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WHAT’S INSIDE TOGETHER WE CAN What If We Could? - Together We Can!..... 3

Nonprofits.................................................................. 6

Why Volunteer? ..................................................... 4

No Money? - No Time?......................................... 9

Now What? How to use this Guide.................5

When Asked Why They Giveback............... 10

What If We Could Statements from our

2022 Calendar of Initiatives............................ 19

CENTRAL OREGON NONPROFIT PROFILES NONPROFIT CATEGORIES

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ANIMAL WELFARE BASIC NEEDS DISABILITIES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT FAMILY & CHILDREN HEALTH & WELLBEING

• Assistance League of Bend................. 11

• Kor Community Land & Trust........... 15

• Boys and Girls Club of Bend.............. 16

• Latino Community Association....... 27

• Casa of Central Oregon....................... 10

• Mosaic Medical ...................................... 28

• Deschutes Children’s Foundation.. 23

• Mountainstar Family Relief Nursery. 24

• Deschutes County Search

• New Each Morning ............................... 28

and Rescue............................................... 26

• Pet Evacuation Team.............................. 9

• Destination Rehab................................. 26

• Pregnancy Resource Center ............ 23

• Diversability INC...................................... 14

• Rock Bottom Hope .............................. 28

• Ember’s Wild flowers Animal.............. 9

• Saving Grace ............................................ 14

• Everychild Central Oregon................. 17

• Shepherd’s House Ministries.............. 12

• First Story ................................................. 22

• Street Dog Hero ..................................... 10

• Healing Reins ........................................... 18

• Stroke Awareness Oregon ................ 15

• Healthy Beginning ................................. 18

• Voices Against Trafficking ................. 13

• High Desert Food & Farm Alliance . 26

• We are Sage............................................. 25

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What If We Could?

— Together We Can! Together We Can is an annual publication featuring local nonprofits here in Central Oregon, each with initiatives for the remainder of 2022. Initiatives include giveback activities such as; volunteering, in-kind giving, small fundraisers or participating in an event.

By utilizing this guide, businesses and members of the community will be connected directly to actions and causes they feel passionately about, increasing community engagement and helping people work together.

The Together We Can printed guide was created by the online crowdsourcing platform WhatIfWeCould.com, uniting individuals, nonprofits, and businesses to increase awareness and support key initiatives. The platform allows nonprofits to do exactly that, create campaigns for in-kind giving, volunteering, event participation, and fundraising projects. The Together We Can printed guide and WhatIfWeCould.com offers those who want to give back a direct way to do so, easily connecting them with the organizations that need their help.

In addition to the importance of the website and the printed Together We Can guide, WhatIfWeCould also created a community event; Shop 4 a Cause - which debuted here in July 2021 to much success. During the private shopping event, over $20,000 was purchased at Costco to support 20 local nonprofits with supplies they need year around. Please get out your calendar and make plans to participate in July again this year.

Thank you so much for picking up this guide and fighting to improve your community. Please visit WhatIfWeCould.com to learn more!

Remember, the answer to the question “What If We Could?” is “Together We Can! (same image, hearts and headline as in last year’s guide - unless we can reverse the headshot and info to the right and have the hearts on the left?)

— Rys Fairbrother Champion of Others Founder of What If We Could? and Together We Can www.WhatIfWeCould.com • 3

Why Volunteer?

Volunteer is a freedom word! It means that we freely offer to help, by our own choice. Thousands of people in our community live this word, freely choosing to shovel neighbors’ pathways, restore habitat for wildlife, tend to those who are ill, tutor children, help people find housing and hope, advocate for justice, serve on City committees, and much more.

When a group of us founded Volunteer Connect, now Volunteer Central Oregon, we wanted to help community members easily find and connect with volunteer opportunities. Why? I believe that volunteering is essential for meeting needs and solving problems in our community and world. For example, nonprofits in this guide rely on volunteers to accomplish needed work in our community.

I also believe that volunteering helps the volunteers! When we volunteer, we: •M eet new and caring friends, and build stronger bonds with our friends, colleagues, and family members volunteering with us • Learn new skills, build our résumé, make career connections •G ain understanding of community issues and empathy for people whom we used to fear •F ind our sense of purpose, and build our sense of hope, as we work together with people solving community issues As a volunteer, I feel the satisfaction and camaraderie of working together with positive and joyful people creating good in our community. We volunteers receive even more than we give.

— Betsy Warriner Co-founder of Volunteer Central Oregon and Community Conversations The Source Weekly 2017 Woman of the Year Bend Chamber 2015 Woman of the Year Award, Community Hero

OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PUTS DONATED DOLLARS TO WORK FOR OREGON

Our mission is to improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. We steward donor priorities into strategic giving to support diverse communities across Oregon.

OCF helps you create a fund to achieve your charitable goals — now, or through your will or trust. With OCF you connect to a powerful network of generous Oregonians. Together, we’re transforming individual giving into lasting change.

Learn more about how OCF can support your giving. Call Julie Gregory at the Bend office at (541) 382-1170 or visit oregoncf.org.

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The following comment bubbles are the rally cry for our participating nonprofits — we asked them to finish the sentence, What If We Could… “… provide a safe place for anyone at rock bottom to reach out and be connected immediately to someone who cares.”

“… eliminate stroke through awareness and education.”

— Stroke Awareness Oregon

— Rock Bottom Hope

“… connect people of all ages with volunteer opportunities in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties, with an emphasis on services for and by youth.”

— Volunteer Central Oregon

“… ensure that nobody had to experience hunger in Central Oregon?”

“… all ‘heal with horses’ by improving the wellness of Central Oregonians through nationally accredited, affordable, horsecentered therapies and programs?”

— Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center

— The Giving Plate

“… provide everyone in Deschutes County access to books and learning and arts and ideas?”

— Deschutes Public Library Foundation

“… walk with someone through their challenge, rather than just focus on immediate relief?”

— Love INC of Central Oregon

“… provide access to books and increase third grade reading levels.”

— SMART Reading

“… have a waitlist of amazing foster homes so when kids came into care they could have the best placement for them?”

— Every Child Central Oregon

“… educate for more responsible horse guardianship.”

— Equine Outreach Horse Rescue

“… live in a world where all young people have the resources they need to create pathways out of poverty, learning job skills, earning educational tools, and increasing their selfconfidence?”

— Heart of Oregon Corps

“… build a world where everyone has access to the benefits of outdoor recreation, regardless of ability?”

— Oregon Adaptive Sports

“… break loneliness and isolation by giving people with disabilities confidence, support and training to be full participants in their local community and the great outdoors.”

— Destination Rehab

“… provide a safe place for rescued bunnies to receive proper vet care and find loving forever homes. ” — Ember’s Wildflower Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue

“… ignite the potential of youth in Central Oregon through mentorship?”

“… ensure that all our children enter their school life ready to learn, contribute, and thrive?”

— Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon

— Healthy Beginnings

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WHEN ASKED WHY THEY GIVEBACK...

Love...

BELIEVE IN SUPPORTING LOCAL.

I WANT TO SUPPORT THE

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NEEDS OF PEOPLE IN MY COMMUNITY.

MANY GO THROUGH

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HELPING OTHERS IS BEING COMMUNITY.

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SITUATIONS WHERE THEY NEED A HAND UP.

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EMBERS WILDFLOWER ANIMAL SANCTUARY AND BUNNY RESCUE At Ember’s our main focus is taking in unwanted bunnies (including special needs), spay/neuter, provide proper bunny care education, then adopt into loving, indoor homes. Being the only bunny rescue in Central Oregon since January 2019, we’ve taken in 248 bunnies, spay/neutered 173 neutered and adopted out 148 as of 12/15/2021 and rely solely on volunteers and donations.

We recently fundraised for and built a new bunny barn which allows us to take in 3x the amount of bunnies surrendered and we’re already full. We’ve made such a huge difference in the lives of bunnies so far and would benefit from any help provided.

Serving: Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras - Jefferson County, La Pine, Sunriver

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EMBERS WILDFLOWER ANIMAL SANCTUARY AND BUNNY RESCUE

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2584 SW 58th St Redmond OR 97756 541-419-9173 Wildflowerbunnylove@gmail.com http://www.Emberswildflower.org

PET EVACUATION TEAM

ANIMAL WELFARE

The Pet Evacuation Team (PET) exists to serve people and animals in crisis. Emergency animal evacuations and sheltering during disasters are critical to our community and save lives.

We work in partnership with the Red Cross, law enforcement and local emergency services during Central Oregon evacuations, providing care and a safe haven for lost and evacuated animals. We have assisted in disasters for over 20 years, including 16 local wildfire evacuations, and a flood in Prineville. PET also provides crucial support to individuals with animal/pet-related emergencies, and to law enforcement in animal seizure cases. Our all-volunteer, non-profit organization serves all of Deschutes County, and parts of Jefferson and Crook Counties.

Each fire season is worse than the last one, with fires often occurring in different locations simultaneously and lasting longer. To serve these communities in crisis and allow us to activate more quickly, PET is always looking for enthusiastic new volunteers as well as monetary donations.

Serving:

Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras - Jefferson County, La Pine, Sunriver, Warm Springs

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PET EVACUATION TEAM

PO Box 5171 Bend OR 97708-5171 541-610-6628 info@petevacuationteam.com http://www.petevacuationteam.com

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ANIMAL WELFARE

STREET DOG HERO Street Dog Hero serves dogs in need around the world and their communities through rescue, adoption, wellness, spay/neuter, and education. SDH works in collaboration with partners across the globe to rescue street dogs and bring them to Oregon, where they are fostered in loving homes until adopted into “Furever Families.” SDH’s spay, neuter, and wellness efforts serve local and international owned and street dogs and cats in underserved communities from Central Oregon to Mexico. Concentrating efforts where animals are least likely to receive care, and focusing on the root causes of pet overpopulation, SDH is making lasting positive change in the lives of dogs and their humans.

STREET DOG HERO 910 SE Wilson Avenue Suite A1 Bend, OR 97702 https://www.streetdoghero.org/

Serving: Central Oregon and areas of Mexico

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CASA OF CENTRAL OREGON

BASIC NEEDS

CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. They are community volunteers who do what no one else does - they advocate solely for the best interest of children and youth in foster care.

CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to watch over and advocate for abused and neglected children and make sure they don’t get lost in the overburdened child welfare system. Volunteers stay with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. For many abused children, their CASA volunteer will be the one constant adult presence in their lives.

Last year, more than 365 children in foster care in Central Oregon had the benefit of a CASA volunteer. Unfortunately, there has been an increase in the number of children in foster care since the beginning of the pandemic. There are currently children waiting for a CASA to advocate for them.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a CASA volunteer or supporting the work of a CASA, please visit www.casaofcentraloregon.org.

Serving:

Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras - Jefferson County, La Pine, Sunriver

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CASA of Central Oregon 1029 NW 14th St Suite 100 Bend, OR 97703 541-389-1618 https://www.casaofcentraloregon.org/donate.html

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ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF BEND Assistance League of Bend is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that has been making a difference in the lives of children and adults dealing with poverty, homelessness and cancer in Deschutes County for 30 years.

Our philanthropic programs include: providing new clothing to thousands of children living in poverty each year, handcrafting hats, knockers and shawls for cancer patients, providing personal care items, holidays gifts and special occasion greeting cards to low-income seniors, providing breakfast with Santa to foster children and their families, teaching cooking and nutrition classes to elementary students, and outfitting high school girls in need with prom wear.

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Assistance League of Bend P.O. Box 115 Bend, OR, 97709 541-389-2075

FURNISH HOPE

BASIC NEEDS

Furnish Hope transforms empty houses into welcoming homes for families in need of basic furnishings and household essentials throughout Central Oregon. We serve an average of 30 families a month, approximately 500 children a year, referred by our network of 50+ 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.

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FURNISH HOPE Serving:

Bend, Redmond, Sisters

1006 SE 9th Street Bend, OR 97702 541-638-0657 hello@furnishhope.com http://www.furnishhope.com

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SHEPHERD’S HOUSE MINISTRIES

BASIC NEEDS

Shepherd’s House was established in 2005 to help a growing need in Central Oregon; to feed, clothe, and shelter those experiencing homelessness. The primary focus was to provide a safe haven away from the dangers of the streets for men to find a place of refuge and love. In 2011 Shepherd’s House began to grow by adding a long-term addiction recovery program first, for men and then to include women and children. Since then Shepherd’s House has served thousands of hurting people, helping them to find a better path.

Today, Shepherd’s House has grown to serve over 200 unique individuals on a daily basis by providing emergency shelter service in Bend and Redmond, mobile outreach services to those living on the fringes through Project S.H.A.R.E., long-term addiction recovery program impacting 75 men, women, and children including extended family, and stable housing for over 30 program graduates.

Because the need continues to grow, Shepherd's House has determined to grow along with these needs. Our hope is to double capacity in the next 3 years to include a new year-round shelter in Redmond, expanded capacity in Bend, including a new Navigation Center, doubling the capacity for men, women, and children in our established addiction recovery programs, as well as providing 4 sober living homes so program graduates can maintain long-term health and stability.

As an organization that recognizes the incredible worth and value of each individual who walks through our doors, we desire to partner with the Central Oregon Community by providing ways for you to be a part of the solution for the ever-growing homeless epidemic. As an individual, family, business, church, or organization, our door is wide open for all to help. Will you join us in working to make life better for those facing some of life’s most difficult challenges by helping them to find a more healthy and sustainable path?

Serving: Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras - Jefferson County, La Pine, Sunriver

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SHEPHERD’S HOUSE MINISTRIES P.O. Box 5484 Bend, OR 97708 541-388-2096 www.shepherdshouseministries.org

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VOICES AGAINST TRAFFICKING Human trafficking happens in every community regardless of race, gender, culture or socioeconomic status. In the US, a child eighteen years or younger goes missing every forty seconds. Forty life changing seconds.

Voices Against Trafficking(VAT) brings together regional, national and international partners dedicated to ending the evil of human trafficking. We are individuals, corporations, survivors, nonprofits, legislators, media, and human rights agencies. We speak for those who cannot speak for themselves - men, women and especially children, who are coerced into 21st Century Slavery.

BASIC NEEDS

Voices Against Trafficking live streams free online international forums every quarter on Facebook and YouTube.

These forums feature top voices from the US, Mexico, and other countries who share ideas, programs, and more to fight the evil of human trafficking. Survivors and frontline warriors share stories and tips for prevention, awareness, and rehabilitating victims. Members of Congress add their perspectives. Voices Against Trafficking is a public 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that pursues the protection of every human’s rights regardless of politics, religion, or other affiliations. We actively engage in reporting and rescue situations.

VAT’s newly released book, Voices Against Trafficking - The Strength of Many Voices Speaking As One, is a great resource to start conversations among neighbors, families, churches, and communities. Designed to create greater awareness and inspire action, chapters provide essential truths and advice that affirm we can defeat the rising tide of human predators.

To find out more, visit VoicesAgainstTrafficking.com “One voice has tremendous power. But when voices unite collectively to combat human trafficking and sexual exploitation, an unstoppable movement is born.”

-Kathy Hatem, Enough Is Enough We need your voice NOW.!

VoicesAgainstTrafficking.com/Add-Your-Voice We need your support TODAY VoicesAgainstTrafficking.com/Donate If not now….when?

Serving: Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras - Jefferson County, La Pine, Sunriver

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VOICES AGAINST TRAFFICKING PO Box 518 Redmond, OR 97756 https://www.voicesagainsttrafficking.com/

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DISABILITIES

DIVERSABILITY INC Our mission is to empower community connections for individuals experiencing diversabilities and their families. Diversabilities cross cultural, ethnic, race, gender, socioeconomic and geographic boundaries.

Individuals with diversabilities comprise the largest group of marginalized people on the planet, and yet every person has unique strengths they bring to their communities. Diversability Inc. programs and projects ensure that individuals with diversabilities are elevated to their full potential and valued as citizens.

Investing in our communities is a powerful demonstration of how we affect change. We invite you to join us in our charge towards equity and inclusion by investing time, wisdom or dollars to our dynamic organization!

Our programs include: Integrated Employment, Sibling Group, Pivot Attendant Care, and Pivot Youth and Young Adult Advising.

Serving:

Bend, Redmond

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DIVERSABILITY INC

PO Box 1482 Bend, OR, 97709 541-678-2704 http://www.diversabilityinc.org

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

SAVING GRACE Saving Grace is the only organization in Central Oregon serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Our services include: crises intervention, safety planning, access to emergency shelter, youth violence prevention, support groups and counseling, legal and court advocacy, supervised parenting visits and safe child exchanges at our Mary’s Place center, and more. If you or someone you know needs help, please call our 24-Hour Helpline: (541) 389-7021.

Serving: Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras – Jefferson County, La Pine, Sunriver, Warm Springs

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

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STROKE AWARENESS OREGON Stroke Awareness Oregon, a non-profit created by physicians, stroke survivors and community members exists ‘to eliminate disability and death from stroke through awareness of causes, symptoms, and treatment, and through recovery support.’ The fifth leading cause of death in Oregon and the greatest source of disability worldwide, stroke is a emergency striking over 800,000 people nationwide each year.

We work to: -To educate about stroke causes, prevention and treatment options -To make F.A.S.T. a household safety word STROKE AWARENESS OREGON -To support the recovery of stroke survivors and their families 695 SW Mill View Way -To do this work in partnership with the medical, business and local community.

Bend, OR, 97702

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541-323-5641

http://www.strokeawarenessoregon.org

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KOR COMMUNITY LAND TRUST Homeownership represents the American dream and how many build wealth.

Yet, generations of Central Oregonians have been locked out of homeownership. Kôr is working to change that. Kôr Community Land Trust 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 individuals and families who can qualify for a mortgage but cannot afford to purchase a home on the rising market when their own wages remain stagnant. Kôr bridges this gap by creating homeownership communities that will be affordable for generations. Kôr's affordable homes will always be community assets, which is why Kôr builds its homes to goal net zero energy standards!

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With your help, Kôr Community Land Trust can create sustainable, equitable communities where everyone can afford to live where they work and play. Kôr is building its third attainable community in SW Bend on Poplar Street. This community will help 7 lower-income families become first-time homebuyers. No longer cost-burdened by erratic rent payments and high utility bills, these families can thrive!

We know it takes a village to build a village! Help us build our next village by making a donation or joining us on 4/28 at Tetherow for our fundraising event!

Serving:

Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras - Jefferson County, La Pine, Sunriver, Warm Springs

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KOR COMMUNITY LAND TRUST 150 NE Hawthorne Ave, #110 Bend, OR 97701 541-904-5145 https://korlandtrust.org

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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BEND Youth need safe, enriching places to be while their parents work. Places where they can access daily meals, interact with peers, receive academic support, and learn healthy coping skills. During COVID, local families struggle to figure out how they can ensure their children are educated, safe, and healthy.

FAMILY & CHILDREN

Our programs provide a stable environment where youth consistently find academic support, free daily meals, activities focused on building social-emotional skills to increase their resilience. Your support helps us keep our fees affordable to the youth who need us most, as we provide over $12,000 in scholarships per month for our after-school program.

Serving: Bend

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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BEND 500 NW Wall St Bend, OR, 97703 541-617-2877 http://www.bgcbend.org

KIDS CENTER Preventing, Evaluating, and Treating Child Abuse in Central Oregon For more than 25 years, KIDS Center has been dedicated to the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of child abuse in Central Oregon.

We believe all children deserve to live in a world without child abuse. At KIDS Center, children and families receive life-changing medical evaluations, child-friendly forensic interviews, family advocacy, and therapy services to help them heal and overcome the devastating effects of child abuse allowing them to reach their fullest potential.

These services are provided at no cost to more than 300 families each year.

KIDS Center also provides region-wide prevention and education programs to help adults learn how to keep kids safe from abuse. Learn more about our virtual trainings at kidscenter.org/ prevention-trainings Each year, KIDS Center serves over 2000 children, youth, and families through KIDS Center programs.

Serving: Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras – Jefferson County, La Pine, Sunriver, Warm Springs

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KIDS Center 1375 Kingston Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541-383-5958 • info@kidscenter.org Learn more about how KIDS Center changes lives at: www.kidscenter.org

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EVERY CHILD CENTRAL OREGON

In the Spring of 2020, in response to families facing critical hardships due to COVID-19, we launched our My NeighbOR program. Through this initiative, we connect tangible needs of the population we serve, to community members willing to sign up to be a neighbor and donate or purchase the needed item.

Weekly, ECCO receives requests for items emergently needed such as clothing, car seats, diapers, beds and more. Today we are asking you to join hands with us and sign up to become a Neighbor; with your help ECCO can ensure children in care receive items they need to support their safety and well-being. If you would like to step forward and say “YES!” to being a neighbor, please visit everychildcentraloregon.org/myneighbor/for more information or reach out to Brieanna Rogers at B.Rogers@everychildcentraloregon.org.

Thank you!

Serving: Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras - Jefferson County, La Pine, Sunriver, Warm Springs

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EVERY CHILD CENTRAL OREGON

P.O. Box 953 Redmond, OR 97756 541-610-9455 info@everychildcentraloregon.org https://everychildcentraloregon.org/

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FAMILY & CHILDREN

Every Child Central Oregon believes in a hopeful future for children and families in Central Oregon and helps connect individuals, businesses, families, and faith-based communities to meet the acute needs of those impacted by foster care. Every Child relentlessly fights for children in crisis and commits to finding safe, nurturing foster families where they can flourish during their time in care.

HEALING REINS Healing Reins offers horse-centered therapies and experiences to people of all ages and abilities. We are most in need of Volunteer people power to bring our therapeutic and horsemanship services to life. · Become a Side-Walker supporting participants during sessions. · Be a Horse Leader responsible for horses before, during and after lessons.

· Join our Facilities team helping us maintain our beautiful 20 acre property and keeping our horses happy, healthy and safe. · Come party with our Events Team, helping with fundraising.

No requirement for how often you volunteer. No horse experience required!

Visit www.healingreins.org/volunteer/

Serving: Serving: Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras - Jefferson County, La Pine, Sunriver, Warm Springs

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HEALING REINS PO Box 5593 Bend, OR 97708 541-382-9410 http://www.healingreins.org

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HEALTHY BEGINNINGS Nearly 40% of children enter kindergarten with a barrier to their success. There are so many variables that impact a child's ability to learn, and most young children can’t tell parents that they are struggling.

Healthy Beginnings' screenings help to identify learning barriers in children, from birth to five years old. Perhaps it's a problem related to hearing, vision, or speech. Maybe it's a motor development or social behavior issue. Our screenings are designed to assess and identify potential problems in ten different areas.

The screenings are conducted by our team of professionally trained volunteers, made up of retired medical professionals, speech pathologists, educators, and licensed clinical social workers, to name a few. Volunteers perform the assessments and are then available to talk with parents and answer questions. Referrals for professional services are made as indicated.

Healthy Beginnings staff members follow up with parents to discuss the results of the screenings and we work personally with families to connect them to resources available within their local communities.

For more than 25 years, Healthy Beginnings staff and volunteers have provided 100% FREE health and developmental screenings to children through public community screenings or in private preschools.

We are committed to giving Central Oregon's littlest learners a 'healthy beginning' so they can succeed and thrive.

Serving:

Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras

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HEALTHY BEGINNINGS

1029 NW 14th St Suite 102 Bend, OR 97703 (541) 383-6357 https://myhb.org/

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Calendar Purposely placed, each nonprofit below has an initiative in months when they are in need of our support the most.

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Please consider finding a month(s) to rally your friends, family and co-workers to give back.

Learn more and sign up each month at www.WhatIfWeCould.com

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Assistance League of Bend

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend

Destination Rehab

CASA of Central Oregon

Diversability Inc

Deschutes Children’s Foundation Destination Rehab Diversability Inc Ember’s Wildflower Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue Every Child Central Oregon First Story Healthy Beginnings High Desert Food & Farm Alliance Latino Community Association New Each Morning Pet Evacuation Team Voices Against Trafficking Street Dog Hero Stroke Awareness Oregon

Destination Rehab Ember’s Wildflower Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue Every Child Central Oregon Furnish Hope Healthy Beginnings Kôr Community Land Trust Latino Community Association MountainStar Family Relief Nursery New Each Morning Street Dog Hero Stroke Awareness Oregon We Are Sage

MAY Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend Deschutes Children’s Foundation

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Ember’s Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue Every Child Central Oregon Healthy Beginnings High Desert Food & Farm Alliance Latino Community Association MountainStar Family Relief Nursery New Each Morning Pet Evacuation Team

AUGUST Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend Destination Rehab

Street Dog Hero

Ember’s Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue

Stroke Awareness Oregon

Every Child Central Oregon

JUNE Assistance League of Bend Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend Destination Rehab Ember’s Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue

Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center Healthy Beginnings High Desert Food & Farm Alliance Latino Community Association MountainStar Family Relief Nursery New Each Morning

Every Child Central Oregon

Pet Evacuation Team

Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center

Street Dog Hero

High Desert Food & Farm Alliance Latino Community Association

Stroke Awareness Oregon

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New Each Morning

Assistance League of Bend

Pet Evacuation Team

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend

Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregon

Destination Rehab

Street Dog Hero Stroke Awareness Oregon

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Diversability Inc Ember’s Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue Every Child Central Oregon Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center

WhatIfWeCould Annual Event

Healthy Beginnings

Shop 4 a Cause

High Desert Food & Farm Alliance

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Kôr Community Land Trust

Every Child Central Oregon

Latino Community Association

Furnish Hope

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery

Healthy Beginnings

New Each Morning

High Desert Food & Farm Alliance

Pet Evacuation Team

Kôr Community Land Trust

Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregon

Latino Community Association

Street Dog Hero

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery

Stroke Awareness Oregon

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New Each Morning Street Dog Hero Stroke Awareness Oregon

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend Deschutes Children’s Foundation

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Destination Rehab Ember’s Wildflower Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue Every Child Central Oregon Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center High Desert Food & Farm Alliance

Assistance League of Bend Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend Deschutes Children’s Foundation Diversability Inc

Kôr Community Land Trust

Ember’s Wildflower Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue

Latino Community Association

Every Child Central Oregon

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery

Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center

New Each Morning

Healthy Beginnings

Pet Evacuation Team

High Desert Food & Farm Alliance

Street Dog Hero Stroke Awareness Oregon

Kôr Community Land Trust Latino Community Association

NOVEMBER Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend Deschutes Children’s Foundation Diversability Inc Ember’s Wildflower Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery New Each Morning Rock Bottom Hope Street Dog Hero Stroke Awareness Oregon www.WhatIfWeCould.com • DATE 2021 • 3

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FAMILY & CHILDREN

FIRST STORY

This year, First Story is celebrating their 100th homeowner! To mark this major milestone, First Story is launching a year-long celebration of the dedicated partners, hard-working families and the people behind the scenes who make the magic happen. Throughout the year, First Story will share 100 Stories from across the Pacific Northwest, showing the impact that they have and the lives that are changed when communities come together.

Since 1998, First Story has partnered with builder Hayden Homes to put home ownership within reach of hard-working families who have done everything right but still can’t get ahead. First Story is expanding exponentially every year, reinvesting their success into their communities, and continuing to lay the bricks of a foundation from which families, neighborhoods and communities can build a new life and thrive. Visit firststory.org/100-stories to follow along!

Serving: Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras - Jefferson County, La Pine, Sunriver

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FIRST STORY 963 SW Simpson Avenue Ste 110 Bend, OR 97702 541-728-0830 http://www.firststory.org

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DESCHUTES CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION Deschutes Children’s Foundation envisions a community where all children and families have the resources they need to thrive. At our four locations, we bring the crucial work of our nonprofit partners together. Resources are shared, costs are lowered, and more vulnerable children and families find help.

By working at Deschutes Children’s Foundation, local nonprofits save over $1,250,000 annually in funds that are directly invested into childcare, preschool, mentoring for youth, child abuse prevention, and resources for underserved children and families. Through this partnership, programs are more efficient and sustainable. Moreover, children and families access more opportunities for help.

DESCHUTES CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION 1010 NW 14th Street Bend, OR 97702 541-388-3101 info@deschuteschildrensfoundation.org

Serving: Bend, Redmond, and La Pine

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PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTERS OF CENTRAL OREGON

FAMILY & CHILDREN

An unplanned pregnancy can feel like a moment of crisis in a woman’s life. For over 25 years the Pregnancy Resource Center has provided free pregnancy related services to individuals and families across Central Oregon.

We focus on building one-on-one personal relationships with our clients and providing them with honest answers and hope. One of our clients said it best “You were there when I had nowhere else to go.

You gave me free clothing and diapers and event allowed me to see my baby on the ultrasound for the first time.”

We invite you to partner with us as you are able. Volunteer in a center, fill a baby bottle or recycle your cans and bottles in our fundraising bags.

More info online at www.centraloregonforlife.org.

Serving:

Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregon

Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras - Jefferson County, La Pine, Sunriver, Warm Springs

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369 NE Revere Ave Suite #102 Bend, OR, 97701 541-728-0746 http://www.prcco.org

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MOUNTAINSTAR FAMILY RELIEF NURSERY

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

FAMILY & CHILDREN

The children we serve live in households with an average of 16 risk factors, including unstable housing, mental health issues, substance abuse, a history of family violence, and exposure to toxic stress.

100% of families meet the state definition of at-risk 97% of families live in poverty 82% of families are experiencing high stress 61% of families are unable to provide adequate nutrition for every family member MountainStar’s therapeutic services provide crisis intervention at a critical time for families with young children. Children benefit from high-quality early care and education services that are enriched by trauma-informed practices utilized in our therapeutic classes. Classroom-based services allow children to form and sustain relationships with their friends, peers, and adults, all of which are key to their development. We provide parents with crisis intervention, parenting education, support through home visits and group activities, mental health services, transportation, respite care, and referrals to other organizations and agencies that can provide additional assistance.

In 2021, MountainStar successfully kept 99% of the children in our program safe from abuse and neglect.

MountainStar’s work to prevent child abuse and neglect is critical in protecting our communities most vulnerable children. In 2020, there were almost 1,000 confirmed cases of abuse in Central Oregon – nearly half of these children were under the age of five.

Join us – donate, advocate, volunteer – and together we will keep kids safe.

MOUNTAINSTAR FAMILY RELIEF NURSERY 2125 NE Daggett Ln Bend, OR, 97701 541-322-6820 http://www.mtstar.org

Serving: Bend, Redmond, La Pine, Madras, Prineville

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WE ARE SAGE FAMILY & CHILDREN

Welcome to SAGE Central Oregon. SAGE is a nonprofit that believes in generational equity – the principle that each generation should improve the quality of life for the next. Our mission is to inspire people over 50 to give forward with their time, money, and voice so that younger and future generations can thrive.

Each year, we bring to life this Greek Proverb at the heart of our work: “A society grows great when its elders plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.”

What’s the focus?

SAGE is familiar with give forward opportunities at all levels. We are most familiar with organizations that work to strengthen education, restore the environment and promote economic security.

If you’re not sure where to get involved contact us to meet with a Community Resource Connector. During our one-to-one meeting, you tell us what you care about and how you want to make a difference.

There is no cost to meet with a Community Resource Connector, and no pressure to engage. Our goal is to meet you where you are, and to help you find a great fit. Learn more at WeAreSage.org/central.

Email HelloCentral@WeAreSage.org or call 971-717-6570

Serving:

Central Oregon - Bend, Central Oregon - Redmond, Central Oregon - Sisters, Central Oregon - La Pine, Central Oregon - Sunriver

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DESCHUTES COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE FOUNDATION The Foundation’s mission is to increase resources, raise funds, and promote public awareness in support of Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteer activities conducted by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. SAR services are provided free of charge to Deschutes County residents and visitors, including lost person searches, mountain and swiftwater rescues, medical emergencies, and wildfire evacuations. DCSAR consists of 120+ volunteers in multiple specialty teams, that respond to over 100 missions every year and contribute more than 30,000 hours annually to missions, trainings, and community events. Funds raised by the Foundation provide needed training, equipment, and mission support to SAR volunteers.

Deschutes County Search and Rescue Foundation PO Box 5722, Bend, OR, 97708 541-357-7273 www.deschutessearchandrescue.org

Serving: Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, La Pine.

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DESTINATION REHAB Destination Rehab is a 501(c)3 non-profit that was founded to provide training and support for adults with disabilities to engage in the great outdoors while building skills and confidence for increased personal independence. We are raising funds to purchase an Adventure Gear van and outfit it to haul multiple tricycles, specialty walkers, and other equipment used to treat adults with neurologic conditions in the great outdoors, creating an “office in the field”. Our van will allow us to bring adventure equipment to our amazing clients, empowering them to experience improved quality of life through specialized training and group outdoor adventures.

Serving: Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras - Jefferson County, La Pine, Sunriver, Warm Springs

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DESTINATION REHAB PO Box 8316 Bend, OR, 97708 541-241-6837 https://www.destinationrehab.org

HIGH DESERT FOOD & FARM ALLIANCE We believe everyone deserves good food.

This means affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate food that is easily accessible and sustainably produced in Central Oregon. We recognize that not everyone has the same access, and are committed to improving equitable access for all through our programs.

The mission of the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) is to support a healthy and thriving food and farm network in Central Oregon through education, collaboration, and inclusion. We support the farmers and ranchers who grow and raise good food in order to make it available to everyone, particularly those experiencing food insecurity.

Serving: Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

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HIGH DESERT FOOD & FARM ALLIANCE PO Box 1782 Bend, OR, 97709 541-390-3572 https://www.hdffa.org

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LATINO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

The Latino Community Association is a registered 501c3 nonprofit providing culturally-specific services to immigrant families in Central Oregon (Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties). We are recognized and accredited by the US Department of Justice to provide immigration legal services. We are a Deschutes County Service Partner, a United Way Community Partner and a member of Welcoming America.

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Our mission is to empower our Latino families to thrive by creating opportunities for advancement and building bridges that unite and strengthen our communities.

Our services focus on the high-priority needs and aspirations of Latino families, as well as immigrants from other regions of the world. We believe justice for immigrants is justice for all, and that everyone benefits from greater justice and equity.

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.

Our strength is based in our experience with immigration and the languages and cultures of our Latino families in Central Oregon. We address gaps in services and opportunities and advocate for full inclusion of our families.

With the help of our clients, supporters and volunteers, we develop strategic partnerships to forge a stronger, more united and welcoming Central Oregon.

We operate based on a whole-family, holistic approach, we deliver our services across Central Oregon from offices in Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville. In September 2021, we achieved a major milestone by establishing our Family Empowerment Center in Bend (6,000 sq feet) This year we were awarded the Bend Chamber Small Business Community Stewardship Award!

Please join us to support our mission and to work together to achieve a welcoming and inclusive Central Oregon.

TOGETHER WE THRIVE ~ JUNTOS AVANZAMOS Serving: Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters, Madras - Jefferson County, La Pine, Sunriver

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MOSAIC MEDICAL Mosaic was founded for the community by the community.

We exist because our community believes that everyone who lives here should have access to high-quality healthcare. And that’s just what we do: We provide high-quality, integrated, culturally appropriate healthcare to Central Oregonians, regardless of life circumstances.

Job losses, limited affordable housing, and lack of affordable healthcare have devastated some Central Oregonians. A donation to Mosaic Medical will ensure that families won’t have to question the cost of their medical, dental, mental health, nutritional and medication services when needs arise. You can help us provide high quality and affordable care for all.

Serving: Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Madras

JUL MAY

Mosaic Medical ATTN: Development 600 SW Columbia, Suite 6150 Bend, OR 97702 http://www.mosaicmedical.org

HEALTH & WELLBEING

NEW EACH MORNING NEW EACH MORNING partners with women graduates from local recovery programs, connecting them to the people and resources needed to successfully transition into the workplace and our community by offering: • Personal Connection Advocates to meet with weekly • Strategic planning in preparing for employment and life • Assistance with resumes, job search, work attire • “Personal Best” presentation services • Workshops: Parenting, Relationships, and other life skills Knowing you are not alone develops strengths that bring the daily victories. Connection is key and that is what we do through NEW EACH MORNING. Serving: Bend, Redmond

New Each Morning 509-947-9662 NewEachMorning@gmail.com www.NewEachMorning.org

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ROCK BOTTOM HOPE Rock Bottom Hope is a relational driven organization that provides Hope Coaches, community and resources to those at or affected by rock bottom circumstances. We are here to create a judgement free space for authentic relationships. We meet people where they are, at the heart of the matter and help them find hope, even at rock bottom.

Whether it’s drugs, alcohol, grief or just life’s hard patches; we provide a safe place to talk about life and help guide people to resources or professional help. Rock Bottom Hope is for everyone!

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ROCK BOTTOM HOPE PO Box 130353 Spring, TX 77393 877-423-HOPE danny@rockbottomhope.org

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STAY YOU, STAY TRUE, STAY DUTCH.

Thank you local nonprofits for serving our community so well!

We've been serving Central Oregon for 12 years, and are now offering Franchises!

Connect with us on Instagram: @cuppayobend

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Sarah Brown Real Estate Broker, Luxury Property Specialist sarahbrown@cbbain.com sarahbrown.cbbain.com 541.420.2764 486 SW Bluff Drive Bend, OR 97702

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