’s most vulnerable teens, adults, and families find hope and healing through equine-assisted, evidence-based, and nationally accredited services and therapies. Thank you! We currently serve approximately 180 participants per week.

$25 - Helps with weekly marketing materials for volunteer outreach to our more rural central Oregon communities that will be able to better access services from our Tumalo location

$50 – Helps keep our tack up to date and provides our participants and hoses a comfortable ride

$100 – Outfits our brand new mental health studios with needed amenities and behavioral health enrichment activities for clients

$200 - Helps us enhance our volunteer experience at the barn for over 80 weekly volunteers needed to make our lessons happen

$500 – Helps us continue to offer a subsidized rate and open up additional scholarships to participants across all of our services

$1000 – Helps fund and outfit the brand new second site: Healing Reins @ Cline Falls (located in Tumalo) and making the necessary ADA additions so that we can begin offering all services there in Spring

$2500 – Funds 2 months of free Heroes Horsemanship sessions for Veterans and 1st Responders

$3000 – Sponsor a Healing Herd member for 1 year!

All of these donation amounts allow us to serve more youth and families in our community. Thank you for your support.

SMART

Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services https://healingreins.org/ 60575 Billadeau Road, Bend OR 97702 (541) 382-9410 rileys@healingreins.org

DISCOVER YOUR FOREST Dr. Wells Dr. Post Dr. Linx

We offer conservation education programs across Central Oregon, serving PreK-12 youth. All programs are entirely free. With your donation, all youth will have the opportunity to fully participate regardless of their ability, language, or socioeconomic status.

• Learn to enjoy the outdoors and develop a positive attitude toward the natural world

• Observe and experience nature, becoming familiar with its systems and species

• Understand the ecological web and its importance within Central Oregon and across the globe

• Become environmentally literate and assume responsibility for the future

• Understand the impact humans have on the environment and how to mitigate these impacts.

Companion Pet Clinic of Bend Proudly sponsoring the Spay and Neuter Community Clinics for The Rawley Projects’ FIXBEND program

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ARTS & CULTURE

MEET OUR LOCAL NON PROFITS

High Desert Museum

KPOV

World MUSE

Oregon Humanities

OUT Central Oregon

Hearts Unknown Education

Oregon Cultural Trust

KPOV HIGH DESERT COMMUNITY RADIO

ABOUT US

Vision: KPOV is a respected source of ideas, promoting an engaged, thoughtful community.

Mission: KPOV is radio by the people and for the people of Central Oregon. KPOV strengthens community, arts, culture, and democracy through independent, non-commercial radio.

Values: At KPOV, High Desert Community Radio, we value:

• Grassroots participation in the station and community

• Dialogue over debate

• The dignity of our listeners

• Entertaining local programming

• Equality, peace and economic justice

• Solutions

• Diverse voices not commonly heard in the mainstream media

• Healthy individuals and community

WORLD MUSE

ABOUT US

World MUSE is a non-profit organization committed to supporting and amplifying the work of change-makers in our local community and beyond. We believe in the enormous potential of individuals to inspire positive change in their communities and in our world.

World MUSE has been providing programming and platforms to inspire positive social change for over a decade. Some of our highlights include:

• 5,000+ attendees have joined us at MUSE Conference.

• 1,000+ youth in Bend, Redmond, and Madras have participated in MUSE Clubs.

• $40,000+ has gone to support local and global grass-roots projects through MUSE Makers. The past two years have presented new challenges for all of us. As a small non-profit, we’ve remained committed to our mission by:

• Offering virtual options for our programming.

• Providing equity-based ticket pricing for all events.

• Supporting local change makers with small grants.

• Creating public art exhibits to amplify youth voices.

• Producing a documentary film series addressing mental health impacts on youth and the need for LGBTQ+ representation.

HEARTS UNKNOWN EDUCATION (HÚE)

ABOUT US

As a parent, nothing hurts more than when your child is suffering. But when they flourish, you want to shout it from the rooftops!

Hearts Unknown Education (HÚE) is a dynamic nonprofit organization that guides young people who are struggling emotionally with a unique offering of imaginative experiences in a safe and supportive environment. With an emphasis on “creative wellness,” HÚE provides free weekly classes for youth to express themselves through art, connect with one another, and learn to appreciate their special talents and perspectives. HÚE is dedicated to supporting families in maintaining a connection to their children, in finding community resources, and above all finding a safe space to express themselves.

Our goal is to be there daily for children, giving them a place to create and connect. Your donations will ensure that these kids have art workshops, mental health support, and a safe place to land.

We believe if you can’t say it, paint it!

What your donation will do:

• Expand class availability and offerings

• Help secure a dedicated art space

• Provide materials for students to express themselves

• Increase access to qualified mental health support

• Allow more Central Oregon children to access community resources

HIGH DESERT MUSEUM

ABOUT US

For 40 years, the High Desert Museum has been an educational and cultural resource for our region. As a trusted community anchor, the Museum promotes lifelong learning, fosters empathy and understanding, and builds connection. We are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and are a Smithsonian Affiliate. In recognition of the Museum’s commitment to our community, we were awarded a 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service—the highest honor in our field.

The Museum’s exhibitions and programs provide memorable experiences that promote wonder, curiosity and inspiration. This ranges from sitting in the serenity of the pine forest as birds of prey swoop right overhead in the annual Raptors of the Desert Sky program to exploring exhibitions that share stories of the High Desert through art, cultures, history and science. This work is only possible because of generous donors like you!

OREGON HUMANITIES

ABOUT US

Faced with division and conflict, many Oregonians are seeking connection and opportunities for dialogue with one another. Oregon Humanities offers conversation, storytelling, and participatory programs that inspire understanding and collaborative change. We envision an Oregon that invites diverse perspectives, explores challenging questions, and strives for just communities.

For more than fifty years, Oregon Humanities has engaged people from all corners of the state with conversation programs, an award-winning magazine, and digital media that explore the thoughts, perspectives, and experiences of Oregonians, especially those who have been ignored, generalized, or oppressed.

With programs in Central Oregon and statewide, we offer hundreds of public conversations and programs, train and support dozens of discussion leaders, and award tens of thousands of dollars in grants to organizations that — like us — believe in the power of people listening, learning, and struggling together.

Join us in creating a more cohesive, inclusive, and imaginative Oregon. Donate today.

TOGETHER, WE CHANGE LIVES

Donate to COCC Foundation Scholarships!

Since 1955, Central Oregon Community College Foundation has been changing lives. Funding scholarships for students at COCC is the single most powerful way to change individuals’ lives and our community for the better, forever.

OUT CENTRAL OREGON

ABOUT US

OUT Central Oregon promotes inclusivity and visibility for LGBTQ+ people and our allies by enabling community engagement within the social, cultural, and economic landscape of Central Oregon. By developing and building partnerships with businesses, government agencies, and other organizations, we promote and support the well-being of the LGBTQ+ community and our allies.

The LGBTQ+ community is growing and thriving in Central Oregon, in many ways due to the foundational work of OUT Central Oregon of visibly bringing the community together in a supportive, cooperative, innovative, and safe way. In less than 5 years, OUT Central Oregon has become the premier information and resource hub for the LGBTQ+ community, helping to establish Central Oregon as welcoming and fostering a vibrant LGBTQ+ culture and community.

In the past 5 years, OUT Central Oregon has been building the LGBTQ+ community through multiple events, programs, and initiatives, a selection of which includes:

• Created and produced Winter PrideFest, the only multi-day and multi-event celebration of inclusivity in the outdoors in the PNW, with approximately 1,200 attendees in 2022

• Partnered with Mt. Bachelor to provide SKI OR RIDE IN 5 scholarships to approximately 20 youth

• Created and produced the Bend Pride 5k Fun Run/Walk, with approximately 500 participants

• Produced the most successful Central Oregon Pride celebration in Drake Park in 2022, with approximately 100 vendor booths, 5,000+ attendees, and local musical/performance talent

• Partnered with Deschutes County Health for over 4 years to bring easy access to HIV/STI testing and information services to the community

• Our on-going partnership with BendFilm (called ‘OUT in Focus’) continues to bring LGBTQ+-related films and filmmakers to Central Oregon

• Our partnerships with The Peaceful Presence Project, COCC, SriPonya, and others bring additional relevant film screenings and discussions to the community at large

• Partnered with Bend Park and Recreation District to produce the first Pride Roller-skating event with over 650 attendees, half of whom were youth

• Distributed over 70,000 YOU ARE WELCOME HERE progress pride flag stickers to individuals, businesses, school districts, and cities/towns at no cost

• Supported numerous local LGBTQ+ arts, culture, and outdoor organizations and their initiatives through paid promotion and social media outreach

• In 2022 alone, we donated over $15,000 to other local LGBTQ+ organizations to support their efforts at building inclusivity in Central Oregon

• We serve as a hub for information relating to LGBTQ+ events and happenings in Central Oregon

Your donation will:

• Expand Winter PrideFest to include a Queer Film Festival in 2023

• Support additional SKI OR RIDE IN 5 scholarships to youth to help overcome any financial barriers in learning to ski or board

• Allow us to develop programming in arts, culture, and STEM to LGBTQ+ youth in partnership with local schools

• Continue our YOU ARE WELCOME HERE sticker program

OUT Central Oregon PO Box 1204, Bend info@outcentraloregon.com outcentraloregon.com CentralOregonGives.com

OREGON CULTURAL TRUST

Oregon Cultural Trust

Unique Cultural Tax Credit leverages Oregon dollars for culture

Created by Bend’s very own Ben Westlund, the Oregon Cultural Trust is one of Oregon’s great ideas. Designed to inspire charitable giving, the Cultural Trust’s tax credit program allows Oregonians to direct part of their state taxes to fund arts, heritage, history and humanities nonprofits across the state. How’s that for an innovative way to support your library, museum and arts groups?

Here’s how it works:

First make a donation to one of 1,500+ qualifying arts and culture organizations – including those featured in Central Oregon Gives – then make a matching donation to the Cultural Trust. Your donation to the Cultural Trust comes back, dollar for dollar,* when you claim Oregon’s Cultural Tax Credit on your state taxes.

The Trust, in turn, funds the artists, the poets, the preservationists and the dreamers who define Oregon’s great spirit and quality of life. Every year Cultural Trust funds are distributed via our network of 1,500+ cultural nonprofits, 45 county and tribal coalitions – including the Deschutes Cultural Coalition – and five statewide partners.

When you donate to the Cultural Trust, you double your impact at no cost to you and culture thrives. It’s a win-win!

* Up to $500 for individuals, $1,000 for couples filing jointly and $2,500 for C-Class corporations.

Will you join us and make your dollar count? It is the central Oregon way.

Learn more at culturaltrust.org.

Oregon Cultural Trust cultural.trust@oregon.gov

503-986-0088

Learn more at culturaltrust.org

Muse Conference, funded in part by the Oregon Cultural Trust.

Sisters Folk Festival’s Creativity Camp, funded in part by the Oregon Cultural Trust.

Bend Creative Laureate MOsley WOtta with his work “W.O.E. (Water Over Everything),” featured in Desert Reflections: Water Shapes the West at the High Desert Museum. The exhibition was supported by the Oregon Cultural Trust.

MEET OUR LOCAL NON PROFITS ANIMAL WELFARE

3 Sisters Equine Refuge

Companion Animal Medical Clinic

Ember’s Wildflower Animal Rescue

FIXbend

Furry Freight Shelter Transport

HeartSpace Horse Sanctuary

Humane Society of Central Oregon

Pet Evacuation Team

Street Dog Hero

EMBER’S WILDFLOWER ANIMAL SANCTUARY AND BUNNY RESCUE

ABOUT US

Bunnies are the 3rd most abandoned pet and Ember’s provides the only bunny-specific rescue/sanctuary option for the Central Oregon community. Our main focus is taking in unwanted bunnies (including senior & special needs whose medical demands preclude them from adoption), spay/neuter, RHDV2 vaccination/ microchip, then adopt into approved indoor homes. We carefully review adoption applications, ensuring good matches of humans and companion animals, to help reduce cycles of surrendering unwanted animals. As of 10/20/2022, we’ve taken in 332 bunnies, spay/neutered 297; adopted out 202 and RELY SOLELY on volunteers and donations.

$30 will feed a bunny

$40 will vaccinate/microchip a bunny

$100 will neuter a bunny

$150 will spay a bunny

$120 will pay for a teeth trim

$210 will pay for tooth removal

Ember’s Wildflower Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue 2584 SW 58th St., Redmond 541-419-9173

wildflowerbunnylove@gmail.com

emberswildflower.org

FIXBEND

ABOUT US

FIXbend is an initiative to bring affordable sterilization surgeries, vaccines, microchips and other wellness programs to our community. FIXbend was created by The Rawley Project, an animal welfare and adoption organization that works to find homes for dogs in need both locally and abroad.

Currently we are providing monthly low cost spay, neuter clinics and walk in vaccine and microchip clinics in Bend and La Pine. The demand for these services is astounding and greatly needed.

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ABOUT US

3 Sisters Equine Refuge saves horses from deeply traumatizing situations and provides the equine community with resources and support so that horses can thrive. Our commitment to quality medical care, evidence-based training methods, and strong partnerships has kept horses out of the slaughter pipeline for nearly a decade.

Our impact is felt across the region. Over the last two years, we’ve taken in 67 horses including 15 wild orphans — many of which required extensive, life-saving care. We safely re-homed 25 horses and provided dozens of owners with educational opportunities and supportive networks. And we’ve engaged several volunteers and interns in our mission, making our work more sustainable, visible, and accessible to the community.

Your donation will allow us to enter 2023 with the funds and confidence needed to make an even bigger impact, grounded in proven practices and compassion. Thank you!

FIXbend amanda@therawleyproject.org fixbend.org

3 Sisters Equine Refuge 7865 NW Eagle Drive, Redmond 541-508-9546

3sisterstotherescue@gmail.com

SISTERS EQUINE REFUGE

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FURRY FREIGHT SHELTER TRANSPORT

ABOUT US

The mission of Furry Freight is to save lives by providing transport for dogs and cats from overpopulated areas to reduce euthanasia of adoptable pets. Our volunteers drive as far as Oklahoma and Texas to pick up these pets from our partners that are desperate to save them. Each pet is evaluated behaviorally and medically, then selected by our receiving partners throughout the Pacific Northwest. Most of the pets we transport are adopted into loving homes in less than a week of becoming available, and many within a few hours.

We are super excited that we are on track to reach over 1,000 pets transported by the end of this year! Your gift will help pay to get more pets to safety and also help fund our Spay It Forward program so less unwanted litters are born in overpopulated areas. Check out more ways to help shelter pets on our website at https://furryfreight.org/help.

COMPANION ANIMAL MEDICAL PROJECT

ABOUT US

Working in solidarity with other human and animal welfare organizations in our community, CAMP achieves its mission by providing FREE veterinary care, pet supplies, and spay/ neuter services to the companion animals of our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Our goals include: decreasing the number of unvaccinated companion animals, decreasing the number of unplanned litters, increasing pet-retention and supporting & strengthening the human-animal bond.

We are animal focused, but always human centered.

To date, CAMP has:

• Administered 800 + vaccinations,

• Spay/neutered 182 companion animals

• Assisted with 15 life-saving emergencies

• Distributed over 10,000 lbs pet food

• Provided supplies such as collars, leashes, and

• Reunited 7 dogs with their owners!

ALL at no cost to the owner.

Our work is so much more than veterinary financial assistance and free clinics. Our members work tirelessly to ensure that both ends of the leash are treated with dignity, respect, compassion, and empathy.

Join us in keeping people happy, pets healthy & families together!

Email volunteer@campclinics.org to get involved!

Your donation of:

Dewormer $5.00

Vaccines $20.00

Pet food/supplies: $50.00

Spay/neuter $100.00

Emergency care $500 +

Thank you for helping us support & save lives!

Companion Animal Medical Project (CAMP) is a homegrown, grassroots 501c3 nonprofit organization in Central Oregon. Established in 2020, CAMP’s mission is to help ease the burden on those experiencing homelessness or facing other debilitating financial hardships by providing veterinary care and supplies to their companion animals.

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Furry Freight Shelter Transport PO Box 93, Bend info@furryfreight.org furryfreight.org

HUMANE SOCIETY OF CENTRAL OREGON

ABOUT US

The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s (HSCO) mission is to strengthen the human-animal bond by advocating and compassionately caring for animals. HSCO has provided programs and services to help people and animals in our community since 1961. HSCO reunites pets with their families, places pets into loving homes, and assists low-income community members with discounted spay/neuter vouchers. In addition, families in need can access our pet food bank, and all of Central Oregon benefits from our community education, community cat program, and cremation services.

Your Donations in Action:

$20 Provides vaccinations to protect a puppy or kitten so they’re ready for adoption

$75 Feeds a litter of bottle-fed foster kittens

$100 Provides diagnostic testing for animals in critical care

$250 Funds spay/neuter surgery for four shelter dogs

$500 Allows HSCO to transfer in 10 dogs from overwhelmed shelters, giving them a new ‘leash’ on life.

HEARTSPACE HORSE SANCTUARY

ABOUT US

HeartSpace Horse Sanctuary is a non-profit, 501(c)3, organization dedicated to providing a sustainable sanctuary for horses, and facilitating healing and inspiration for both horses and humans. Working from the space of the heart, we utilize nurturing care and offer benevolent educational resources.

We provide a home and a place of healing for displaced horses in need. Most are deemed “non-adoptable” and have either been abused, neglected or simply face situational changes. What unifies them is that they all need a forever home where they are fed, cared for and loved: SANCTUARY. Being a diverse group of equines each of their stories are unique but their needs are the same, Food, Care, Love and You!

Humane Society of Central Oregon 61170 SE 27th Street, Bend 541-382-3537

becky@hsco.org hsco.org

HeartSpace Horse Sanctuary 3867 Northwest Way, Redmond 503-679-7170

info@heartspacehorse.org heartspacehorse.org

PET EVACUATION TEAM

ABOUT US

The Pet Evacuation Team (PET) exists to serve people and animals in crisis. Emergency animal evacuations and sheltering during disasters are critical to our community and save lives. PET works in partnership with the Red Cross, law enforcement and local emergency services during Central Oregon disasters, providing care and a safe haven for animals who have been evacuated. We have assisted in disasters for over 20 years, including 16 local wildfire evacuations, and a flood in Prineville. PET also provides crucial support to individuals with animal/pet-related emergencies, and to law enforcement in animal seizure cases. Our all-volunteer, non-profit organization serves all of Deschutes County, and parts of Jefferson and Crook Counties.

Each fire season is worse than the last one, with fires often occurring in different locations simultaneously, and lasting longer. To serve people and pets in crisis PET is seeking donations to repair and maintain their two emergency response trucks and trailers. These carry life-saving equipment and supplies to evacuation and shelter locations.

STREET DOG HERO

ABOUT US

Street Dog Hero serves dogs in need around the world and their communities through rescue, adoption, wellness, spay/neuter, and education. Since our inception in 2017, we’ve provided services to more than 2,700 animals, and rescued 2,200 dogs from neglect, hunger, and abuse.

But our reach doesn’t stop there. We’re beyond excited that we’ve recently moved into our first brick-and-mortar facility, The Heroes Haven, here in beautiful Bend, Oregon. This great new space allows our team to expand our offerings and deliver more services than ever to dogs in need; dogs right here in Central Oregon.

$40 will spay or neuter one dog or cat.

$60 will spay or neuter one dog or cat PLUS provide vaccinations, microchipping, and wellness care, including exams and treatment of illness and injury.

$350 will rescue a dog from another country and provide for their flight to the US, complete wellness care, and spay or neuter.

BASIC NEEDS

MEET OUR LOCAL NON PROFITS

Assistance League of Bend

Bethlehem Inn

Cascade Youth and Family Center Council on Aging of Central Oregon

First Story

Furnish Hope

Grandma’s House

Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice

KOR Community Land Trust

Shepherd’s House Ministries

Stroke Awareness Oregon

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF BEND

ABOUT US

The Giving Plate United Way of Deschutes County

Warm Springs Community Action Team

Assistance League® of Bend is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that has been making a difference to vulnerable children and adults that are dealing with poverty, homelessness, and cancer in Deschutes County for 30 years. Our community-based philanthropic programs include:

• Operation School Bell®, our signature program providing new clothing and shoes for children.

• Hats, Hats, Hats delivers handcrafted hats, “knitted knockers,” and comfort shawls to cancer patients.

• Senior Caring generates personal care items, holiday gifts and special occasion greeting cards for low-income seniors in long-term care that have little or no family.

• Breakfast with Santa giving a special breakfast with Santa to foster children and their families.

• Cinderella’s Closet where local high school girls borrow formal wear for their proms

Assistance League of Bend 210 SE Urania Ln, Bend, OR 97702 (541) 389-2075

info@assistanceleaguebend.org assistanceleague.org/bend

BETHLEHEM

ABOUT US

“Never in a million years did I think I would be homeless,” says Rick, “but then one day I was.” Rick learned about Bethlehem Inn, called and was welcomed. “I was safe and I had a space I could call my own,” says Rick. “They know your name. They’re there for you.” During his stay at the Inn, Rick worked for one of the region’s largest home builders. He was able to start saving. He found a place to live and got a car.

Bethlehem Inn operates on the foundational belief that everyone is deserving of compassion. The Inn works directly with those experiencing homelessness, providing shelter, case management services, and life-affirming support. Our mission is to “transform lives together through shelter, help, and hope”, a goal we carry out every day thanks to your support.

At this very moment, over 1,200 adults and children are homeless in Central Oregon. Together, we are providing services that empower hundreds of people toward a more stable and fulfilling life. For more information on how you can be part of the solution visit our website: bethleheminn.org.

COUNCIL ON AGING OF CENTRAL OREGON

ABOUT US

The Council on Aging is an ally in aging, a trusted neighbor ready to provide answers, resources, and social connection opportunities to adults over the age of 60, their loved ones, and caregivers across Jefferson, Crook, Deschutes, and North Klamath Counties. In 2021, our organization and its 400+ volunteers delivered almost 100,000 Meals on Wheels, served 55,000 senior lunches, answered more than 20,000 calls with information and referrals, provided 750 hours of Medicare counseling, funded close to 11,000 hours of home and personal care services, and provided 1,350 hours of paid respite support for caregivers. As the 60+ population in Oregon increases, our services are even more critical to ensure that our seniors remain safe, fed, and connected.

FURNISH HOPE

ABOUT US

Furnish Hope transforms empty houses into welcoming homes for families in need of basic furniture and household essentials throughout Central Oregon. We serve an average of 50 households a month referred by our network of 60+ agency partners and expect to furnish homes for over 600 families this year, alone.

Furnish Hope supports veterans, foster youth and foster families, those transitioning into stable housing who have experienced homelessness, domestic violence, addiction recovery, natural disasters and other extreme hardships. Your financial gift will help deliver the gift of hope and the comforts of home to a neighbor in need this giving season.

Together, we Furnish HOPE & Homes!

CASCADE YOUTH & FAMILY CENTER

ABOUT US

Shelter and programs for youth who have runaway or are experiencing homelessness, as well as youth at risk of running away. Crisis intervention services include family mediation. Outreach provides kids living on the street access to supplies and other help, as well as recently re-opened drop-in hours for showers, laundry, and meals. Emergency Shelter gives teens a safe place to escape the perils of living on the streets or time to help a situation at home deescalate. Longer term Transitional Living at the LOFT helps youth complete their education and develop skills for self-sufficiency. Cascade Youth & Family Center (CYFC) offers only shelter and programs of its kind within 200 miles.

Recently, in an effort to better serve all of Central Oregon, CYFC expanded their services in Redmond with a case manager specifically for the Northern Deschutes County area. In the past, case managers have made the drive from Bend to meet with teens and families in crisis or conflict. Having a full-time office in Redmond’s Becky Johnson Center will make these services easier to access and schedule.

“This addition helps us cover Deschutes County. Case Managers used to drive all the way from La Pine to Redmond.”

CYFC’s Basic Center Program Manager Vandi Reiter explains. “Now, our Redmond based Case Manager will cover Redmond and Sisters, and those based in Bend can focus on Bend and La Pine.” The program also responds to referrals in Madras and Prineville, and provides services in those communities when needed.

The Basic Center Program in Redmond can offer the same emergency shelter for youth or who need time outside the family home to allow a situation time to deescalate and work through the mediation process, as well as to those who may be living on the street or couch surfing. There are two rooms at CYFC’s LOFT in Bend, and others in host homes. The program is currently seeking host homes throughout the region, to allow youth to stay in their hometowns.

We are J Bar J Youth Services.

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GRANDMA’S HOUSE

ABOUT US

Essential nurturing resources for a vulnerable population: Shelter and programs for youth who are pregnant or parenting while experiencing homelessness or escaping abuse. For 30 years, this home has provided 24/7 hope, support, tools, and education to help young parents make good life decisions and become self-sufficient. A safe and supportive environment where they can learn about health and parenting, continue their education, and gain the needed life skills for a smooth transition into independent living or a safe return to family. The only shelter and program of its kind east of the Cascades in Oregon. We are J Bar J Youth Services.

ABOUT US

In operation since 1998, First Story exists to strengthen communities and break the cycle of multigenerational poverty by allowing underserved populations the opportunity to build wealth and find stability through homeownership. First Story collaborates with builder Hayden Homes to construct homes in their communities which are then sold through First Story’s zero-down, zero-interest 30-year loan program. This unique approach, that avoids segregated housing, provides move-in ready homes to qualified applicants who are at or below 80% area median income.

First Story knows that the journey to homeownership begins with education. First Story partners with other housing nonprofits in Central Oregon to provide homeownership education as a first step to a First Story home. We’ve witnessed how homeownership education programs help individuals transition from renter to homeowner and we’re committed to making that a reality for more families throughout Central Oregon.

And to help, this holiday season First Story is seeking to provide $10,000 in scholarships to families for homeownership education courses so they can be one step closer to celebrating the holidays in a home of their own. Young families. Single parents. Veterans. Seniors. Show us anyone who wants to own a home, and we’ll show you someone whose chances of success are far higher with a practical course or two in homeownership education.

By contributing to this visionary campaign, you may be the very reason a neighbor will one day say “home sweet home.”

INTERFAITH MOVEMENT FOR IMMIGRANT JUSTICE

ABOUT US

The Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice (IMIrJ) equips people of faith and secular communities to advance immigrant justice through direct accompaniment of immigrants facing detention and deportation, policy advocacy and organizing. We envision an Oregon in which our economic and governmental systems shift through repair and reconciliation to create collective liberation and embody our faithful values of safety, dignity and shared prosperity.

Founded in 2006, IMIrJ is in relationship with leaders from over 140 faith communities throughout the state of Oregon. We are an organization made up of diverse faith communities, faith leaders, and secular individuals called by our conscience to respond actively and publicly against acts of injustice to ensure our shared and collective wellbeing. Our accompaniment program focuses on physically accompanying immigrants as they navigate an inhumane immigration system. Our organization puts relationships at the center and seeks to accompany immigrant communities and allies whether they’ve been engaged in the work of immigrant justice for 3 days or 30 years.

KÔR COMMUNITY LAND TRUST

ABOUT US

The City of Bend is one of the fastest growing mid-size cities in America. This growth has created a housing crisis, displacing our local workforce. In response, Kôr is building 50 affordable and sustainable family-sized homes.

Kôr Community Land Trust provides environmentally sustainable and permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for those who contribute to the fabric of the Central Oregon economy. These are working families who can qualify for a mortgage but cannot afford to purchase a home on the rising market when their own wages remain stagnant. Our homeowner shares the impact of an affordable home that produces enough renewable energy to meet its own energy consumption. “Our net-zero energy home is invaluable in this climate. Our electric bills are $12 a month thanks to our home’s solar panels. The money we are saving on our utility bills is going towards our son’s college savings plan.”

With your help, Kôr can create sustainable, equitable communities where everyone can afford to live where they work. Every $50,000 raised helps build a sustainable home. Donate now to help us reach our $25,000 goal that will be matched by a local family!

Kôr Community Land Trust

150 NE Hawthorne Ave. #110, Bend 541-247-1244

jackie@korlandtrust.org korlandtrust.org

BASIC NEEDS

SHEPERD’S HOUSE MINISTRIES

ABOUT US

At Shepherd’s House Ministries, we strive to feed the hungry and to shelter those experiencing homelessness, but our deeper aim is to walk alongside the hurting and the needy to effectively address the life-controlling issues that perpetuate the long-term cycles of pain and homelessness. In an environment of grace, our goal is not to modify behavior. Our goal is to see hearts healed and lives changed from the inside out.

Life change begins with the basics for the underserved in our community. One meal, one shower, one pair of shoes is the beginning of hope for the hopeless. Along with the “Basics,” change begins with connection. Shepherd’s House Ministries provides a loving, gracefilled community leading to transforming growth.

Our long-term program is built around a nine month to two year, six phase program that has proven to be very effective in helping people break the cycle of homelessness, pain, and hopelessness.

THE GIVING PLATE

ABOUT US

Founded in 2010, The Giving Plate is a grassroots food pantry with a simple mission of — “Feeding the hungry today with compassion and hospitality.” Over the past 12 years, The Giving Plate has grown from an initial dream to serve 500 families experiencing food insecurity to the largest food pantry in Central Oregon with three hunger-relief programs (Grocery Program, Kid’s Korner, and Backpacks for Bend). Currently, we are serving an average of well over 800 families each month in our grocery program alone and about 40,000 individuals a year throughout all of our hunger-relief programs.

By living our mission, we are intentional in our efforts to remove the stigma and shame commonly associated with visiting food pantries. In late 2023, we will be able to offer something truly special for our neighbors in need — a Community Store to do “grocery shopping” for the food they want and need for their families. We will also offer a fun and unique Kid’s Korner Store for the children to visit and do their own shopping. This shopping style of serving our guests will normalize the food-relief service we are offering. Your support helps us not only fight hunger but feed hope.

STROKE AWARENESS OREGON

ABOUT US

SAO is a non-profit created by physicians, stroke survivors and community members. We exist to eliminate disability and death from stroke through awareness of causes, symptoms, treatment and through recovery support. The fifth leading cause of death in Oregon and the greatest source of disability worldwide, stroke is a medical emergency that strikes over 800,000 people nationwide each year. Stroke Awareness Oregon is making a difference in stroke outcomes and recovery through these four goals:

• To educate about stroke causes, prevention and treatment options.

• To make F.A.S.T. a household safety word.

• To support the recovery of stroke survivors and their families.

• To do this work in partnership with the medical community, businesses and the community. Your donation is in direct support of the stroke community!

WARM SPRINGS COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM (WSCAT)

ABOUT US

WSCAT promotes community development in Warm Springs by empowering individuals and groups of people to realize their potential, become self-reliant, and effect positive change for themselves, their families, and their community. We do this through programs in asset building, small business promotion, and education for personal and professional development. We provide individual development accounts (IDAs); financial, business, and homeownership education and counseling; business plan development services; free tax preparation services; workforce development opportunities; and a wide range of youth programming.

We are in the process of renovating the Commissary, the oldest building in Warm Springs, and converting it to a small business incubator with co-working space, cafe, art store, retail shops, food truck pod, and commercial kitchen. This project will increase the number of businesses and jobs in Warm Springs, provide an important new community gathering space, and enable local and regional travelers to connect with our community and our culture in new ways.

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OREGON

ABOUT US

We’re elevating community needs, building partnerships, and creating solutions for Central Oregonians to live better lives.

Nearly 40% of Central Oregon households struggle to make ends meet. Racially and ethnically diverse families are more impacted - 58% are struggling.

We work with local nonprofits to increase the availability of services and prioritize positive mental health,culturally specific services, and housing stability.

Your investment in our COLLECTIVE ACTION can help us reach more!

HERE’S WHAT UWCO HAS DONE WITH YOUR DONATIONS AND ASSIGNED FUNDS:

1 in 4 Central Oregonians benefit from a Community Impact Partners. $225,000 was awarded to 22 local and regional nonprofits. $412,700 in federal and county emergency food and shelter grants in Deschutes County.

United Way of Central Oregon info@unitedwaycentraloregon.org unitedwaycentraloregon.org/donate

MEET OUR LOCAL NON PROFITS HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1000 Friends of Oregon at: Project

Central Oregon LandWatch

Central Oregon Veterans Ranch

Dechutes River Conservancy

Deschutes River Alliance Diversability Inc.

Lines for Life

Mosaic Medical

Rimrock Trails Treatment Services

1000 FRIENDS OF OREGON

ABOUT US

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and SW Washington

Snowdays Foundation

The Environmental Center

The Peaceful Presence Project Volunteers in Medicine

1000 Friends of Oregon is the watchdog organization for Oregon’s statewide land use planning program. Our mission is to work with Oregonians to enhance our quality of life by building livable urban and rural communities, protecting family farms and forests, and conserving natural areas. This winter, we’re bringing 25 land use advocates and activists together for our first Land Use Leadership Institute (LULI) focused in and on the pressing land development and conservation issues in Central Oregon — including rapid population growth, housing, resource lands, transportation, wildfires, climate change, and water access and management.

Central Oregon LULI participants are learning how to shape land use decisions at the local level to save farm, forest, and ranch land and to recognize benefits of carbon sequestration on these lands, build our communities in climate-friendly ways that reduce commute times and greenhouse gas emissions, and prevent hazardous growth in high-risk wildfire zones. And after the series wraps up in the spring, 1000 Friends will support graduates to continue working together to engage in land use decisions that impact built and natural environments in Central Oregon.

1000 Friends of Oregon 133 SW 2nd Ave., Suite 201, Portland 503-497-1000 info@friends.org friends.org

Kick-off Session of Central Oregon LULI on October 24th.

AT: PROJECT (ANTI-TRAFFICKING)

ABOUT US

Helping victims become survivors. As the local responders for the National Human Trafficking Hotline, The at: project (Anti-Trafficking Project) works directly with victims and survivors of human trafficking in Central Oregon. We provide confidential support and assistance to adult and minor survivors of sex and labor trafficking, including crisis intervention, case management, and connection to other resources.

At: project also coordinates the Deschutes County Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Response Team, the group responsible for responding to cases of human trafficking in Central Oregon. This team is a collaboration of agencies and law enforcement working together to coordinate and leverage resources to provide a comprehensive approach to child sex trafficking and services to victims and survivors. We are J Bar J Youth Services.

CENTRAL OREGON VETERANS RANCH

ABOUT US

COVR builds a community of camaraderie and support for combat veterans of all ages and eras at our 19-acre working farm. We offer education, mentoring, and therapeutic opportunities in farming, ranching, and gardening, as well as structured and unstructured opportunities for peer support. The Ranch is a hub that provides resources and builds a network of support for local veterans.

at: project 62895 Hamby Road, Bend (541) 604-5435 atproject@jbarj.org at-project.org

COVR offers an environment where veterans experience an immediate sense of belonging and find meaningful ways to contribute to a shared community. The ranch facilitates positive post-military service transitions for veterans that foster post-traumatic growth and restore life purpose and meaning. Volunteer opportunities, special projects and programs in the beautiful 19-acre Ranch setting bring veterans from as far as La Pine and Prineville to work together, share a meal, and form meaningful peer relationships that improve their lives and well-being. It is this social support that truly heals, prevents suicide and homelessness, and takes veterans beyond just surviving to lives of purpose and thriving.

Central Oregon Veterans Ranch 65920 61st Street, Bend 541-706-9062 info@covranch.org covranch.org

CENTRAL OREGON LANDWATCH

ABOUT US

We defend and plan for Central Oregon's livable future. As an environmental watchdog and land use advocate, we work to protect farm and forest land, conserve instream river flows, defend wildlife habitat, and advocate for equitable and sustainable communities. As a community-supported organization, the majority of our funding comes from individual donors. With your support we can defend our region’s beauty and unique character and continue to guide healthy and sustainable communities for Central Oregon’s livable future.

LINES FOR LIFE

ABOUT US

The YouthLine has been serving Central Oregon for over 20 years, working in classrooms and answering calls and texts from youth in crisis since 1993. In 2019, The YouthLine established the first YouthLine satellite team in Central Oregon on the OSU Cascades campus. Since then, more than 40 youth volunteers have been trained and answered thousands of crisis calls, texts, and chats in Oregon and across the United States.

In October of 2022, we opened a second Central Oregon satellite on the Warm Springs Reservation. This program will train native Native youth volunteers to respond to calls, texts and chats and engage them with relevant and culturally specific ideas. Our staff and youth volunteers are working hard to meet the growing needs of youth experiencing mental health issues — whether it is a bad grade, a relationship break-up, gender identity, or suicide ideation. The YouthLine is expanding to meet those needs and decrease the stigma surrounding talking about mental health and suicide.

YouthLine operates under the umbrella of Lines for Life; a non-profit dedicated to the prevention of substance abuse and suicide and the promotion of mental wellness for all.

DESCHUTES RIVER ALLIANCE

ABOUT US

The Deschutes River Alliance (DRA) is a science-based advocacy organization seeking collaborative solutions to the threats facing the Wild and Scenic Deschutes River and its tributaries. We advocate for cooler, cleaner water, a healthy ecosystem, and the recovery and protection of robust populations of resident and anadromous fish.

Our vision is a lower Deschutes River which is the confluence of a healthy ecosystem, sustainable economy and vibrant community. As a result of our science, outreach, and advocacy work, the DRA has become a leading voice in central Oregon regarding the health of this treasured Oregon river.

DESCHUTES RIVER CONSERVANCY

ABOUT US

Since 1996, Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) has brought together diverse stakeholders to create consensus-based solutions to complex water issues. Through our partnerships and innovative programs, DRC has restored more than 93,000 gallons per minute to our local rivers and streams, improving fish and wildlife habitat.

This year, we launched the free monthly Raise The Deschutes seminar series — check our website for upcoming topics and to watch previous talks.

A gift to DRC is a gift to the river and all who depend on it, now and for generations to come!

DIVERSABILITY INC.

ABOUT US

Diversability Inc. empowers community connections for individuals with diversabilities and their families. We envision a world where individuals with diversabilities are elevated from the margins and valued as contributing community members. Guided by our shared core values, the entire Diversability Inc. team collaborates with community partners to meet our mission and realize our vision.

Connecting historically marginalized people to their community happens through our direct service work and through the work of our DiversabilityVillage programs. Our direct services include employment support and mentoring/skill building. DiversabilityVillage is a recently launched website full of resources — a digital resource tool at your fingertips! DiversabilityVillage is also growing a housing program, considered the physical version of our digital resource tool.

Stay tuned as we collaborate to elevate the Inclusion Revolution!

ABOUT US RIMROCK TRAILS

With four locations in beautiful Central Oregon, Rimrock Trails Treatment Services provides comprehensive counseling and treatment services for individuals and families struggling with mental health and substance use issues.

Our treatment team consists of clinically trained mental health therapists, certified alcohol and drug counselors, and certified peer support specialists who work together to comprehensively understand and address the dynamic needs of each individual and their family. With support from the community, we create a foundation for healing, strengthen family connections, and offer hope for a brighter future.

Thank you for helping to ensure that local individuals and families have access to mental health counseling and substance use treatment services.

Diversability Inc. PO Box 1481, Bend 541-678-2704

diversabilityinc@gmail.com diversabilityinc.org

www.diversabilityvillage.org

Photo by Arian Stevens

ABOUT US

At Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & SW Washington (RMHC), we provide access to medical care, a home away from home, and a community of support for seriously ill or injured children and their families. We work every day to ensure families traveling for lifesaving or life-changing medical care can count on us whenever, and wherever they need us.

As the only free resource of its kind serving Oregon and SW Washington, our compassionate hospitality takes away the added stress of traveling long distances to and from the hospital, hotel costs, laundry, meals, and everyday necessities - and provides powerful support to the many families seeking specialized medical treatment and critical care for their children, far from home.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF OREGON & SW WASHINGTON

SNOWDAYS FOUNDATION

ABOUT US

Create access to snowboarding for youth in Central Oregon! Snowdays Foundation partners with youth-mentoring organizations to provide snowboard programming. Participants are engaged through the experience of learning to ride and empowered to apply this physical and mental success in their everyday lives.

The youth served by our partner organizations come from largely marginalized backgrounds. Whether they are the children of recent immigrants or youth experiencing housing insecurity, learning a new skill as a group is a universal bonding experience.

Each season we provide tickets, rentals, meals, transportation and instruction for 400 trips. In Central Oregon, we are so fortunate to live where we play. Sign up to volunteer coach Wednesdays at Hoodoo or make a donation that creates more access to our most beautiful spaces!

THE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER

ABOUT US

Over the last 33 years, The Environmental Center has grown to become a regional leader in environmental education, engagement, and climate action. Our work helps to shape sustainable communities that meet human needs equitably, live within our planet’s ecological limits and build a prosperous economy for all — without compromising the ability for future generations to do the same.

Our mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. We do this through educational programs, meaningful partnerships, and by advocating for policies to advance a low-carbon, resilient future.

VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE

ABOUT US

Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades (VIM) is a nonprofit clinic in Bend that provides free medical care to low-income, uninsured adults from working families in Central Oregon. Top diagnoses include diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. One pre-diabetic patient shared, “I was referred to the Diabetes Education class. I learned to eat a balanced and healthy diet with special attention to my intake of carbohydrates. Since becoming a patient at VIM, I am living a healthier lifestyle. I would not be able to afford medical care otherwise.”

VIM serves over 950 patients annually and is the only clinic in Central Oregon that cares exclusively for the uninsured without charge. Patients receive primary and specialty medical care, prescription medications, mental health care, surgery, physical therapy, lab work, imaging and medical tests, and targeted patient education programs. All care is provided through medical and support volunteers and an extensive community network including 171 off-site medical partners that saw 603 VIM patients in 2021-2022 upon referral. With your help we will improve the health and wellness of the medically uninsured or critically underserved through the engagement of professionals, community partners, and dedicated volunteers!

The Environmental Center 16 NW Kansas Ave, Bend 541-385-6908 info@envirocenter.org envirocenter.org

Volunteers In Medicine 2300 NE Neff Rd, Bend (541)585-9007 www.vim-cascades.org

THE PEACEFUL PRESENCE PROJECT

ABOUT US

We provide non-medical, thoughtful support to individuals and families facing serious and terminal illness. Our mission is to reimagine the way our community talks about, plans for and experiences serious and terminal illness. We offer community and clinical education to improve death and grief literacy; holistic and proactive planning for advanced illness care and compassionate bedside presence with our end-of-life doulas.

Donations support our strategic initiatives:

• Build a community-centered No One Dies Alone program for Central Oregon to mitigate barriers to care

• Cultivate a referral network and lay navigator program for individuals living with serious illness

• Develop peer support networks for Veterans and faith communities, especially in rural Oregon. The Peaceful Presence Project believes that equitable and compassionate end of life care is a human right and as such, we seek to make our services accessible to every person who desires our support.

Grandma’s House

Shelter and programs for youth who are pregnant or parenting while experiencing homelessness or escaping abuse. A safe and supportive environment where they can learn about health and parenting, continue their education, and gain the needed life skills for a smooth transition into independent living or a safe return to family.

After 25 years operating independently, Grandma’s House joined J Bar J Youth Services in 2017

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Igniting Potential Through Mentorship: Matching professionally screened adult mentors (Bigs) and kids (Littles) to defend, ignite and empower their potential. A local affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

The Learning Center

Academics to develop the whole person, socially, emotionally, and academically. Working to increase grade level and re-engage youth in the learning process. Serving students at the Boys Ranch, J5, and The Academy at Sisters.

1989

Cascade Youth & Family Center

Shelter and programs for youth who have runaway or are experiencing homelessness, as well as youth at risk of running away. Crisis Intervention - Family Mediation - Street OutreachEmergency Shelter. Longer term Transitional Living at the LOFT helps youth complete their education and develop skills for self-sufficiency.

at: project

As the local responders for the National Human Trafficking Hotline, The at: project (Anti-Trafficking Project) works directly with victims and survivors of human trafficking in Central Oregon. We provide confidential support and assistance to adult and minor survivors of sex and labor trafficking, including crisis intervention, case management, and connection to other resources.

Kindred Connections

Helping Families in crisis who lack a safety net: Mobilizing and equipping mentoring families and area church communities to provide support while parents work to secure stability for their families.

2015

The Academy at Sisters

A therapeutic boarding school empowering young women to find wholeness and achieve academic excellence. Anxiety, depression, and other struggles teenagers face can become daunting hurdles. Our multi-faceted therapeutic approaches to help girls recognize and challenge their beliefs and patterns, to heal, and to build healthy lives.

Oregon High Desert Classics

1989

The prestigious hunter jumper horse show which provides funding to support J Bar J Youth Services.

J Bar J Boys Ranch & J5

J Bar J Boys Ranch is a residential treatment program for youth who are involved in the juvenile justice system, providing an opportunity to restructure thinking, succeed academically, and grow in responsibility. J5 offers short-term stabilization, assisting boys on parole or probation to move to lesser level of support by teaching intervention and deescalation skills.