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.

OHSU Survey: How Welcoming Is the Central Oregon Community

Camilla Dolhman, Community Research Project Manager at Oregon Health and Science University, talks about the development and the results of the survey to assess how welcoming Central Oregon is with the many changes happening in the area.

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.

Cultivate Bend

Board Members Kyle Krull and Paul Evers describe the efforts of Cultivate Bend, a mutual benefit trade organization, 501(c)(6), formed to cultivate a vibrant ecosystem for the natural products Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector throughout Central Oregon. Their mission is to listen and meet the specific needs of our growing population of CPG entrepreneurs, operators, and leaders at every stage and be representative of every Central Oregon community - geographic, gender, racial, ethnic, and culture. They also inform about an documentary presentation at the Tower Theater supporting regenerative farming and equity in the farming industry.

The Kids Center Services Upcoming Events

Ginger Thiess-Stevens, Development Director for The Kids Center, talks about the strong community investment and support in building the organization, their specialized services that focus on identification, care and treatment of child abuse, and a fundraising event to educate the public on their services and volunteer opportunities.

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.

Laura Flood on Maintaining a Healthy Pelvic Floor Through Yoga and Treatment

Owner/Operator of Lotus Flower Physio, Laura Flood, talks about the importance of maintaining a woman's pelvic floor throughout life, including pregnancy and aging. The goal of her work is for women to return to a feeling of safety, connection and trust in one's body through non-traditional, whole being and highly compassionate physical therapy care.

Part 1: Zee Clarke, Author Of Black People Breathe: A Mindfulness Guide To Racial Healing

Zee Clarke discusses the benefits of mindfulness strategies primarily for Black people dealing with racial injustice and racism. Her recommended strategies can help to improve the overall health of Black people around the world. In her book Black People Breathe, she shares personal experiences and strategies for self-care and proactive responses.

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.

Community Grief Ceremony

This conversation about the Community Grief Ceremony includes ways to utilize group support during grief. This yearly event is offered by community healers to support the community.