Donna Burklo, Executive Director for Central Oregon Villages, talks about their collaborative efforts to provide stable shelter with other Central Oregon nonprofits, and the upcoming documentary screening February 5 at OSU-Cascades in partnership with the Council on Aging of Central Oregon.
COCC's 2025 Season of Nonviolence
COCC's Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series Coordinator, Charlotte Gilbride, and the Dean of Equity and Well-Being, Christy Walker, talk about the 2025 Season of Nonviolence presentations, the history of the Chandller Lecture Series, and the state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Central Oregon Community College.
Big Brothers Big Sisters - The State of Mentorship in 2025
Jenn Davis, Program Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, talks about the ongoing need for male mentors, with some boys waiting up to a year to be matched. She talks about the measurable benefits of a mentoring relationship, what it takes to become a mentor, and how BBBSCO works the parent and mentor for maximum benefit to the child.
The Hunger Prevention Coalition - Funding nonprofits that provide nutritious food to neighbors in need.
Robin Popp, Executive Director of the Hunger Prevention Coalition explains their role in supporting the direct-to-consumer nonprofits that provide fresh fruits, vegetables, proteins, and dairy to those with food insecurity in Central Oregon.
Shepherd's House Ministries - Grace Changes Everything
Shepherd's House Executive Director Curt Floski, and Low Barrier Services Director John Lodise explain the services provided through the Lighthouse Navigation Center, the Redmond Center, Project S.H.A.R.E. and the mobile shower truck.
Bridge Meadows - Multi-generational Housing That Builds Community Connection
Executive Director Derenda Schubert, PhD, explains the benefits of intergenerational housing communities which build connected, healthier, and measurably valuable relationships between generations through stable housing.
Jingle Store and Santa's Plate - Outreach Programs of The Giving Plate
Ranae Staley, Executive Director of The Giving Plate, talks about the upcoming Jingle Store for kids in need, and Santa's Plate for families. She also talks about their efforts to provide food without stigma even as the number of families in need is growing exponentially while donations of food and money are dropping quickly.
Bethlehem Inn - Transforming lives for 25 years
Gwenn Wysling, Executive Director of Bethlehem Inn, discusses 25 years of transforming lives through shelter, help and hope toward the vision of ending homelessness in Central Oregon - even if it must be done one person at a time.
J Bar J Ranch - Improving the Lives of Runaway and Homeless Youth
Eliza Wilson, Director of Runaway and Homeless Youth Programs at J Bar J Ranch, provides a full overview of the comprehensive services that help stabilize at-risk youth and provide them the opportunity to have positive agency over their lives.
Family Access Network - Advocates in Schools
Kai Myers, Stewardship Coordinator for the Family Access Network, talks about the outreach, programs and services provided to underserved students and families through school-based advocates.
Every Kid Sports - Born in Bend
Eleana Fanayka, Executive Director of Every Kid Sports, shares their new "Born in Bend" program intended to get more kids playing recreation sports in the high desert.
Camp Fire Afterschool in South County
Program Director Melanie Feltmate of Camp Fire Central Oregon explains efforts to reopen after-school programs after La Pine Park & Recreation abruptly suspends services early in the 2024 school year.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Donna Britt, Development Director for Saving Grace, talks about the challenges facing victims of domestic abuse (intimate partner violence) and options for survivors.
Oregon Housing and Community Services
Talia Kahn-Kravis, Assistant Director of Home Ownership Programs with Oregon Housing and Community Services, talks about state efforts to make home ownership more accessible by supporting local organizations and programs.
Improving BIPOC homeownership rates in Central Oregon
Amy Warren, Founder and Executive Director of Thistle and Nest, talks about housing from the Land Trust perspective alongside Stephany Davilla-Hermeling, who covers homeownership program assistance, outreach, and fund development.
Welcoming Week 2024 comes to the City of Bend
The City of Bend’s Equity and Inclusion Director (and Liaison for the Human Rights and Equity Commission) Andres Portela is joined by the City of Bend's Community Relations Manager, Kathi Barguil to share plans for the city's 2024 Welcoming Week.
Healing Reins Equine Assisted (Therapy) Services
Polly Cohen (Executive Director) and Ali Burke (Development Director) of Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services share the work of their facility using horses for physical, emotional, social, and mental health therapies.
Oregon Desert Land Trust Update
Brent Fenty, Executive Director of the Oregon Desert Land Trust, discusses the breadth of their efforts to work with private land owners to preserve land for future generations.
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) - Nonprofit support for small business in the High Desert
Brian Vierra, Venture Catalyst Director, and Nicole McNew, Director of Marketing and Communications, share the support tools available to small business owners who are looking to relocate or get started anywhere in Central Oregon.
Seed to Table in Sisters Oregon, reviews the farm's 2024 activities
Audrey Tehan, Founder and Farm Director for Seed to Table in Sisters, shares an update on the 2024 growing season, their community outreach, and their pending Fall Harvest Dinner.