Our Collective Impact Q3 | December 2025 – February 2026 Our mission to improve lives in Deschutes County is made possible because of you. Through financial contributions, grants and in-kind donations, you help create lasting change right here at home. Every gift stays in Deschutes County, impacting the lives of neighbors in need and strengthening […]

The Central Oregon Gives Campaign, sponsored by The Source, connects local nonprofits with donors for their end-of-year giving using weekly incentives. Individuals who donated $25 or more through the Central Oregon Gives campaign, from November 6 to December 31, received a thank you gift from a generous local sponsor and was entered in the weekly […]

Volunteers from Assistance League of Bend are spreading holiday cheer across Deschutes County through their beloved Secret Santa program, which fulfills holiday wishes for seniors living in long-term care facilities in Bend, La Pine, Redmond, and Sisters. Working with the care facilities, volunteers gathered personalized gift requests—from warm socks and blankets to books and keepsakes—bringing […]

Deschutes County foster children and their foster families were hosted by Pine Tavern and Assistance League® of Bend at their 32nd Annual Breakfast with Santa on December 7, 2025. Bringing neighbors together, the event featured a delicious buffet, caroling, cookie decorating, and face painting added to the festivities. Children had the chance to visit with […]

As 2025 draws to a close, we celebrate the impact we’ve achieved together this year – an impact made possible by your generosity. Your support has touched countless lives, strengthened our communities and fueled the work we are so proud to do. In this Quarterly Spotlight, we share the difference you have made and highlight […]

Thanks to the incredible generosity of attendees and donors, Raise a Glass for the Kids raised enough funds to provide new school clothing for 1,441 students in need. These clothes are not just a basic necessity—they help foster self-confidence, encourage peer acceptance, and improve school attendance, enabling local children to thrive both academically and socially. […]