Deschutes Children's Foundation

Cassi MacQueen, Executive Director for the Deschutes Children's Foundation, talks about DCF's role in bringing 22 children's services providers together under one roof across four Central Oregon campuses and how that proximity improves the quality of providing timely support to families.

Protecting the Owyhee Canyonlands as a National Monument

The Owyhee Canyonlands represent the largest unprotected area in the west, and 73% of Oregonians support its protection. Ryan Houston, Executive Director of the Oregon Natural Desert Association, talks about federal legislative efforts to protect it as a National Monument.

Sisters Farmers Market Opens for the 2024 season

Originally called the “Fresh on Fridays” Farmers Market,” it’d be an understatement to say that the Sisters Farmers Market is just a little one vegetable produce stand on the side of the road. Program Manager Willa Bauman talks about the big 2024 expansion of this venerable gathering place.

La Pine 2045 - Building a Comprehensive Plan

City of La Pine Principal Planner, Brent Bybee, discusses the process for updating the city's Comprehensive Plan. Incorporated as a city in 2006, La Pine first filed a comprehensive plan in 2010, but it needs to be updated. The process will be driven by citizen interests. The timeline calls for adoption in 2025.

Seed to Table in Sisters, Oregon

Founder and Farm Director Audrey Tehan tells the Seed to Table story and why it's such an important part of Sisters Country. Learn how this four-acre nonprofit farm and has grown over the past 10 years to educate local school children, supply high desert food pantries, provide local produce shares to the community and operate the Sisters Farmers Market.

MountainStar Family Relief Nursery

Staley Micken, Development Director for the MountainStar Family Relief Nursery, talks about National Child Abuse Prevention Month and MountainStar’s work to protect children from abuse through education and support for children and families including the Diaper Drive and other campaigns.

Heart of Oregon Corps

Leanna Williams, Development Director for the Heart of Oregon Corps, talks about programs to connect youth ages 16-24 with training and educational opportunities to help them independently thrive.

Mental Health Resources in Central Oregon

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the largest grassroots mental health organization in America. Also known as NAMI, the Alliance is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Volunteer Expo at Deschutes Public Library

Central Oregon is a hotbed for both volunteers and volunteer opportunities. Librarian Liisa Sjoblom discusses the history and purpose behind the 16th annual Volunteer Expo at the Downtown Branch of the Deschutes Public Library.

Thrive Central Oregon

Founder and Executive Director Sarah Mahnke explains Thrive Central Oregon's nonprofit mission to connect individuals in need with community resources across Central Oregon.

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity CEO Carly Colgan provides an overview of the work that Habitat for Humanity is doing to help individuals transition into home ownership, and its efforts to bring useful clothing and goods back into the community through the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.