Charity in Bend

MISSION STATEMENT

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.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Deschutes County Search and Rescue Foundation is to raise funds and promote public awareness in support of the Search and Rescue volunteer activities conducted by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.

CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

$25 - Now that winter has arrived, we will supply team members with hand and feet warmers as needed.

$50 - Helps maintain a supply of high calorie/high protein food for SAR team members when they are on a mission. This is a critical fuel needed to maintain energy levels on long missions in the wilderness.

$100 - Pays for the registration fees for SAR volunteers to attend the annual Northwest Search and Rescue Conference to stay abreast of the latest in search and rescue technologies and training curriculums.

$200 - Allows us to provide wilderness First Aid, CPR and AED training to all SAR volunteers where re-certification is required on a bi-annual basis.

$300 - Helps to supplement the cost of advanced instructor training in disciplines such as avalanche awareness, mountain rescue and white water rescue. Attendance at these programs often costs thousands of dollars. Having certified in-house instructors allows us to train individual team members to further enhance the qualifications and skills of our teams to meet the challenges of searches and rescues in the wilderness.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Deschutes Land Trust conserves land for wildlife, scenic views, and local communities. As Central Oregon’s only nationally accredited and locally-based land trust, the Deschutes Land Trust has protected more than 9,100 acres since 1995.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

Conserve and protect the best of Central Oregon! Donate to the Deschutes Land Trust today to protect the forests, meadows, and creeks that Central Oregonians—people and wildlife—need to thrive!

MISSION STATEMENT

The Deschutes Public Library Foundation provides dependable, sustainable funding that supports and enhances library programs and outreach services not funded through taxes. We raise and manage funds to ensure world-class libraries that serve all residents throughout Deschutes County.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

Your gift helps to support the Deschutes Public Library Foundation.

• Prepares young children to be school-ready through free accessibility to the Library’s Early Learning Spaces.

• Develops a lifelong love of reading & learning through the free Summer Reading Program for all ages.

• Expands our literary landscape through free cultural programs and author events.

• Enriches our library collections both online and in the libraries.

Three Ways to Give:

Online: www.dplfoundation.org
Phone: 541-312-1027
Mail: PO Box 963, Bend OR 97709-0963

MISSION STATEMENT

THE DESCHUTES RIVER CONSERVANCY IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE MISSION TO RESTORE STREAMFLOW AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY IN THE DESCHUTES BASIN. Founded in 1996 as a collaborative, multi-stakeholder organization, the DRC's Board of Directors makes decisions by consensus and is comprised of key public and private interests including farming, ranching, timber, development, hydro-power, recreation, tribes, and environment.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

With your support, the DRC can continue our mission to cooperatively restore streamflow and improve water quality in our local rivers and streams.

MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to build and strengthen community connections for individuals experiencing diversabilities and their families. Diversabilities cross cultural, ethnic, race, gender, socioeconomic and geographic boundaries; people experiencing diversabilities comprise the largest group of marginalized people on the planet. The goal and intention of Diversability Inc. programs and projects is to ensure that individuals with diversabilities are elevated to their potential and valued as citizens in our communities. Featured in this photo is Ryan who is a valued employee at Blockbuster, a role that has positively impacted other areas of his life!

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?
Donations foster Diversability Inc.’s mission of providing individuals experiencing diversabilities with the resources and tools they need to reach their greatest potential. These programs are designed to promote independence, integration and inclusion. Your donation enables us to offer these programs to a broad range of people experiencing diversabilities.

$25 Allows a Sib to attend Sib Group
$100 Allows a Sib to attend Summer Sib Camp
$500 Supports inclusive programming
$1000 Supports development of a comprehensive online resource tool

MISSION STATEMENT

There are 70,000 dog-lovers in Bend, but only ONE DogPAC!

DogPAC’s mission is to protect and expand access to public lands for outdoor recreation with off-leash dogs. We work with the Forest Service to create and maintain dog-friendly ski and snowshoe trails at Wanoga SnoPark, and help to maintain clean hiking/biking trails at Rimrock and Phil’s trailhead. We work with Bend Parks and Rec to establish off-leash areas and dog parks around the city. And we promote responsible dog ownership through our seasonal newsletters and free workshops.

Membership is free. Join now at happytails@dogpac.org or facebook.com/dogpac.org

WHAT YOUR DONATIONS CAN DO

All donations are tax deductible and used to support our dog-friendly activities: trail grooming at Wanoga, poop disposal at Rimrock and Phil’s, free workshops on dog health and behavior, and more.

MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to prepare our students for success and the future through exceptional educational and extracurricular opportunities.
WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?
Your donation or sponsorship can support students and teachers in the Bend-La Pine Schools in the following ways:
$40 Allows a disadvantaged student to participate in a Middle School sport $100 Allows a disadvantaged student to participate in a High School sport $1000-$2500 Provides a classroom grant to a teacher for an innovative program $1000 and up Sponsorship level at a Foundation fundraising event

MISSION STATEMENT
END Problem Gambling by:
1) Rasing Public Awareness of Solutions to Gambling Problems
2) Increasing Access to, and Quality of, Problem Gambling Treatment
3) Reducing Shame and Stigma Around Gambling Problems in Our Society
WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?
1) Offer Problem Gambling Recovery Education and Resources to students at Central Oregon Community College and Oregon State University, Cascades Campus
2) Offer Scholarships to Recovery Seminars
3) Create Opportunities for People to Film and Share Inspirational Recovery Stories
4) Offer Information on Solutions to Gambling Problems at Local Events such as Winterfest

MISSION STATEMENT

We provide a safe haven for rescued animals to receive the love and care that they deserve while offering education to the public. Our main focus is taking in abandon, neglected and unwanted bunnies, getting them spayed and neutered and then adopting them into loving homes. We provide sanctuary to special needs bunnies who are unable to get adopted and get them the medical care that they need. We also provided sanctuary to some farm animals.

WHAT YOUR GIFT CAN DO

$150 can spay.neuter a bunny $30/month feeds a bunny Choose an amount, one time or monthly or choose a bunny to sponsor. We will send pictures and update you on how "your" bunny is doing.

MISSION STATEMENT

Thirty years ago, The Environmental Center was born to empower locals to live lighter on the planet. Today, we’re a regional hub of environmental education, engagement, and action. Working collaboratively with people of all ages, local businesses, and elected officials, we create and advocate for meaningful, sustainable change across Central Oregon. Your support will help advance a healthy, vibrant place to live, work and play for all of us today and for future generations to inherit. Make your donation today at envirocenter.org/donate.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATION DO?

Your support can help us create a healthier community – now and in the future. Make your donation today at envirocenter.org/donate.

$30 Fuels our electric car for one month of programming, from Madras to La Pine and everywhere in between.

$75 Provides support for a Repair Café — free events that fix and divert household items from Knott Landfill.

$200 supplies one classroom with reusable plates, bowls, silverware and cups.

MISSION STATEMENT

To facilitate the rescue, rehabilitation, and permanent placement of abused, neglected and unwanted equines. To promote equine awareness and foster community compassion for responsible equine guardianship. To provide volunteer opportunities for people with all types of disabilities to care for horses in need, exemplifying how the nurturing of horses can also heal humans.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

$25 will purchase 2 1/2 bags of grain for undernourished horses.

$50 will pay for two farrier trimmings.

$100 will pay for two weeks of medications for the care of horses in rehab.

$200 will pay for one ton of much needed hay.

MISSION STATEMENT
Family Access Network improves lives by ensuring all children in Deschutes County have access to basic-need services. WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?
For every $100 donation, one child can receive help for an entire school year. Your donation may help a child sleep in a warm bed, start school with a good breakfast, receive adequate health care or address other critical needs.
$100 helps one child for an entire school year
$500 helps five children for an entire school year
$1,000 helps ten children for an entire school year

MISSION STATEMENT

To strengthen and support family relationships by serving as the Central Oregon source for parenting education, information, and resources. We believe the most decisive factors that influence a child’s growth and development is reliable, responsive, and sensitive parenting.

Investing in parenting education is critical to ensuring that all children thrive because parenting education strengthens the backbone of families, and empowers parents with the knowledge to help their children succeed.

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

$35 scholarship for one person for one parenting series
$100 will provide food for 10-12 families at one class
$150 pays for parenting books for one series
$500 pays for one community workshop

MISSION STATEMENT

Fences For Fido has unchained over 2000 dogs living outdoors in the Pacific Northwest since 2009. Last year alone, we unchained more than 200 dogs and unchain at least 20 more dogs every month. We ease the pain and suffering of dogs living outside on chains by providing fenced yards so dogs can live in freedom. When we learn about a chained dog, we immediately deliver a custom-built, insulated dog house with warm dog beds inside. Critical vet care and spay/neuter are also core to our mission. We refer to this work as “Love in action!” Join us!

WHAT CAN YOUR DONATIONS DO?

$30 Provides a bag of dog food for a hungry Fido

$80 Provides a dog house for warmth, day and night

$150 Will spay or neuter and basic veterinary care

$400 Builds a fence for a small yard

$800 Builds a fence for a medium yard

$1000 Builds a fence for a large yard or multiple Fidos