Don Senecal from Jericho Road of Redmond shares history and current services that Jericho Road offers to families in Redmond and Central Oregon.
COCC Advocacy for the On-Campus 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
Representatives from Central Oregon Community College talk of the college's history and efforts to provide a safe and educational environment for the 2SLGBTQIA+ on-campus community. Guests: Professor Cat Finney, Librarian (Collections and Acquisitions), Dr. Buffy Stoll Turton, First Year Experience Coordination, and Ruth Vernotico, Student Program Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion.
Alzheimer's Association Volunteer of the Year Deb McCune
Deb McCune, Volunteer of the Year for Alzheimer's Association in Oregon, shares about her experiences volunteering for Alzheimer's Association and her journey through her husband's Alzheimer’s Disease.
Documentary Film - No Place to Grow Old: The Rise of Senior Homlessness
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.
Bend Language Institute
Christina Cappy, founder of the Bend Language Institute, tells us about her learning center and how we can sign up for language classes.
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 Chandler Lecture Series, and the state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Central Oregon Community College.
Betsy Warriner, Connect Central Oregon, Volunteer Opportunities on the MLK Day of Service
Betsy Warriner, representing Connect Central Oregon, talks about the value of volunteering to connect with the community. She also talks about ways community members can sign up for participation in the MLK Day of Service and the types of volunteer opportunities available.
Breanne Barrett from at:project on Trafficking in Central Oregon
Breanne Barrett, Director of the anti-trafficking at:project at J Bar J Youth Services, defines sex and labor trafficking in Central Oregon.
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.
Owner of Organized and Really Living Julie Fagan offers ideas for organizing your home and life
Julie Fagan, owner of Organized and Really Living, talks about personal strategies that can help one to live comfortably through organization. She offers suggestions and tools to align behaviors with the organization of possessions, building on what is most important to the individual.
KPOV Past, Present, Future and New Year Wants
Walking down the KPOV memory lane with Ted Schoenborn, Mike Ficher, and Chuckaroo the Buckaroo about the beginning of the station 20 years ago, along with a brief conversation with Executive Director of KPOV, Linda Orcelletto, about KPOV and what's in store for the future.
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.
Comedian Anthony Poponi
Anthony Poponi is a local comedian, motivational speaker, author, and self-proclaimed expert in human happiness.
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.
Handling Grief During the Holidays with Sarah Peterson from Clear Mourning
Grief is universal and support, understanding, and counseling can help someone in the grieving process. We talked to Sarah Peterson, founder of the nonprofit Clear Mourning, about dealing with grief not only during the holidays but throughout the year. Information on the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) and available services in Central Oregon are also covered.
Electrification with Neil Baunsgard from The Environmental Center
Neil Baunsgard is Climate and Transportation Policy Manager at The Environmental Center. He visits The Point to talk about electrification - the effort to replace technologies and appliances that currently use fossil fuels with electric alternatives - and how the City of Bend is trying to reduce fossil fuel use in its buildings.
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.
Latino Community Association Offers Services to Immigrants and Empowers Families
Lucia Barragan, Development Manager for the Latino Community Association (LCA), and Patricia Pizarro, an immigration attorney with LCA, talk about services available to the Latino Community through their organization, including legal representation on immigration issues. They also discussed their sold-out luncheon focusing on empowering families and supporting the Central Oregon immigrant population.
The Transition Out of Safe Parking
Rick Russell, Executive Director of Mountain View Community Development, and Keith Wilson, a recent graduate of the Safe Parking Program, talk about Safe Parking and about living in an RV. This edition of the Wednesday Point was hosted by Louise Kaplan and Carolyn Esky.