Paul Partridge, Program Manager for Deschutes County's Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD) Services Program, shares the work that has now provided services to over 1,000 clients in Central Oregon.
COCC Season of Nonviolence with Marcus LeGrand
Marcus Legrand, Afrocentric Program Coordinator at Central Oregon Community College, talks about the film "Farming While Black: Reclaiming Land & Agricultural Heritage" showing at COCC on April 8.
Senior Advocates for Generational Equity (SAGE) with Pat De Vol Nadon
Pat De Vol Nadon, Central Oregon Coordinator of Senior Advocates for Generational Equity (SAGE), talks about her work: matching an individual's interests, skills, and passions with volunteer opportunities in the Central Oregon community. SAGE offers coaching and placement for a good fit with an organization that needs volunteers.
Central Oregon Veterans Ranch with Heather Martin
Heather Martin, Executive Director of the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch, shares information about their work and plans for helping military veterans.
Around the Bend Farms
Around the Bend Farms CEO and Co-founder Ben Marsh, Executive Lead Designer Russell Simpson, and Communications Director Isabel Kiefert share about their work and future plans for providing fresh food to people with the greatest need.
Humane Society of Central Oregon
Lynne Ouchida of the Humane Society of Central Oregon tells us about the organization's 13th annual Pup Crawl. She gives us some tips for adopting and caring for our four-legged friends.
Kids Center - Providing Critical Child Abuse Services in Central Oregon
Director of Marketing & Development Ginger Theis-Stevens and Development Specialist Barbara Vella explain Kids Center's role in addressing child abuse in Central Oregon.
Cascade Chorale Spring Concert with James Knox
James Knox, Director of Cascades Chorale, talks about the Chorale and the March 2025 Concert.
SCORE and Blade Rehab
Steve Parke, SCORE Mentor, and Charles Feriend, Owner of Blade Rehab talk about SCORE and the available business assistance and services provided. Charles Feriend offers advice to new business owners and how SCORE helped his business to move forward and grow.
Oregon Adaptive Sports - Recreational opportunites for anyone with a disability
Pat Addabbo, Executive Director of Oregon Adaptive Sports, explains the wide variety of year-round athletic opportunities from snow sports to summer mountain biking for athletes with disabilities.
Bend City Update with Mike Riley: Federal Budget February 2025
This episode includes information on Bend City Council decisions and the state of the city, including policies for DEI, housing, road construction, and future plans for Bend over the next two years.
Deschutes Land Trust - Conservation and Monarch Butterfly Habitat
Jana Hemphill, Community Engagement Manager for the Deschutes Land Trust, talks about the Land Trust's projects and ways that the community can support their conservation work.
White Women Get Ready...A Conversation with Author Amanda K Gross
Amanda K Gross is the author of "White Women Get Ready...How Healing Post-Traumatic Mistress Syndrome Leads to Anti-Racist Change." Joining in the conversation was Edi Zwierzycki from Coming To The Table, a national organization dedicated to healing the wounds stemming from our nation's history of slavery. CTTT is sponsoring a book related event in Feb 2025 with author Amanda K Gross.
Jon Jones, Food Influencer
Jon Jones, food influencer and administrator of the Bend Foodies, Redmond Foodies and Sisters Foodies Facebook groups, shares about enjoying food in Central Oregon.
Roundhouse Foundation - Spring Grant Applications
Chaney Coman, Grants Manager for the Roundhouse Foundation, explains the Spring Open Call Cycle for grant applications of up to $30,000 and the other grant programs that RHF supports.
Black History Month at COCC with Marcus LeGrand, Afrocentric Program Coordinator
Marcus LeGrand, Afrocenter Program Coordinator at COCC, talks about the events for Black History Month at COCC, welcoming speakers and programs that highlight Black triumph.
Catalina Sanchez Frank and Patricia Pizarro from The Latino Community Association
The Latino Community Association's Catalina Sanchez Frank, Executive Director, and Patricia Pizarro, Immigration Attorney, tell us about the array of services the LCA offers our community. They also discuss some of the changes the organization is experiencing under our country's new administration.
Think Wild - Winter Events and Spring Habitat Restoration
Molly Honea, Development and Communications Coordinator for Think Wild, shares TW's mission, services, advice for handling wildlife that may be injured, orphaned, or in conflict with humans. Also, get an update on the river otter rescue from last summer and the pending construction of a marine mammal treatment and rehabilitation enclosure.
Heather Dion with CASA of Bend
Heather Dion, Executive Director of CASA, tells us about this organization, how they help local foster children, and how we can be involved. She also tells us about their first annual Courtside for CASA Pickleball Classic.
2024 Gains and Setbacks: Protecting the Owyhee Canyonlands
Ryan Houston, Executive Director for the Oregon Natural Desert Association, discusses improving protections for Oregon's wildlands in 2024 and an overview of the challenges ahead in 2025.