Central Oregon—NeighborImpact’s Energy Assistance program can provide financial assistance to income-qualified residents of the Tri-County area with electric and gas bills as well as propane, wood and oil. The program has funds available and is accepting applications now. To qualify for assistance, applicants must have a monthly gross income at or below the following limits (based on household size). Services are provided on a first come, first served basis; Interested households are encouraged to submitRead More >

Central Oregon—With funding provided by a Community Development Block Grant awarded to the City of Madras by Business Oregon, NeighborImpact awarded $109,000 in grants to 13 Madras small businesses and microenterprises that were financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. NeighborImpact submitted the Community Development Block Grant application and administers the program on behalf of Madras. The small business grants, of up to $20,000 each, incentivized retaining low-income jobs throughout the pandemic. The first round ofRead More >

Central Oregon—Child care providers across the region are struggling to make ends meet during the coronavirus crisis. With a cap on the number of children a facility can host in any given day, enrolment numbers, and thus revenue, are a small fraction of what they were before the outbreak. “Programs are experiencing an extreme loss of income and are still being expected to provide care,” said Karen Prow, NeighborImpact Child Care Resources Director. “Things areRead More >

  Central Oregon– NeighborImpact’s Covid Relief Mortgage Assistance program is making current mortgage payments for Bend residents who have been financially impacted by COVID-19. The deadline for application is quickly approaching on Nov. 30, with room for only 20 more applicants. Don’t miss this one time opportunity to get your mortgage paid; apply now! To be eligible for the program, individuals must: Have experienced hardship caused by COVID Be a resident of Bend Be a homeowner Have aRead More >

Central Oregon– On October 30, NeighborImpact will join the nation in celebrating national weatherization day. NeighborImpact’s Weatherization program reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of the homes while ensuring the resident’s health and safety.  Common Weatherization measures include air sealing; floor, wall and attic insulation; duct sealing and furnace repair or replacement. Every $1 dollar invested in the Weatherization Assistance Program yields $4.50 in benefits, including energy savings, health and safety.Read More >

Central Oregon– NeighborImpact’s Child Care Resources is seeking qualified applicants for free, quality child care for children ages six weeks to three years. The program, Baby Promise, provides fully-funded quality child care for up to 109 children through multiple licensed child care providers in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. The child care slots will be reserved for families whose income meets a limit defined by ERDC (a child careRead More >

  Central Oregon– For the seventh year in a row, Oregon Business has awarded NeighborImpact with a 100 Best Nonprofit to Work For title.  The title of 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For is awarded annually to qualifying nonprofit organizations that are ranked based on employee satisfaction and importance of 31 workplace qualities in six categories including work environment; management and communications; mission and goals; career development and learning; benefits and compensation; and sustainable practices.Read More >

Central Oregon– NeighborImpact’s Rep Payee program helps those who cannot pay their bills due to cognitive or physical challenges by ensuring that their finances are used to meet their basic needs. NeighborImpact’s Representative Payee functions as a fiduciary for individuals with income derived from Social Security who lack the ability to manage their own funds. The Representative Payee pays all of the clients’ bills on their behalf, including obligations such as housing, utilities, food, medical expenses,Read More >

  Central Oregon– NeighborImpact’s lending program is now offering $15,000 grants to Veterans purchasing their first home in Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson counties or the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. In order to qualify, applicants must: Provide proof of eligibility with a certificate of release or discharge from active duty (DD 214) Have a household income below 100% Area Median Income (find your county’s AMI on HUD’s website by clicking here) Complete a Home Buyer Education courseRead More >

Central Oregon– The NeighborImpact Food Bank is partnering with Cinder Butte in Redmond and F5 Smokehouse in Prineville to bring locally sourced venison to families in need in the Tri-County area. Now, when you bring your deer or elk to be processed at either location, you’ll have the option to donate ten percent of your meat to the Food Bank. NeighborImpact’s Food Bank collects and distributes over 3 million  pounds of food to 50 local agenciesRead More >