Month: March 2026

NeighborImpact Responds to Local Need with Gift Cards Supporting Unpaid TSA Workers

Central Ore.—When paychecks stop, the impact is immediate. NeighborImpact responded with more than $5,000 in gift cards to help local TSA officers and their families keep groceries on the table and everyday essentials within reach while pay remains disrupted. At Redmond Municipal Airport, a partial federal government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security has meant TSA officers continue reporting to work without pay—putting pressure on everyday expenses like groceries, gas, and housing. Redmond MunicipalRead More >

Welcome to the Mission

There are many indicators of a healthy growing non-profit. One of the those signs is the number of people choosing to support the work for the first time. New donors don’t just make an immediate impact—they help ensure long-term stability, sustainability, and deeper community connection. In 2025, NeighborImpact made a focused effort to invite more people into our mission of supporting people and strengthening communities—and the response was extraordinary. Through expanded community events, outreach toRead More >

Planned Giving

Have you ever thought about how you can extend your impact beyond today and into the future? Including NeighborImpact in your estate plans offers an extraordinary opportunity to do just that. Planned gifts are versatile and resourceful, allowing you to make a substantial contribution without affecting your current financial situation. Here are just a few benefits: Creating Lasting Change: By pledging a portion of your estate or assets, you ensure that the initiatives you careRead More >

Generosity Multiplied

For Norwyn Newby, caring for people has always been a calling. After medical school at Oregon Health & Science University and a decade of advanced medical and military training, he and his wife, Barb, moved to Bend in 1980. For more than 20 years, Norwyn served patients as a neurosurgeon. Though retired since 2002, his instinct to step in when people need help hasn’t faded. Barb has long supported NeighborImpact. But this year felt different.Read More >

GOOD FOOD, SHARED IMPACT

Get ready to taste your way through downtown Bend this spring! NeighborImpact’s annual Foodie Crawl, presented by U.S. Bank, returns to downtown Bend on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 2–4 p.m., inviting guests to explore the local food scene while supporting neighbors facing food insecurity. This walkable tasting event pairs small plates and beverage samples from participating restaurants and chefs throughout downtown, allowing attendees to set their own pace and discover new favorites along theRead More >

You Met the Moment

When uncertainty around SNAP benefits began affecting families across Central Oregon, you responded. Between November and January, donors gave $1,352,560 to support NeighborImpact and its Food Program—ensuring that when need increased, our community was ready. Because of your generosity, no pantry in our network of 56 partners had to close its doors due to a lack of food. Together, the network brought in 482,490 additional pounds of food compared to the previous quarter, with NeighborImpact’sRead More >