CO Give Guide 2023

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LETTER FROM OUR FOUNDER Welcome to Central Oregon Gives! This is our sixth 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 People People.

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

We believe that play holds the key to happy and healthy lives in our community.

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Bend Park & Recreation Foundation helps provide access to play.

Thank you for supporting opportunities for all to grow and thrive.

Learn more at bendparksandrec. org/foundation

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. 14, 2024 6. Watch the donations roll in and see who wins the big prize!

ABOUT CENTRAL OREGON GIVES Central Oregon Gives is not just an annual giving program; it’s a movement that empowers our community to come together and make a real difference. Powered by your favorite free, weekly newspaper, Source Weekly, Central Oregon Gives has consistently raised thousands of dollars each year for local nonprofits. But we need your help to keep the momentum going and continue supporting the causes that matter most to our community.

BECOME A MEMBER Help us ensure that the Source Weekly remains a vital part of our community and continues to make a meaningful impact. Become a member today and be a part of something bigger than just newsprint.

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WEEK 1 - Nov 8-14 Boss Rambler & Mt. Bachelor

• 1 free cup of boss coffee • Be entered to win a 2023/2024 Single Day Alpine Lift Ticket at Mt. Bachelor

WEEK 2 - Nov 15-21 Fjallraven & High Desert Frameworks

• 20% off entire purchase (excludes Kanken bags) at Fjallraven • Free photo print or $8 credit towards print project at High Desert Frameworks • Be entered to win a Men’s or Women’s Vardag Pile Fleece Jacket from Fjallraven

WEEK 3 - Nov 22-Nov 28 Backporch Coffee Roasters, Metalheads Boutique & Worthy Brewing • 1 free coffee drink of you choice, Bond St. location only (not to exceed $6 value) at Backporch Coffee Roasters • Be entered to win a Customized Pet ID Tag & matching Keychain or Bracelet by Metalheads Boutique • Be entered to win a $100 gift card to use at Worthy Brewing

WEEK 5 – Dec 6-Dec 12 Sisters Coffee Co, SCP Redmond Hotel & Sunriver Brewing

• 1 free coffee at Sisters Coffee Co • 1 free pint of beer at SCP Redmond Hotel • Be entered to win a $100 gift card to use at Sunriver Brewing • Be entered to win a 2-night stay at SCP Redmond Hotel

WEEK 6 - Dec 13-Dec 19 GoodLife Brewing Company & barre3

• $7 credit (applied to final bill with purchase of food) at GoodLife Brewing Company • Be entered to win one month of unlimited classes at barre3

WEEK 7 – Dec 20-Dec 31 Silver Moon Brewing, Breedlove Guitars & Old Mill District • 1 free pint ($7 value) at Silver Moon Brewing • Be entered to win a Breedlove Guitar • Be entered to win a custom Old Mill gift package including concert tickets to Hayden Homes Amphitheater

WEEK 4 - Nov 29-Dec 5 Cascade Lakes Brewing Co & Powder House Ski & Snowboard

• 1 free pint per person (at any of their 3 locations) • Be entered to win a $50 gift card and merch (valued at $100) from Cascade Lakes Brewing Co • Be entered to win a Seirus Atlas Heat Touch Gloves valued at $250 (can select Men’s or Women’s & size) from Powder House Ski & Snowboard

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EDUCATION, FAMILY & CHILDREN MEET OUR LOCAL NON PROFITS at: Project Bend Endurance Academy Bend Park & Recreation Foundation Big Brother Big Sisters of Central Oregon Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend CASA of Central Oregon Cascade School of Music Children’s Museum of Central Oregon COCC Foundation Deschutes Children’s Foundation Desert Sky Montessori Discover Your Forest Every Child Central Oregon Family Resource Center

Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Heart of Oregon Corps J Bar J Boys Ranch KIDS Center Kindred Connections Latino Community Association MountainStar Family Relief Nursery Samara Learning Center Saving Grace Sisters GRO SMART Reading The Jasper Fox Project Warm Springs Community Action

AT: PROJECT 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.

The at:project also coordinates the Anti-Trafficking Alliance of Central Oregon (ATACO) which is a multidisciplinary collaboration of agencies working together to coordinate and leverage local resources to provide a comprehensive approach to human trafficking and exploitation that brings trained, skilled, trauma-responsive service to identify and recovers victims of human trafficking; proactively investigate, identify, apprehend and prosecute those engaged in human trafficking; and provide trauma-informed, survivor-centered services to those impacted by human trafficking and exploitation.

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

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BEND ENDURANCE ACADEMY ABOUT US Mission Statement: We promote personal wellness through active, outdoor experiences. We emphasize teamwork, personal growth and community responsibility.

Discover the Bend Endurance Academy: Where Passion Meets Purpose!

Bend Endurance Academy is on a mission to transform lives through the power of active, outdoor experiences. Our commitment to fostering a culture of health, unity, and personal development is the heartbeat of our organization. We excel at leading youth through their journey in non-traditional and outdoor based sports in a way that encourages participation for longer, and promotes healthy living after they graduate out of our teams as young adults.

Established in 2009, we have been dedicated to nurturing the potential of our youth and juniors through our specialized programs in Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, and Nordic Skiing. In 2023, we reached a significant milestone by inaugurating brand-new offices and a state-of-the-art youth specific climbing facility, uniting all our programs and staff under one roof. This expansion represents our unwavering commitment to enhancing the lives of our participants and expanding our reach in the community.

How We Put Your Donations to Work: Your donations have a positive impact and help more kids stay active in their sport for longer.

• Increase needs based tuition assistance • Maintain reasonably priced programs and teams • Continue to build out our youth specific climbing and programming facility To learn more about the Bend Endurance Academy and how you can join us in this incredible journey, please visit our website at www.bendenduranceacademy.org.

Together, we can impact more kids, one outdoor adventure at a time.

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Bend Endurance Academy 222 SE Reed Market Rd Ste 200, Bend 541-904-5048 info@bendenduranceacademy.org bendenduranceacademy.org

BEND PARK & RECREATION FOUNDATION ABOUT US Give Play!

There are many people in our community who face the challenges of affording to live and work in Bend and finding the money to pay for essential programs like afterschool care, a session of swim lessons or the chance for their children to play on a team. Your donation to Bend Park & Recreation Foundation can help by providing the resources needed to take part in Bend Park and Recreation District activities that can improve health, develop confidence and independence, and enrich lives.

To learn more about the recreation scholarship program and how you can help, visit www.bendparksandrec.org/give.

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Bend Park & Recreation Foundation 541-706-6127 foundation@bendparksandrec.org bendparksandrec.org/give

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF CENTRAL OREGON ABOUT US

Mentorship remains one of the most powerful tools we have to close the gap between people and possibility. The power of mentorship lies in the moments that spark curiosity, aspiration, and inspire potential. Maybe it was the coach who encouraged you to keep going.

The guidance counselor who insisted your dreams were within reach.

Even the littlest moments can grow into big ones – with a little encouragement, a little hope, and a little inspiration.

You don’t need to have a specific title, a degree, or any special qualifications other than being compassionate, patient, and accepting.

You don’t have to be perfect, you just have to be present. It takes a little time, a little encouragement and a laugh or two, so that every child has what—and who—they need to achieve a BIG and brighter future.

90% of Bigs with Big Brothers Big Sisters are proud of their time mentoring. 85% of alumni believe their involvement changed their life for the better. Mentors, called Bigs, say they benefitted from their mentorship relationship just as much, if not more, than their Littles.

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. It tkaes LITTLE to be BIG. We are J Bar J Youth Services.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon 2125 NE Daggett Ln, Bend 541-312-6047 bbbsco.org bbsco.org

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BEND ABOUT US The time after the final school bell rings is critical.

Raise Your Hand and give kids a safe place to thrive in Bend.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend believes kids are the heart of creating a great future. When countless children locally have no place to go after school, they face challenges that can impact their progress and success.

Our Club provides a safe place for youth to build meaningful connections with trusted people and have life-enhancing experiences that keep them on the pathway to a great future.

When you Raise Your Hand and donate, you are standing behind students everywhere this school year. You are ensuring that our Clubs can continue to support over 60% of our families with financial-aid and scholarships.

This winter, our goal is to raise $5,000 when community champions - like you - Raise Your Hand. Giving today will fund scholarships for kids to attend Club.

Raise Your Hand and give today. Great futures start here!

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend 500 NW Wall St., Bend 541-617-2877 Alice@BGC.org bgbcbend.org

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CASA OF CENTRAL OREGON ABOUT US

CASA of Central Oregon is a nonprofit organization that recruits, trains and supports volunteers who advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the court system. CASA volunteers work within the courts in collaboration with key agencies, legal counsel and community resources to ensure that every child in foster care in Central Oregon can transition into a safe and permanent home.

CASA of Central Oregon 1029 NW 14th St #100, Bend 541-389-1618 info@casaofcentraloregon.org www.casaofcentraloregon.org

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.

Cascade School of Music 510 NE 3rd St Bend (541) 382-6866 info@cascadeschoolofmusic.org www.cascadeschoolofmusic.org

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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF CENTRAL OREGON ABOUT US

Central Oregon is known for the high desert landscape and outdoor recreation, but lacks informal learning opportunities and educational programming for the youngest members of the community. For decades, research has shown that understanding STEAM concepts begins in infancy (Wiley 2012, Butterworth 2005), but engagement and play opportunities based on these concepts still lag for young children. Caregivers and educators recognize this need, but often find themselves with limited resources.

In an increasingly complex world, a Children’s Museum is a place where children and their families can experience the world through hands-on-play and exploration in surroundings designed just for them. At CMCO, visitors will step into a rich and immersive environment of STEAM-based exhibits and programming that is firmly grounded in the local environment and history of Bend and Central Oregon. As the only region in Oregon without a Children’s Museum, CMCO will become a much needed quality of life resource for informal, hands-on family learning.

With a deep commitment to accessibility and inclusion, CMCO will be a community connector across the region and a place where visitors feel welcomed and accepted.

Children’s Museum of Central Oregon 320 SW Century Dr., #405-259, Bend 458-202-9941 admin@cmcoregon.org cmcoregon.org

COCC FOUNDATION ABOUT US WHO ARE WE Since 1955, COCC Foundation scholarships have enabled students to learn new skills, earn technical certificates, complete two-year associate degrees and be prepared to pursue the remainder of their undergraduate studies at a college or university.

WHAT WE DO Our scholarships provide financial support, but for many students being a scholarship recipient means something more. It means someone believes in them enough to provide them with the financial resources needed to attend COCC. It means someone else believes in their dreams!

COCC Foundation 2600 NW College Way, Bend 541-383-7225 foundation@cocc.edu cocc.edu/foundation

DESCHUTES CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION ABOUT US

Deschutes Children’s Foundation is a safe haven for children and a home for the nonprofits serving them. Tens of thousands of vulnerable children and families come to DCF campuses seeking resources. 20 nonprofit partners at 4 DCF campuses in Redmond, Bend, and La Pine are there to ensure families have what they need not only to survive but to thrive!

Families have access to essentials for infants, therapeutic and health services, early childhood education, nutrition/food assistance, and more.

The need in our community for our services is ever growing and you can help! We envision a community where all children and families have the resources they need to thrive. You can help us bring this vision to life. Your donations will support vulnerable families. You will be directly invested in building a brighter future for our community’s most precious resource, our children.

Donations to Deschutes Children’s Foundation support our mission of providing the space and support where nonprofits succeed at helping children and families.

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Deschutes Children’s Foundation 1010 NW 14th St., Bend 541-388-3101 info@deschuteschildrensfoundation.org deschuteschildrensfoundation.org

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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.

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2019

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.

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

1994

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.

Youth & 1989 Cascade 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 Outreach Emergency Shelter. Longer term Transitional Living at the LOFT helps youth complete their education and develop skills for self-sufficiency.

We We Are Are

JJ Bar Bar JJ Youth Youth Services Services

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.

1994 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.

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DESERT SKY MONTESSORI ABOUT US Desert Sky Montessori is Central Oregon’s only tuition-free public Montessori Elementary School. As a public charter and nonprofit, we serve a diverse community and are committed to bringing the highest quality, Montessori-based education to our students.

Children at Desert Sky benefit from one-on-one learning, individualized and self-paced lesson plans, and a smaller student to teacher ratio.

Our teachers and staff are committed to the development of the whole child through a curriculum rooted in Montessori philosophy and principles that emphasize: • Education and personal development • Improving academic performance and attitudes • Motivating students to become confident, competent, creative lifelong learners • Encouraging students to be 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. Your contribution will help us extend our reach and empower more students to develop into productive, culturally diverse, successful people that will impact our community here in Central Oregon and beyond our borders.

Thank you for considering Desert Sky Montessori in this giving season!

“The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.” -Dr. Maria Montessori

Desert Sky Montessori 63175 O.B. Riley Rd., Bend 541-350-2090 info@dsmontessori.org dsmontessori.org

DISCOVER YOUR FOREST ABOUT US We offer entirely free conservation and environmental education programs across Central Oregon to preK-12 students. Through donations, we are able to ensure all youth have the opportunity to participate regardless of ability, language or socioeconomic status.

Your donations will ensure students are able to: • Learn to enjoy the outdoors and grow a positive attitude toward the natural world.

• Observe and experience nature while becoming familiar with its systems and species.

• Learn about the ecological web in Central Oregon and across the globe.

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

• Build deep positive connections with the outdoors and learn how to protect and preserve them for the future.

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Discover Your Forest 63095 Deschutes Market Rd., Bend 541-383-4043 info@discoveryourforest.org discoveryourforest.org

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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: https://everychildoregon. org/centraloregon/

Every Child PO Box 953, Redmond 541-610-9455 info@everychildcentraloregon.org everychildoregon.org/centraloregon

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.”

Family Resource Center 2500 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Ste 130, Bend 541-389-5468 frc@frconline.org

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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, life-altering 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.

Heart of Oregon Corps PO Box 279, Bend 541-633-7834 info@heartoforegon.org heartoforegon.org

J BAR J BOYS RANCH 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.

J Bar J Boys Ranch 62895 Hamby Road, Bend 541-389-1409 info@jbarj.org www.jbarj.org

KIDS CENTER ABOUT US KIDS Center is working to end child abuse across Central Oregon.

Each year, we help hundreds of children find hope and healing after abuse. At KIDS Center, children can feel safe, seen and heard.

We provide child-friendly medical exams, forensic interviews, family support, and on-going therapy—at no cost to families.

We’ve also trained 16,300 adults to identify and prevent child abuse, so Central Oregon can be a safer place for all kids.

If you believe in a world free from abuse, join us. Become a supporter, take a training, or volunteer. Together we can make a difference.

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KIDS Center 1375 NW Kingston Ave, Bend 541-306-6063 give@kidscenter.org kidscenter.org

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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.

In Redmond, the new KC Center will provide a welcoming environment for kids to learn practical life skills and short-term housing for kids who need a safe place to stay.

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

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!

Latino Community Association 2680 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Suite 110, Bend, OR 97701 541-325-9407 mary@latca.org www.latinocommunityassociation.org

MOUNTAINSTAR FAMILY RELIEF NURSERY ABOUT US MountainStar is a child abuse and neglect prevention organization serving Central Oregon families. We help children overcome adverse childhood experiences, leading to improved socio-emotional skills, healthier relationships, and long-term health. This investment in families results in increased employment and earnings, parent education, generational stability, and decreases in government assistance. Now in its 22nd year, MountainStar has served over 5,500 children and their families with services in Bend, Redmond, La Pine, Madras, Warm Springs, and Prineville. 99% of children enrolled in our program remain safe from 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.

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery 2125 NE Daggett Ln., Bend 541-322-6820 info@mtstar.org mtstar.org

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SAMARA LEARNING CENTER ABOUT US

Samara Learning Center is one of the few organizations in Oregon that specializes in working with kids who are neurodivergent (ADHD, dyslexia, high-functioning autism, etc.). We are named after the helicopter-like winged seeds of a tree, such as a Big Leaf Maple. Similar to samaras, kids need the right environment to grow strong enough to reach for the sky and flexible enough to bend in the wind. We teach kids to “Soar with Your Strengths” through our Samara Day School, MAPLE Tutoring program, Samara After-school Program (SAP), and our Elective Collective (enrichment opportunities, like Social Skills Improv Class, StopMotion Animation, etc.).

Samara helps kids find their individual pathways to success while participating in the cultivation of society to best guide them on their way. Therefore, Samara additionally co-facilitates Central Oregon Attention Deficit Disorder Info./Support Group (COADD), part of Central Oregon’s Decoding Dyslexia, and speak/ present at community engagements. In addition, 2023 was the 6th year that Heather Chatem, Executive Director, spoke to the Teacher Education program at OSU, Cascades as an expert for a “Variety of Learners.” At least 30% of the people in the penitentiary system have been identified as being neurodivergent, but almost the same percentage also makes up the entrepreneurs of the US. Let us all help the successful pathway more likely to be traversed.

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Samara Learning Center 230 NE 9th St., Bend 541-419-3324 info@samaralearningcenter.org samaralearningcenter.org

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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.

Saving Grace 1004 NW Milwaukee Ave., Ste 100, Bend 541-382-9227 info@saving-grace.org saving-grace.org

SISTERS GRO ABOUT US Sisters GRO partners with individuals and businesses across the region to ensure equitable access to continuing education for all Sisters High School students. Whether students plan to pursue trade or technical programs, or are headed for a two- or four-year degree, Sisters GRO awards at least one scholarship to every SHS student that applies. Our mission is to help graduates achieve their educational aspirations, inspiring them to give back by becoming more.

Since 2008, Sisters GRO has awarded over 1,300 scholarships which have reduced local student debt by more than $1,900,000. Thank you to all past and present donors for growing funds for GROwing futures.

Sisters GRO PO Box 1546, Sisters info@SistersGRO.org SistersGRO.org

SMART READING ABOUT US 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.

SMART Reading 1029 NW 14th St Suite 101, Bend 541-797-7726 jzardinejad@smartreading.org smartreading.org

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With Sunriver Resort’s Stay For Schools special offer, book a staycation from now until May 2024, and 10% of your entire stay will be donated directly to a Central Oregon school of your choice. Enjoy a getaway while giving back to your community.

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THE JASPER FOX PROJECT ABOUT US The mission of The Jasper Fox Project is to comfort families who have experienced stillbirth, miscarriage, and infant loss. We do this by sewing handmade stuffed animal foxes and weighing them to match the exact birth weight of a child who passed away. These foxes are personalized and unique gifts meant to offer comfort to the parents and recognition to the child. In the last two years, we have sent over 250 foxes to families in 38 states and 2 countries internationally.

We have begun networking with local churches and resource centers to be a readily available service when a community member experiences a loss. In a situation where many friends and families don’t know what to do or to say, we offer a simple and sweet gift to be sent to those who are grieving. Our goal is that no family would have empty arms after a loss.

The Jasper Fox Project 1594 NW Kingswood Ave Redmond 541-948-7246 info@jasperfoxproject.org jasperfoxproject.org

WARM SPRINGS COMMUNITY ACTION ABOUT US

The Warm Springs Community Action Team (WSCAT) is located on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, home to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. WSCAT promotes community development on the reservation 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 offer services in four main program areas: asset building, local business promotion, workforce development, and education for personal and professional development. Our programs include individual development accounts (IDAs); free tax preparation services; financial, business, and homeownership education and counseling; apprenticeships, internships, and job training opportunities; and an outdoor market. We manage a food cart (Twisted Teepee) and café (Painted Pony) and are in the process of renovating the oldest building on the reservation, the Commissary, and turning it into a small business incubator. We offer a youth program, where youth learn about their culture while gaining work experience and skills in many of our program areas.

Each of our programs provide resources for our tribal members to succeed, and some of our programs facilitate connections between Warm Springs tribal members and people/organizations throughout Central Oregon.

We have provided assistance to over 2,000 people, about half the reservation’s population, over the past five years, and demand for our programs continues to grow.

Please consider making a donation to support us and our continued success in Warm Springs! Kw’athlashamash!

(Thank you in Ichishkíin, one of the three tribal languages in Warm Springs).

Warm Springs Community Action Team (WSCAT) PO Box 149 Warm Springs, Bend 541-553-3148 leah@wscat.org wscat.org

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ARTS & CULTURE MEET OUR LOCAL NON PROFITS Hearts Unknown Education (HÚE) KPOV OUT Central Oregon World MUSE

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 well 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. $50,000+ has gone to support local and global grass-roots projects through MUSE Makers.

We are committed to making our programming as inclusive and equitable as possible by: Offering virtual options for our programming when possible.

Providing equity-based ticket pricing for all events.

Supporting local change makers with small grants.

Creating public art exhibits to amplify youth voices.

Producing award winning documentary films that address the need for LGBTQ+ representation and water issues in the West from the Indigenous perspective and are available for use by other nonprofits and in schools.

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World MUSE 2540 NW French Court, Bend 541-410-5513 info@theworldmuse.org theworldmuse.org

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HEARTS UNKNOWN EDUCATION (HÚE) ABOUT US Every kid deserves a safe place to work through big feelings. When kids come to Hearts Unknown Education (HÚE), that place might be a canvas (or a drum, or a stage, or a conversation with a caring mental health professional).

We know art heals, and creative expression and community are two of the BEST ways we know to facilitate healing, create belonging, and nurture mental health for kiddos who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and other challenges.

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 valuable opportunities for at-risk youth (age 6-18) to express themselves through art (we currently offer painting, knitting and music with ideally theatre, photography, and film down the road), to connect with one another, and to learn appreciation of their special talents and perspectives. HÚE is dedicated to supporting both youth and family members in finding community resources, improving communication and connection, and above all finding a safe space.

To ensure that finances are not a barrier to the type of connection and healing kids find at HÚE, all classes are offered free of charge.

Your Donation to HÚE provides: • Funding to secure a dedicated art space where HÚE Kids can THRIVE • Increased access to qualified mental health support and community resources • Expanded class availability and offerings • Supplies and materials needed for students to express themselves

Hearts Unknown Education (HÚE) DIY Cave – 444 SE 9th Street Suite 150 Bend 541-213-0679 Nicola@ilovehue.org ilovehue.org

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KPOV ABOUT US

KPOV is more than just a radio station!

We’re a vital community resource for independent news, talk shows and music ranging from country to classical, rap to rhythm and blues, rock to reggae, and all the genres in between.

This amazing bundle of services is supported by listeners like you who love to discover new music, new artists, and even new ways of thinking.

KPOV is proud to have been voted 2023’s Best Radio Station by our Central Oregon community and we want to keep this great mix of programming coming your way.

Over 90% of KPOV’s funding comes from our listeners and we receive no public funding, so when you donate to KPOV, your donation goes towards general operations including paying for syndicated programming, paying our staff, making needed investments on infrastructure, and keeping the lights on!

Please make a gift of support to KPOV, YOUR High Desert Community Radio

KPOV 501 NW Bond St., Bend, OR 97703 541-322-0863 kpov.org KPOV App for Android - https://bit.ly/44XxVhs KPOV App for Apple - https://bit.ly/3RqxQPY

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Homelessness as a child or youth is a major risk factor for homelessness as an adult.

Runaway youth often cite family conflict as a primary reason for leaving home.

Unsheltered youth risk victimization and face huge obstacles to education and employment. cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org

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OUT CENTRAL OREGON ABOUT US OUT Central Oregon promotes inclusivity, visibility, and advocacy 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 between businesses, government agencies, and other nonprofit 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. OUT Central Oregon has become an information and resource hub for the LGBTQ+ community, helping to establish Central Oregon as welcoming and fostering a vibrant LGBTQ+ culture and community.

Highlights of some recent activities are included below: • Annual production of Winter PrideFest, the only multi-day and multi-event celebration of inclusivity in the outdoors in the PNW, with approximately 1,200 attendees in 2023 • Created and produced the inaugural “Halloween Youth Night” in 2022, which continued in 2023 • Produced a panel discussion primarily related to Trans and Non-Binary health topics, Queer civil rights, and LGBTQ+ housing during June Pride 2023 • Produced an LGBTQ+ Social Mixer during June Pride 2023 • Distributed over 75,000 YOU ARE WELCOME HERE progress pride flag stickers to individuals, businesses, school districts, and cities/towns at no cost • Assist other LGBTQ+-focused organizations and their initiatives by providing paid promotion, social media outreach social media marketing, and inclusion of their events on our Community Events calendar • Support of multiple other LGBTQ+-focused or related organizations, both financial and in-kind

Your donation will: • Provide critical funding needed for OUT Central Oregon to continue to serve our LGBTQ+ community currently facing significant challenges • Expand Winter PrideFest 2024 with new community events not included in previous festivals • Continue our YOU ARE WELCOME HERE sticker program to provide Central Oregonians an opportunity to increase visible support for the LGBTQ+ community

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ANIMAL WELFARE MEET OUR LOCAL NON PROFITS BrightSide Animal Center Companion Animal Medical Project Dogpac Equine Outreach Furry Freight Shelter Transport Humane Society of Central Oregon Human Society of the Ochocos

Pet Evacuation Team Rebel Souls Rescue Street Dog Hero Think Wild Ember’s Wildflower Animal Sanctuary & Bunny Rescue

DOGPAC ABOUT US Dogpac supports off-leash recreation and responsible dog ownership. We work with Bend Parks and Rec and the Forest Service to provide access to public lands, including dog parks and the Deschutes National Forest. We are the voice of Central Oregon dog lovers (and visitors), who walk, hike, bike, ski, and snowshoe with their best friends. We developed the only dog-friendly, groomed xc ski trails in Oregon, at Wanoga SnoPark. We give out thousands of free Off-Leash brochures with information about dog-friendly places to go.

Your donations support trail-grooming at Wanoga, brochures, disposal of poop from Rimrock and Phil’s Trailheads, and other dogfriendly activities.

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Dogpac P.O. Box 2091, Bend happytails@dogpac.org dogpac.org

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BRIGHTSIDE ANIMAL CENTER ABOUT US BrightSide Animal Center is a dedicated 501C3 nonprofit committed to creating a brighter future for animals in our community.

Previously known as the Humane Society of Redmond, founded in 1987, BrightSide is a high-save shelter, devoted to offering shelter, care, placement, and preventive services to animals in Central Oregon.

Before any animal leaves our care to a forever home, they receive comprehensive medical attention. This includes vaccinations, microchipping, spaying or neutering, and licensing. We want to make sure that every animal is fully prepared for the next chapter of their life, bringing joy to their new families and providing a safe and healthy future.

Our commitment extends beyond the animals under our care through our pet food pantry, a lifeline for individuals in need. On average, we assist 3 to 5 people daily by providing essential dog and cat food, ensuring their pets receive proper care even during challenging circumstances.

At the core of our mission is the commitment to providing animals a second chance at a fulfilling life. BrightSide serves as their voice, advocating for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Your donation, at any level, helps save lives: $20 can vaccinate a shelter pet. $30 covers microchipping one animal. $50 supports virus testing for one animal. $250 covers a dog’s spay and neuter surgery. $750 buys a month’s worth of kitty litter for the shelter $2,000 supports one month of dog and cat food for the shelter BrightSide Animal Center 1355 NE Hemlock Ave, Redmond 541-923-0882 info@brightsideanimals.org brightsideanimals.org

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COMPANION ANIMAL MEDICAL PROJECT ABOUT US Join CAMP’s “No Place Like Home” Campaign!

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.

Since our inception we have, at no-cost to owners, • Vaccinated 1,000+ pets, • Performed 300+ spay & neuters, • Financially covered 50 critical-care cases, • And, distributed 10,000+ pounds of pet food.

In the midst of a housing crisis, we are building something important in this place we all call “home.” We are laying a foundation of stability, hope, and unconditional love by ensuring the furry family members of our unhoused neighbors can thrive, regardless of their humans’ current circumstances. While our services are animal-focused, our goals are always human-centered.

The saying goes, “There is no place like home.” But the idea of “home” extends beyond four walls and a roof. It is a place where we feel safe, secure, and supported. Sometimes that place looks like a building or a person, and sometimes it looks like a furball with a wagging tail. CAMP concentrates on the latter, but we honor all the ways “home” is expressed and experienced.

CAMP is now looking for our own “home.” A space where we can stock-up on critical supplies, store our mobile clinic van, and safely provide short term foster or rehoming services when reunification is not possible.

We have a goal of raising $15,000 by the end of 2023 in order to secure a rented office and warehouse facility. Please help us reach it by making a gift and joining our “No Place Like Home” campaign. A home for CAMP means a safer and healthier future for our community members regardless of their housing status.

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Companion Animal Medical Project 64682 Cook Ave. #70, Bend 541-728-3439 johannah@campclinics.org campclinics.org

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EMBER’S WILDFLOWER ANIMAL SANCTUARY AND BUNNY RESCUE ABOUT US

Ember’s Wildflower Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established in 2019 that serves Central Oregon and surrounding regions by providing the only bunny-specific rescue and sanctuary option for our community.

Domestic bunnies are the 3rd most abandoned pet. Our mission is to provide rescue and sanctuary to abandoned and unwanted domestic bunnies; to spay/neuter, vaccinate, provide veterinary care, and prepare them to be adopted into loving homes through socialization and training. To provide education and resources for current and future bunny owners and reduce cycles of surrendering unwanted animals by carefully reviewing potential adopters and ensuring good matches of humans and companion animals. For bunnies whose medical needs preclude them from adoption, we will provide lifelong sanctuary.

Most rescues are experiencing record surrender and we are no exception. Our rescue barn is full, and we have a long waitlist. We request a surrender donation, although we don’t always receive one. Medical costs incurred with each bunny are as follows: $150 Spay $100 Neuter $30 RHDV2 vaccination $15 Microchip As of Sept. 1, Embers has taken in 344, spayed/neutered 233, adopted out 244, administered 224 RHDV2 vaccines and paid for 16 lifesaving surgeries.

Ember’s Wildflower Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue 541-419-9173 wildflowerbunnylove@gmail.com emberswildflower.org

EQUINE OUTREACH HORSE RESCUE ABOUT US

Equine Outreach is a horse rescue in Bend, Oregon that accepts as many abused, neglected, medically compromised, and senior equines as possible. From there, we focus on providing top-grade medical care, rehabilitation, positive training, and all the love, hugs, and TLC we can give. Some horses become sanctuary or hospice horses who remain in our care, while others are carefully and meticulously adopted out to new homes.

While not always the case, Equine Outreach is often a landing place for horses and mules in their senior years who would otherwise have an uncertain future.

We believe that every horse deserves respect, dignity, love, and compassionate care in all stages of life. We are a place for the community to participate in the care of these special equines while developing awareness of issues surrounding neglected and abused horses and learning horse handling skills.

Because our senior herd all have special medical needs, we are seeking in part to fundraise this holiday to establish an Emergency Veterinary Care & Transport Fund. This fund will be used for obtaining safe transport to medical care and for unexpected medical emergencies that often cost double or triple of our routine vet care budget. However, there are many ways you can help!

See below for how your dollars can go to work for our herd: $25 Buys must-have equipment like halters & salt licks $50 Buys a bag of grain for the herd $100 Buys medication for a senior horse $200 Buys a month’s supply of vitamins and supplements $500 Buys new equipment for the ranch $5,000 Provides a horse’s complete care for a year Thank you for considering donating to Equine Outreach this holiday season!

Equine Outreach Horse Rescue 2660 NE Hwy 20, Ste. 610-548, Bend admin@equineoutreach.org equineoutreach.org

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Companion Animal Medical Project (CAMP) is a homegrown, grassroots nonprofit that was started, and operates right here in Central Oregon.

Established in 2020, the CAMP mission is to help ease the burden on those experiencing homelessness by providing veterinary care and supplies to their companion animals.

CAMP’S services include: • Wellness • Vaccinations • Spay/Neuter • Emergency Assistance • Pet food/supply distribution • Return-to-owner assistance

Central Oregon’s Most Advanced

Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Hospital VRCCO offers the highest level of personalized, advanced pet care with board-certified specialists.

Emergency Care

Surgery

Internal Medicine

Oncology

Ophthalmology

Dermatology

Physical Rehabilitation

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24 Hours, 7 Days a Week 541.210.9200

www.vrcvet.com

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COMING SOON! A second VRCCO hospital will be opening in Bend in January 2024.

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FURRY FREIGHT SHELTER TRANSPORT ABOUT US

Our mission at 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. Pets go from unwanted and thrown away to loved family members just by changing their location.

We also offer a Spay it Forward program through our partners in these overpopulated areas so when an owner with low income needs support getting their pets fixed, we are able to help which reduces the number of pets going into already overcapacity shelters.

Your gift truly helps save lives. $35 pays to transport a pet to safety, $65 pays to fix a pet for an owner with low income, and prevents their puppies from going to the shelter. Want to learn more about our work? Follow us on social media or check out our website for volunteer opportunities at furryfreight.org/help.

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 (HSCO) has been serving Central Oregon since 1961 with a mission to strengthen the human-animal bond by advocating and compassionately caring for pets and their people.

HSCO is a Socially Conscious Shelter that strives to ensure the best possible outcomes for homeless companion animals in our care for 7 counties within a 100-mile radius.

HSCO SERVICES • Provides a safe place for abandoned, neglected, or abused animals • Adoption places thousands of pets into loving, responsible homes • Lost and Found reunites 88% of stray dogs and 35% of stray cats • HOPE Pet Food Bank Assistance for 700 pet families • Community Animals Program humanely trap, vaccinate, and spay/neuter for 800 animals

Humane Society of Central Oregon 61170 SE 27th Street, Bend 541-382-3537 becky@hsco.org hsco.org

HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE OCHOCOS ABOUT US

HSO was founded in 1995 in a temporary structure and serves a 3,000 square mile area stretching all the way to Burns with a diversified resident population that has grown 47% since its beginning! Though its major focus is Crook County, the animal shelter assists and adopts to people from all around Central Oregon, including Bend, Redmond, Sisters, and adjacent towns. The shelter provides for roughly 1,000 animals each year and is run by a fiscally responsible staff of eight full and part-time animal caretakers.

The 27-year-old shelter has deteriorated significantly and must be replaced with the construction of a new shelter facility to provide safe, secure housing while minimizing interruption for the community’s animals and the public. Without a proper new shelter, the community risks reverting to a municipal run shelter utilizing tax dollars to pay living wages, benefits, and to build and operate the facility. HSO is in the last stages of design and construction documents and is seeking community support in the form of donations, in-kind pledges, and volunteers to help with fundraising. If this is not done immediately, the life of the Crook County shelter and community services HSO provides will be jeopardized.

Humane Society of the Ochocos 1280 SW Tom McCall Rd., Prineville 541-447-7178 events@thehso.org thehso.org

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PET EVACUATION TEAM ABOUT US SERVING ANIMALS AND PEOPLE 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. PET also assists individuals with animal/pet-related emergencies, and law enforcement in animal seizure cases. Our volunteer-based 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 help us stay AT-THE-READY with our trucks, rescue equipment trailers and supplies.

Pet Evacuation Team PO Box 5171, Bend 541-610-6628 petevacuationteam.com

REBEL SOULS RESCUE ABOUT US We are a small non profit 501c dog rescue who specializes in Mastiff, bully and power breed dogs. Sometimes taking on dogs that other rescues deny, to give them a deserving second chance at life. We rehabilitate, train and home dogs into the proper fit for each individual dog. We not only save dogs who would otherwise not have a second chance, we change people’s lives when placing dogs in proper homes where they can thrive.

Our future plan is to build a complete Canine Facility, with rooms for individual dogs, outdoor pens, a training room, a grooming room, a quiet living room area for adopters to meet their potential new family member, outdoor play areas all providing the best experience for both visitors and of course our canine friends.

Bringing awareness of spay and neuter programs, creating awareness programs on responsible pet ownership for youth in schools, creating new legislations to stop backyard breeders from producing more unwanted pets.

Rebel Souls Rescue 5590 NW Birch Ave, Redmond 541-815-0252 rebelsoulsrescue@gmail.com rebelsoulsrescue.com

THINK WILD ABOUT US Think Wild is a nonprofit wildlife center serving all of Central Oregon. Our mission is to inspire our high desert community to care for and protect native wildlife through education, conservation, rescue and rehabilitation.

We operate a wildlife hotline to respond to questions and provide rescue and rehabilitation for injured and orphaned wildlife for release back to the wild. We also host youth and community education programs throughout the region, increasing public awareness of how to support and live with Central Oregon wildlife. Our conservation programs include wildlife habitat plantings and restoration projects, as well as wildlife management services to prevent human-wildlife conflicts.

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Think Wild 62410 Erickson Rd., Bend 541-241-8680 info@thinkwildco.org thinkwildco.org

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STREET DOG HERO ABOUT US Street Dog Hero serves dogs in need, and their communities, around the world through rescue operations, spay/neuter and wellness clinics, public education, and adoption services. Since being founded in Bend in 2017, SDH has helped find homes for more than 3,000 pets that previously suffered from neglect, hunger, or abuse. In 2024, our goal is to expand our international clinics and offer low-cost or free local clinics each month.

Your gift this year will help our growing team save more lives and provide essential vet care for families in Central Oregon. $500 will rescue a dog from an uncertain future and provide for their transportation and care. $150 will spay/neuter two pets, cover vaccinations and wellness exams for CO families in need. $75 will provide our dogs with food, training, and enrichment while they move from foster families to their forever homes. $40 will spay/neuter a dog at an international clinic, reducing the challenges of overpopulation.

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Street Dog Hero 910 SE Wilson, Suite A-1, Bend 541-323-3647 cory@streetdoghero.org streetdoghero.org

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BASIC NEEDS MEET OUR LOCAL NON PROFITS Assistance League of Bend Bethlehem Inn Cascades Youth & Family Furnish Hope Grandma’s House High Desert Food & Farm Alliance

Jericho Road New Each Morning RootedHomes Shepherds House Ministries The Giving Plate United Way of Deschutes County

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF BEND ABOUT US 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 Central Oregon for over 30 years. Our community-based philanthropic programs include: • • •

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Operation School Bell® is our signature program providing new clothing, shoes, and books for school-age children.

Hats & More 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.

Cinderella’s Closet provides local high school students formal dresses for school events.

These Kids are Cook’n offers four-week cooking and nutrition classes to low-income students in Title 1-A schools.

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Assistance League of Bend PO Box 115, Bend, Oregon 541-389-2075 info@assistanceleaguebend.org assistanceleague.org/bend

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BETHLEHEM INN 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.

Bethlehem Inn 20363 Mervin Sampels Rd, Bend 517 NW Birch Ave. Redmond P.O. Box 8540 Bend 97708 www.bethleheminn.org

FURNISH HOPE ABOUT US Furnish Hope transforms empty houses into welcoming homes for families in need of basic furnishings and household essentials throughout Central Oregon. We furnish over 40 homes a month, serving 500+ children a year, referred by our network of partnering agencies.

Furnish Hope supports foster families, aged-out foster youth, veterans, those transitioning from homelessness, recovery programs, fleeing domestic violence and other difficult situations. Your financial gift will help us deliver the comforts of home to a family in need today.

Together, We Furnish Hope and Homes!

Furnish Hope Physical: 1006 SE 9th St., Bend Mailing: 320 SW Century Dr., Ste 405-125, Bend 541-638-0657 hello@furnishhope.com www.furnishhope.com

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CASCADE YOUTH & FAMILY CENTER ABOUT US Emergency Shelter: CYFC provides short term shelter for teens who are homeless, on the streets, or have run away.

Crisis Intervention: We offer crisis intervention services, including family mediation.

Street Outreach: Our outreach team offer supplies and assistance to youth experiencing homelessness. They also staff drop-in hours where youth can access showers, laundry facilities, and nutritious meals.

Transitional Living at the LOFT: Our LOFT program offers longer-term support and focuses on personal accountability. Here, youth receive the tools they need to complete their education and develop essential life skills.

Independent Living: Our case managers work with current and former foster children, providing guidance and mentorship to navigate the challenges of independent living successfully. ___________ At CYFC, we believe in creating a future where every youth is empowered with personal accountability, resiliency, and equipped with the skills to be a happy, healthy member of the community. Our program and shelter is the only one of our kind within 150 miles.

Get Involved: Whether you’re interested in donating or simply spreading the word, your support helps our mission.

November is National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM), a public awareness campaign designed to shine a light on youth who have run away and experienced homelessness that too often remain invisible.

Once a young person faces the instability associated with homelessness, whether they are couch surfing, staying in shelters, or sleeping on the streets, the consequences can be far-reaching. Some youth, including young people who identify as Black and/or African American, LGBTQIA2S+, non-White, and/or unmarried and parenting, experience homelessness at significantly higher rates compared to their peers. Our goal is to work with homeless youth to prevent them from becoming homeless adults.

Cascade Youth & Family Center 2125 NE Daggett Ln, Bend 541-382-0934 cyfc@jbarj.org cascadeyouthandfamilycenter.org

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.

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Grandma’s House PO Box 6372, Bend (541) 383-3515 grandma@grandmashouseofco.org www.grandmashouseofco.org

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HIGH DESERT FOOD & FARM ALLIANCE ABOUT US

HDFFA believes that everyone deserves good food.

We make that happen by bringing local, nutritious produce to Central Oregonians experiencing food insecurity, and supporting the farmers and ranchers who grow and raise our food. This year we: • Collected 50,000 pounds of produce for the regional food bank.

• Distributed 3,200 ready-to-make Fresh Harvest Kits (fresh produce, pantry staples, spices, and a recipe).

• Served 88 VeggieRx participants (our produce prescription program for people with diet-modifiable diseases).

• Connected communities to strengthen rural food security.

• Assisted 65+ farmers and ranchers through marketing, financial assistance, networking and educational opportunities.

• Expanded consumer awareness of local producers through our Food and Farm Directory.

If you also believe that everyone deserves good food, please support HDFFA with a donation today.

High Desert Food & Farm Alliance Physical: 354 NE Greenwood Ave. #205, Bend Mailing: PO BOX 1782, Bend 541-390-3572 info@hdffa.org hdffa.org

JERICHO ROAD ABOUT US MISSION STATEMENT: To provide consistent, nurturing and tangible support to the homeless and those in need within the Redmond, Oregon area.

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO:

COMPASSION

HOPE

CONNECTIONS

$7.50 Will provide a weekends worth of food for a hungry student $21 Will provide free, hot meals for three hungry people. $100 Will provide a weeks rent support for a family with children. $1,000 Will provide food, water, shelter, fuel and clothing for 50 homeless people for one month.

Jericho Road PO Box 1623, Redmond, OR 97756 541-699-2099 jerichoroadofredmond.org

NEW EACH MORNING ABOUT US

In Oregon we are pumping hundreds of millions of dollars into trying to get people into drug and alcohol programs. Sadly, up to 85% fail the programs and return to the destructive lifestyle of addiction. Out of those that graduate approximately 50% fall back into the lifestyle of addiction.

The wasted lives and wasted money are tragic.

New Each Morning was created to address this critical problem and desperate need for post recovery support. We partner with successful women graduates of alcohol & drug treatment programs as they transition into our community in their newly found sober identity, providing connection and positive accountability.

Post recovery support looks like weekly mentoring sessions, job search and preparation for job interviews, as well as many other needs such as clothing, transportation, groceries, assistance in medical issues, and a variety of other individual needs, often through collaboration with other nonprofits.

To date New Each Morning has a 100% success rate of clients not returning to the addiction life style.

Your small investment in the post recovery support New Each Morning provides can help make the hundreds of millions spent on the front end actually make a difference. Our biggest need right now is to acquire a van for transportation and a house for safe transitional living. Your assistance in funding this will help meet the basic needs of our courageous clients.

NEW EACH MORNING 1001 SW Disk Dr., Bend 509-947-9662 neweachmorning@gmail.com neweachmorning.org

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ROOTEDHOMES ABOUT US

Still Sustainable. Still Affordable. New Name. New Look.

Kôr Community Land Trust has rebranded to RootedHomes.

Over the past two years, the organization has not only expanded the number of net-zero homes it is building in Central Oregon, but also centered the needs of its homebuyers in its community designs and organizational leadership. Feedback from our homebuyers has shaped us into the non-profit organization we are today. In collaborating with them to choose our new brand, RootedHomes better connects the community to the intentionality of our brand and our value of sustainable building. Our homes root homebuyers to the Central Oregon community, and now our brand does too.

RootedHomes provides environmentally sustainable and permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for those who contribute to the fabric of the Central Oregon economy and community. These are working families who can qualify for a mortgage but cannot afford to purchase a home given the housing crisis our community faces.

Our homeowner shares the impact of being rooted to the community, “Owning an affordable home has even impacted me and my family emotionally. I have less anxiety about my financial stability and I don’t worry about having to move away from this area. I feel empowered to rely on myself and am finding confidence in being the person my siblings can also rely on.”

RootedHomes envisions sustainable, equitable communities where everyone can afford to live where they work and play. RootedHomes is building 120 homes throughout Central Oregon in the next three years from Bend and Redmond, to La Pine and Sisters. With your help, we can raise $50,000 to help build sustainable and affordable homes for our local workforce. Donate now to help us reach our $25,000 goal that will be matched by a local family!

RootedHomes 150 NE Hawthorne Ave, #110, Bend 458-202-4598 info@rootedhomes.org rootedhomes.org

SHEPHERD’S HOUSE MINISTRIES ABOUT US OUR MISSION - At Shepherd’s House Ministries, our mission is to foster lasting life-change in the lives of men, women and children struggling with trauma, addiction and homelessness. We are the largest provider of low-barrier beds in Oregon. We offer shelter services in both Bend and Redmond, with onsite case management.

Services We Provide Low Barrier Shelter services, including case management in Bend and Redmond.

• Project SHARE – Mobile Outreach Services • Extended Living – Housing and support for program graduates We invite the community to partner alongside us by signing up as a volunteer, supporting us financially, and helping us by spreading the word!

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Sheperd’s House Ministries 145 NE Revere Ave, Bend 541-388-2096 info@shministries.org shministries.org

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THE GIVING PLATE ABOUT US The Giving Plate operates four essential hunger-relief programs: Grocery Program, Kid’s Korner, Kid’s Korner Mobile Pantry, and Backpacks for Bend. Our Grocery Program serves 1,000+ families monthly, feeding over 3,000 individuals. In 2022, we distributed 776,500 pounds of food, equivalent to 501,000 meals. We emphasize dignity, erasing food-pantry stigma. Our Community Store opens in early 2024, allowing free “grocery shopping” to cater to preferences. The Kid’s Korner Store offers kids a delightful shopping experience. Your support extends beyond food; it nourishes hope, making a tangible difference.

Join us in creating a hunger-free community.

The Giving Plate 1245 SE 3rd St., Suite C7, Bend 541-797-6883 info@thegivingplate.org thegivingplate.org

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OREGON ABOUT US Change doesn’t happen alone. Together, with your help, we will strengthen our communities and change lives.

54% of households in Crook County, 35% in Deschutes County, and 45% in Jefferson County DON’T have enough income to cover the basics. That’s why we’re on a 70-year mission to promote health, education, financial mobility, and resilience for all Central Oregonians.

We’ve awarded over $3.5 million in grants to local nonprofits since 2011.

Your donations will make an impact in the future. You can help: • meet people’s basic needs • increase access to housing • provide culturally-specific services • offer positive mental health services • uplift children and youth 1 in 4 Central Oregonians depend on a United Way funded program or service.

Join us. Be part of the solution.

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

MEDICAL • DENTAL • PHARMACY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH • AND MORE

541-383-3005 In-clinic, phone + video visits Sliding scale available MosaicCH.org

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HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT MEET OUR LOCAL NON PROFITS 1000 Friends of Oregon Central Oregon LandWatch Central Oregon Veterans Ranch DarkSky Oregon Deschutes River Conservancy Diversability Inc. Healing Reins Mosaic Medical

The Center Foundation The Environmental Center The Peaceful Presence Project Upper Deschutes Watershed Council Volunteers in Medicine Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & SW Washington

1000 FRIENDS OF OREGON ABOUT US For nearly 50 years, 1000 Friends of Oregon has defended and protected Central Oregon’s family farms and forests, promoted livable rural and urban communities, and held back sprawl into the natural landscapes we hold dear.

Our simple but extraordinarily successful strategy is to focus on where it all starts: right under our feet, with how we use the land. Oregon’s visionary land use laws were enacted to ensure a better future for everyone. 1000 Friends has been their champion from the beginning.

This year, Oregon has been facing extraordinary pressure from for-profit developers to ignore the land already available in our cities and expand urban growth boundaries into the wildland-urban interface, where homes – especially in Central Oregon – are at high risk of burning during a wildfire.

Land grabs without a plan endanger our families, waste public dollars, and degrade the lands that make our home state of Oregon feel so special. That’s why our team of advocates partners with people from across the state to strengthen Oregon’s unique land use system to build housing inside our cities, away from major risk and in the heart of already-vibrant communities.

Become a Friend of Oregon. Join us.

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1000 Friends of Oregon PO Box 40367, Portland OR 97240 503-497-1000 info@friends.org friends.org

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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 communitysupported 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.

Central Oregon LandWatch 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend 541-647-2930 lorraine@colw.org colw.org

CENTRAL OREGON VETERANS RANCH ABOUT US The Central Oregon Veterans Ranch restores purpose and spirit to veterans of all ages and eras of war. Veterans share a bond. They understand the inherent sacrifices of their service, ranging from realities of war to the post-military service impact on physical, social, emotional, spiritual and cognitive aspects of health. We don’t take the freedoms secured by these sacrifices lightly. Perhaps the most profound of these sacrifices: moral injury and the loss of innocence.

Our innovative, strengths-based approach is centered on social determinants of health and building community among a diverse population with high rates of disability, post-traumatic stress, chronic self-isolation, socioeconomic instability, and behavioral health challenges. Many of these individuals live in rural communities where access to care and support is limited. The welcoming support of peers experienced at The Ranch reduces self-isolation and loneliness and fosters belonging and feelings of being understood, proven protective factors against the risk of suicide, which tragically remains at 17 veterans every day in the US (US Department of Veteran Affairs, 2022).

We use the platform of a working ranch to draw veterans together in a natural setting around a common purpose: caring for animals, the land, ourselves and each other. This unique approach promotes organic healing in a setting where nothing is forced or prescribed.

Veterans discover a new sense of identity and purpose as they build relationships, find support, learn new skills and meaningfully contribute to a new mission. There is an innate trust formed because our programs exist outside of the traditional clinical health support system. We use T.R.U.S.T. as an acronym to define our core values of Teamwork, Respect, Unconditional Support, Stewardship and Transparency.

We draw veterans from across the vast rural footprint of Central Oregon, with a focus on Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook Counties.

Participants cover a wide age spectrum: from their 20’s-50’s from recent engagements in Afghanistan and/or Iraq, to Gulf War, Vietnam, and Korea era veterans in their 60’s-90’s. The multi-generational warrior camaraderie built around non-stigmatizing peer-driven agricultural programs create authentic connections and rekindle a sense of trust and belonging often lost after leaving the military.

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

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DARKSKY OREGON ABOUT US Our mission is to preserve Oregon’s magnificent dark skies and to diminish light pollution for the health, safety, and well-being of all life.

We celebrate and promote responsible outdoor lighting. We aim to conserve energy, enhance safety and security, safe-guard human health, protect wildlife, and preserve the cultural heritage of Oregon’s starfilled night-time sky. Donations support educational outreach, measurement equipment, software, and dark sky place certification costs. Your donation can help bring back starry night skies to Central Oregon.

Starry nights for all!

Michael McKeag

DarkSky Oregon P.O. Box 777, Bend hello@darkskyoregon.org darkskyoregon.org

DESCHUTES RIVER CONSERVANCY ABOUT US Founded in part by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and a diverse group of local stakeholders, Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) has brought people together for more than 25 years to create consensus-based solutions to complex water issues. Through our longstanding partnerships and innovative programs, DRC has restored 350 cubic feet per second to our rivers and streams, improving fish and wildlife habitat. That’s the equivalent of 14 Olympic-sized swimming pools per hour pouring back into the Deschutes Basin.

We are excited to announce the second year of our popular Raise the Deschutes seminar series, which educates the community so that everyone can have a voice in how our water is managed. Check our website for upcoming events and to watch previous talks.

As we face continued drought and population growth in Central Oregon, tackling these issues is even more urgent. A gift to DRC is a gift to the river and all who depend on it, now and for generations to come!

Photo by Arian Stevens Deschutes River Conservancy 700 NW Hill St., Suite 1, Bend (541) 382-4077 info@deschutesriver.org deschutesriver.org

DIVERSABILITY INC. ABOUT US Guided by our shared core values, the Diversability Inc. team collaborates with community partners to meet our mission and realize our vision. One of our amazing community partners is Touchmark Bend where we support an employee (shown in photograph) through our Integrated Employment program.

Connecting historically marginalized people to their community through our direct service work is powerfully rewarding. We invite you to join us in elevating the Inclusion Revolution!

Diversability Village - resource website Integrated Employment - meaningful employment Community Activities - engaging with community Sibling Support - groups just for our Sibs!

Community Resource Specialists - professional, peer connections

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Diversability Inc. PO Box 1481, Bend 541-678-2704 diversabilityinc@gmail.com diversabilityinc.org www.diversabilityvillage.org

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HEALING REINS ABOUT US

At Healing Reins, we provide a wide range of programs to meet diverse needs. From Adaptive Horsemanship lessons and Equine-Assisted Mental Health and Learning programs to Heroes Horsemanship for veterans and first responders, we tailor our services to empower our Central Oregon community. We also offer Making Connections, a memory care focused service, and Substance Use Disorder Treatment group services at our new Tumalo location.

We currently serve approximately 180 participants per week. $25 - Helps with weekly marketing materials for outreach to our more rural central Oregon communities that will be able to better access services from our new Tumalo location $50 – Helps keep our tack up to date and provides our participants and horses a comfortable ride $100 – Helps to fund horse enrichment supplies like scratch pads, treat toys, and more $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.

Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services 60575 Billadeau Road, Bend 541-382-9410 rileys@healingreins.org healingreins.org

THE CENTER FOUNDATION ABOUT US Serving Central Oregon since 2000, The Center Foundation is dedicated to improving the physical and mental health and safety of young athletes through access to sports medicine services and education. Through our Sports Medicine Program, we hire and place certified athletic trainers in eight Central Oregon high schools to provide injury prevention and rehabilitation, emergency care, and concussion management for student athletes. We also offer our Train Your Brain Program to thirty-seven local elementary schools in order to educate young students about helmet use and brain safety.

At The Center Foundation, our purpose is to reduce sportsrelated injuries, promote youth safety, and advocate for accessible healthcare. All of our programs and services are free to students and their families.

The Center Foundation 2200 NE Neff Rd, Suite 200, Bend 541-322-2399 sharmon@centerfoundation.org centerfoundation.org

THE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER ABOUT US Over the last 34 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.

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

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MOSAIC COMMUNITY HEALTH ABOUT US Our mission is to provide trusted quality care, with compassion and support for all.

As a nonprofit, we proudly serve individuals and families throughout Central Oregon regardless of income or insurance status. Our primary care services keep Central Oregonians at work, in school, and out of the emergency room.

Mosaic provides quality care for all – but we cannot do this alone. When you donate to Mosaic, you help provide comprehensive and high-quality medical, dental, behavioral health, nutrition and medication services to those who need us most.

Your donation means Mosaic can continue to: • Provide affordable, accessible, and quality care for all • Pivot quickly to address the health and wellness needs of Central Oregonians • Meet our patients where they are – physically, culturally, and financially.

Every gift to Mosaic makes Central Oregon a healthier and more inclusive community.

Donate today to help change the lives of all Central Oregonians, no matter their life circumstance.

TO DONATE PLEASE VISIT: MosaicCH.org/donate OR MAIL YOUR CHECK TO: Mosaic Community Health Attn: Development 600 SW Columbia, Suite 6150 Bend, OR 97702

Mosaic Community Health 541-383-3005 MosaicCH.org

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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF OREGON & SW WASHINGTON 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.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & SW Washington

1700 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend (541) 318-4950 rmhcoregon.org

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THE PEACEFUL PRESENCE PROJECT ABOUT US

Thank you, Central Oregon --Together with our local partners and donors like you, we are cultivating a compassionate community where everyone can experience equitable, compassionate support for serious illness and the end of life.

Put compassion into action with us: Thanks to a grateful client, all donations to Central Oregon Gives will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000 this year!

Our mission is to reimagine and transform the way communities talk about, plan for and experience serious illness through the end of life. 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.

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.

The Peaceful Presence Project PO Box 1963, Bend (541) 647-8636 info@thepeacefulpresenceproject.org thepeacefulpresenceproject.org

UPPER DESCHUTES WATERSHED COUNCIL ABOUT US The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council (UDWC) has worked to protect and restore the 2,000,000-acre upper Deschutes River watershed through collaborative projects in watershed restoration, monitoring, and community awareness. Since becoming a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 1997, our organization has brought more than $20 million to watershed restoration and education projects in the upper Deschutes River watershed and has led or helped support the completion of over 50 habitat restoration projects. Healthy rivers and streams provide the clean water to support local economies, ecological diversity, recreational opportunities, and unparalleled natural beauty throughout the region, and the UDWC is committed to leading collaborative efforts that protect and restore the rivers and streams that make Central Oregon so unique.

At the UDWC, we believe that community education is at the core of long-term conservation and watershed protection, and with our education program, The Upstream Project, we provide stewardship experiences that are designed to educate and inspire students of all ages to participate in streamside science, creative writing, music, art, and hands-on projects. Through our educational programming, we guide local students of all ages to forge a lifelong, caretaking bond with our home watershed. By helping students develop a sense of place while they also foster an informed sense of environmental stewardship, we seek to ensure the health of Central Oregon’s rivers and streams for generations. We also work with community groups, local businesses, recreation companies, and municipalities throughout the year to educate and engage them in hands-on stream stewardship and watershed education. Through activities such as riparian planting projects, river cleanup activities, and informational presentations about river health, we engage all of our community members in the protection and conservation of our watershed.

Upper Deschutes Watershed Council 700 NW Hill St, Suite 1, Bend 541-382-6103 cboylan@restorethedeschutes.org upperdeschuteswatershedcouncil.org

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VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE ABOUT US Right now in Central Oregon, thousands of people without health insurance choose between healthcare and food, childcare, or housing. Without access to medical care, untreated conditions could lead to severe or life threatening illness, visits to the emergency room and overwhelming medical bills.

Volunteers in Medicine is our successful, local solution to this terrible dilemma.

What we do

Our patients are low-income, working adults not covered by the Oregon Health Plan and who cannot otherwise afford insurance.

We treat people by partnering with St. Charles, local pro-bono specialists, and nearly 2,000 volunteer doctors, nurses and community members over the last 20 years.

It’s special. We are neighbors taking care of neighbors.

Tony’s story

Tony is a dishwasher at a local taco shop who began feeling dizzy until one day he fainted at work. When he awoke, his co-worker said this reminded him of diabetes. They drove straight to the emergency room, where Tony was tested. The co-worker was right: Tony had diabetes.

Now, with a large medical bill from the emergency room and a new diagnosis, Tony was facing a major question. How would he pay for this health problem and provide for his family?

But the nurse told Tony about VIM. He got a referral to our clinic and was seen quickly. We provided glucose monitoring, education about nutrition, and the medication Tony needs to stay healthy and keep working.

“I don’t know what I would have done without VIM,” said Tony. “I would probably have gotten sicker, with more complications. It could have spiraled out of control. It’s scary to think about.”

The outcomes

In our 20 years, we’ve: • Treated 16,000 patients • Provided 111,000 patient visits • Racked up 114,000 volunteer hours • Provided $150 million+ in medical care and community benefit Change lives with a gift today!

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

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