Locations in Bend: Give Guide

MISSION STATEMENT

Empowering Under-Resourced Youth Through Orthodontics, Education and Community Service.” A Smile for Kids (ASK) has provided “life-changing” braces for more than 700 under-resourced kids in Oregon. ASK recipients are required to have their grades in good standing and perform monthly volunteer service, resulting in more than 1000 community service hours monthly and a graduation rate of 94%.

MISSION STATEMENT

Empowering at-risk girls to lead healthy lives: A therapeutic boarding school using an approach blending both traditional and experiential therapies, such as: Accountability Based Cognitive Awareness helps address patterns which influence thoughts, emotions (feelings), choices, behaviors, and decision making. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy offers additional tools and coping strate- gies to help manage the behaviors and issues that are creating stress and discord. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy affords a way to engage youth who are resistant to traditional talk therapy through the use of horses as a medium and metaphor to treatment.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

$75 Trim hooves on one of the horses used for Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

$150 Will fund a ‘women of inspiration’ speaker event

$250 Will upgrade science classroom materials

MISSION STATEMENT
Transforming Lives, Strengthening Community
Assistance League volunteers transform the lives of children and adults through community programs. When essential needs are met in our com- munity, families flourish. Assistance League of Bend is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization making a difference in the lives of children and adults dealing with poverty, homelessness and cancer in Bend, Redmond, La Pine and Sisters. Through Operation School Bell, our signature program, over 2,000 students in need receive new school clothes each year. All money raised in Deschutes County is used in the community.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

$20 Provide foster child’s breakfast with Santa

$50 Provides a holiday for low-income senior

$85 Clothes an elementary school student

$100 Clothes a middle or high school student

MISSION STATEMENT

Helping Victims Become Survivors:Providing comprehensive case management and crisis intervention, assisting in creating safety plans, as well as offering much needed emotional support to survivors of sex and labor trafficking. Our case managers also work with survivors to access community resources such as psychological counseling, medical care, emergency housing, transportation, and academic needs. We coordinate the Deschutes County Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Response Team, the group responsible for responding to cases of human trafficking in Central Oregon.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

• $150 Will buy a victim new clothes

• $500Will pay for an airline ticket should they need one

MISSION STATEMENT

Bend-Redmond Habitat builds strength, stability and self- reliance through affordable homeownership for families and individuals in Bend and Redmond. Since 1989, Bend-Redmond Habitat has built 148 homes and repaired 146 more, providing more than 1017 children and adults a secure and healthy home. Because of the success of our ReStores, 100% of every monetary gift supports Habitat’s mission.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

Donations to our organization help us serve more families and individuals through homeownership, home repair and weatherization services. Your donations help change lives on a daily basis.

$25 provides caulking.
$50 provides nails.
$250 Buys doors.

$1000 Buys roofing materials.

MISSION STATEMENT

To promote healthy living through active, outdoor experiences. We emphasize teamwork, personal growth and community responsibility.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

Donations of any amount directly supports get- ting Central Oregon youth outdoors and active through affordable and accessible Nordic skiing, rock climbing and cycling programs. Donations help us to provide transportation to and from practice venues, supply loaner equipment for new participants to the sport and expose more youth of Central Oregon to active outdoor pursuits.

MISSION STATEMENT

The world needs people who can solve problems. Since 2002, the Bend Science Station has provided hands-on laboratory experiences for over 35,000 Kindergarten through 12th grade students and their teachers. The Science Station empowers young scientists by engaging them with the tools they need to be successful problem solvers, teaching them that science is a way to answer questions for the rest of their lives.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

Give to inspire a generation of youth to make substantial contributions to the world and to their own future success. Your donation will go directly to support laboratory-based science programs for the youth and teachers of Central Oregon, including scholarships.

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For the past 16 years, BendFilm has celebrated independent film’s unique power to enrich lives, educate future storytellers, amplify diverse voices and inspire change, all while bringing thoroughly entertaining festival experiences to the Central Oregon community. We need your continued support to bring the life-transforming power of culture to more Central Oregonians. Throughout the 2019 year, BendFilm has:

• Hosted more than 100 emerging and established filmmakers from all over the globe.

• Injected more than $1,000,000 into the local economy.

• Expanded the Indigenous and women filmmaker program in Madras and Bend.

- Injected more than $1,000,000 into the local economy.

• Supported the careers of artists at all levels through financial and promotional assistance.

• Presented our second IndieWoman of the Year Award in honor of Pamela Hulse Andrews to Academy-nominated producer, Christine Vachon.

• Produced a short film to help Healthy. Beginnings tell their inspirational and life-changing story through the art form of film.

• Help us to build on the above and do so much more!

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

Support BendFilm by becoming a Member* while getting FREE Tin Pan Theater tickets, 20% off fes passes and much more!

$60 Member level supports education programs.

$100 Member level supports filmmaker travel.

$250 Member level supports a film production grant.

$500++ Member level and houses a filmmaker for the festival.

*Visit bendfilm.org for more information on sponsor levels and benefits. BendFilm is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Federal ID #20-0155231.

MISSION STATEMENT

Since 1999, Bethlehem Inn has been committed to transforming lives with shelter, help and hope. We believe in the worth of every human being and know that when people have the right tools, they can reclaim their dignity and return to a life of self-sufficiency. As the largest emergency shelter in Central and Eastern Oregon, we provide a warm, safe place to sleep, three nourishing meals each day, and services for an average of 110 adults and children every night.

HOW YOUR DONATION WILL HELP

$32 provides shelter, meals and services for one adult for one night

$100 provides shelter, meals and services for one family for one night

$500 provides shelter, meals and services for five families for one night

$960 provides shelter, meals and services for 30 adults for one night

$2,656 provides shelter, meals and services for 83 adults for one night

MISSION STATEMENT

Defenders of Potential: Matching professionally screened adult mentors (Bigs) and kids (Littles) to defend, ignite and empower their potential.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

Redefine what is possible for children in Central Oregon. Mentoring improves the futures of mentees through better grades, achievement of higher levels of education, and improved relationships. Young people with a mentor grow personally and have better social and economic opportunity than those who do not. Yet many kids in Central Oregon never have this opportunity, your donation will empower the next generation

$50 First meeting with Little & Big

$100 Sponsor an activity for Little

$200 Recruiting for Big & Little matches

$500 6 months of Match support

MISSION STATEMENT

Our club builds great futures by providing a safe place to belong, supportive relationships with caring adults, and high-quality youth development programs that parents trust, all while ensuring access for those who need us most.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

Our vision for the future is one in which all youth in Bend are thriving at home, in school, and in our community through access to quality opportunities for growth.

$25 Provides program supplies for students in our after school arts, sports, and academic programs.

$125 Supports experiential learning in our Junior Club.

$250 Sends our Teen club members on a field trip to Boys & Girls Clubs Of Bend museums, local businesses, and college campuses.

$1,250Provides individual counseling sessions with a licensed clinician for youth in our Family Plus program.

MISSION STATEMENT

Every sunrise brings challenges to be met. BrightSide Animal Center faces each new day with optimism, focusing on the possibilities for every animal in our care. BrightSide needs your help. Adoption fees do not cover the costs required to save the animals. BrightSide is a high-save shelter dedicated to providing sheltering, placement and prevention services to reduce animal homelessness and unnecessary euthanasia. We believe that every animal that enters through our back receiving door deserves the chance to leave through our front door with a secure future. We’re proud to have a save rate that’s one of the highest in the country. Send a check to our mailing address, or donate online at www.brightsideanimals.org/donations/contributions.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

$10 Provides for the vaccination of four incoming animals

$85 Cares for one of the 300 kittens needing fostering each year

$100 Assures that a dog is spayed or neutered

$1,000 Covers the estimated expense to save four animals

MISSION STATEMENT

Imagine a world where every single kid is encouraged to find their passion and is supported by caring adult champions. This is the world Camp Fire is creating in our out-of-school-time pro- grams. We’re using STEM, service-learning, art, and outdoor edu- cation as vehicles for boosting confidence and unlocking potential. But we need your help to make sure every kid in our community has equal opportunity and equal access. With your generous do- nation, we can increase scholarships, provide extra supports for a diverse group of youth, and ensure an inclusive environment for all.

Head to our website and click on “Support Kids” to donate.

$50 Sends one child to a No School Day Camp

$100 Will put a child in our after school program

$250 Will send a child to 1 week of summer camp

ANY AMOUNT Lights a spark and makes an impact!

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to unify and give voice to the legal cannabis community and shine a light on the positive impact this industry is having on Central Oregon.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

We invite individuals and businesses to join as members, get involved as sponsors, stay informed about cannabis news in the area via our newsletter or simply learn more about the cannabis industry in Central Oregon and beyond.

MISSION STATEMENT

CSoM builds community through music, by offering a continuum of exceptional music education programs and community performances for students of all ages, skill levels and socio-economic backgrounds. Music contributes to the transformation of lives and enrichment of the culture, diversity and quality of life in Central Oregon. We have a 100% track record of providing tuition assistance to students who qualify.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

Your donation can help CSoM in so many ways. Tuition assistance for a student in need, provide the opportunity for our ensembles to perform at partner sites like the Boys & Girls Club or the Latino Community Association, or support instrument and equipment upgrades, to name a few.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our commitment to enrich the Central Oregon community experience by bringing theatre, film, arts, music, dance and storytelling to our stage. We connect the community by creating equal opportunity for all who want to participate in the education, collaboration, performance and production of the performing arts. Cascades Theatrical Company is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 1978. We are a membership organization, where all aspects of our production on and off stage, are created by volunteers.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

Your donation supports our free programs for our local community, including out teen theatre, teen education and main stage production. All donations stay local

MISSION STATEMENT

The Cascade Winds is an ensemble comprised of the region’s finest musicians conducted by Michael Gesme. For over 60 years we have been performing entertaining band music for audiences of all ages. All concerts are free to the public.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

$100 one musician’s tuition for one concert

$300 one musician’s tuition for the year

$1000 supports sound, lighting, and production costs

$2500 sponsors a soloist

$5000 sponsors a concert

MISSION STATEMENT

A safe haven for young people in jeopardy: Providing runaway and homeless teens with safe, stable living conditions, mediation with fami- ly, and innovative options for developing self-sufficiency. Basic Services include mediation with family to resolve conflicts. Outreach provides kids living on the street with drop-in hours to shower and have a meal as well as get access to other help. Emergency Shelter gives teens a safe place to escape the perils of living on the streets, and longer-term Transitional Living at the LOFT helps them complete their education and develop skills for self-sufficiency.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

$50 Provide a nutritious meal for 5 teens

$$150 Will provide intervention and mediation for a family.

$250Will provide sleeping bags, tents, and warm clothes cyfc@jbarj.org to homeless kids though street outreach.

MISSION STATEMENT

Education Changes Lives! The Central Oregon Community College Foundation will provide funds and foster relationships to support students, programs and capital improvements. Our top funding priority for 2018-2019 is student scholarships.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

Any amount - Provides generous tuition support!

$1,450 - Full tuition for one term!

$2,175 - One-half scholarship!

$4,350 - A full scholarship!

IMPACT

“Going to COCC is the best decision of my life, and I am the happiest I have ever been. Now on my chosen path, I am bettering my life and son’s life. It is not easy with all of our bills stacked high, but the COCC Foundation Scholarship is alleviating the immense feelings of helplessness and hopelessness that have been difficult to cope with. Thank you for your generosity and kindness. You have enabled me to do my real work and remedied much of my financial hardship.” — Jessica, scholarship recipient

MISSION STATEMENT

Since 1985, LandWatch has been protecting the things we love about Central Oregon: our rivers and springs, our forests and high desert, and our fish and wildlife and well-designed communities.

We're still leading the way.

LandWatch works to protect natural areas and the wildlife that inhabit them by successfully advocating for a limited urban growth boundary expansion that prevents urban sprawl and fosters affordable housing, defending land use laws that protect farm and forest land from fragmentation and inappropriate development, and working to restore Central Oregon rivers and springs. Through these efforts, LandWatch ensures Central Oregon residents enjoy a good quality of life among the natural areas that make our region so unique.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

Sustaining memberships ensure that LandWatch can continue to defend Central Oregon's natural resources for years to come.

“Find your place on the planet. Dig in, and take responsibility from there.” Poet Gary Snyder

MISSION STATEMENT

Most of the mountain bike trails we enjoy here in Central Oregon have been built by COTA volunteers. Started in 1992, COTA’s mission is to develop, protect, and enhance the Central Oregon mountain bike experience through trail stewardship, advocacy, collaboration, and education. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit, all volunteer organization that works in conjunction with the USFS, BLM and other land managers to build and maintain singletrack trails. We have 6 dedicated chapters: Bend, Crook County, Red- mond, Madras, Sisters and South Deschutes County (SoDeCo).

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO SUPPORT OUR MISSION?

$30 Will buy a lopper/pruner for brush trimming
$100 Will buy lunch for 12 volunteer trail work crew
$250 Will buy a chainsaw for clearing spring blowdowns on trails
$500 Will buy annual service on Ditch Witch trail building machine

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Children’s Forest of Central Oregon is to unite our community to inspire lifelong connections to nature for all kids. Your donation helps to connect underrepresented communities to impactful experiences in nature.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

The Children’s Forest of Central Oregon is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your tax-deductible contribution can help support important programs and services such as: $25 provides 3 take-home Nature Exploration kits for rural youth $50 supports a family nature program $150 supports a child to participate in the Jugamos Afuera afterschool program Thank you for helping us bring all of the amazing benefits of nature to children and families across Central Oregon.

MISSION STATEMENT

We only have one Deschutes River, and we all depend on it! The Coalition works to restore the Deschutes River so that fish, farms, and families can all thrive.

WHAT WILL YOUR DONATION DO?

The Deschutes River can't speak for itself. Your contribution supports our educational programs and advocacy on behalf of the river.

oin the community in supporting the Shared Vision for the Deschutes

• A healthy, restored Deschutes River

• Thriving farms and sustainable agriculture

• Robust and vibrant Central Oregon communities

The river needs you!

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Since 1975, the Council on Aging has been a knowledgeable and reliable ally in aging, a trusted neighbor ready to provide answers, resources, and social connection opportunities. We advocate for, empower, and guide older adults and their loved ones to age better, together.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

Many older adults rely on services to overcome isolation and barriers to health, and to meet basic needs. The Council on Aging is a facilitator and service provider supporting the following programs:

• In-Home Care

• Case Management

• Family Caregiver Support

• Health Education

• Meals on Wheels

• Social Meals

• Medicare Guidance

• Information and Referrals

• Options Counseling

Our vision is a world where people of all ages are connected, supported, and thriving. Your generous support helps ensure that aging in Central Oregon is defined by independence, dignity, and choice, for all older adults, today and in the generations to come. Thank you.

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DAWNS House provides support to displaced women who are recovering from addiction and alcoholism through structured, guided, sober transitional housing. DAWNS House operates three homes in Bend with 20 beds. It is one of only two public sober living facilities for women in Central Oregon. The mission of DAWNS House is to provide a safe and compassionate living option for newly sober women seeking long-term recovery. DAWNS House helps to break the chain of addiction and alcoholism, promotes personal and community responsibility, and gives women in the program an opportunity to live productive and fulfilling lives.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

$25 provides basic needs for 1 woman.
$50 provides basic needs for 2 women.
$100 provides basic needs for 4 women.
$500 provides basic needs for 20 women.