Author: Rachel Haakenson

SNAP Benefits Restored: Oregon Acts Swiftly to Avert Crisis

Central Oregon—NeighborImpact applauds the State of Oregon for its bold and decisive action to ensure full November SNAP benefits for Oregon families. Acting overnight on the authority of a federal court order, Oregon submitted and secured full federal funding, redeploying benefits to recipients’ cards by Friday morning. Thousands of Central Oregon families awoke today to find their grocery budgets restored. “This is a tremendous relief for the 750,000 Oregonians who depend on SNAP to eat,”Read More >

NeighborImpact Mobilizes to Ease Hunger Amid Federal SNAP Funding Pause

Central Oregon—Following the federal government’s announcement that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be distributed in November, NeighborImpact is preparing for a potential surge in hunger across Central Oregon. As the regional food bank serving Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, the organization is taking immediate steps to ensure that families, seniors, and individuals do not go without food in the weeks ahead. “Since 1980, the governmentRead More >

Affordable Homeownership Fair Offers Pathways to  Homeownership During Welcoming Week

Central Oregon—Central Oregon residents interested in affordable homeownership opportunities are invited to the Affordable Homeownership Fair on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 5:30–6:45 p.m. at the Larkspur Community Center, Event Room (1600 SE Reed Market Rd, Bend). The event is free and open to the public. Hosted by NeighborImpact HomeSource, the fair brings together local affordable housing developers to share information about upcoming projects, eligibility criteria, and next steps to becoming a homeowner. Short presentationsRead More >

FREE Infant and Toddler Child Care Available Through NeighborImpact’s Baby Promise

Central Oregon—NeighborImpact’s Child Care Resources is currently accepting applications for Baby Promise, a no-cost child care program for families with children ages six weeks to three years old. Baby Promise offers full-year, full-time child care through a network of licensed providers across Central Oregon. Baby Promise is more than free child care, it’s a comprehensive support program for families. In addition to covering the full cost of care and assisting the family with the child care searchRead More >

NeighborImpact Hosts Listening Sessions to Shape Strategic Plan

The NeighborImpact Board of Directors is excited to announce a series of listening sessions taking place throughout August to gather valuable input for the organization’s upcoming two-year strategic plan. These sessions are open to all community members and stakeholders who want to share their perspectives, ideas, and suggestions about how NeighborImpact can best serve low- and moderate-income residents across Central Oregon. NeighborImpact encourages in-person participation but also offers a virtual option via Zoom for thoseRead More >

Evento en Español: Feria de Vivienda Asequible Celebra la Semana NeighborWorks®

Como parte de la celebración nacional de la Semana NeighborWorks® del 7 al 14 de junio, NeighborImpact organizará una Feria de Vivienda Asequible en Español dirigida a miembros de la comunidad latina el lunes 10 de junio de 5:30 a 7:00 p.m. en la Asociación Comunitaria Latina (Latino Community Association) en Bend. Este evento especial, presentado completamente en español, tiene como objetivo conectar a personas de habla hispana con organizaciones confiables que desarrollan viviendas asequiblesRead More >

Affordable Housing Event in Spanish Celebrates NeighborWorks® Week

Central Oregon— As part of the national celebration of NeighborWorks® Week (June 7–14), NeighborImpact will host a Spanish-language Affordable Homeownership Fair for the Central Oregon Latino community on Monday, June 10, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Latino Community Association in Bend. This special event, held entirely in Spanish, aims to connect Spanish-speaking community members with trusted affordable housing developers and local homeownership resources. The event is made possible thanks to the generous title sponsorshipRead More >

Clase gratuita ayuda a los residentes de Oregón Central a reducir el estrés financiero

Redmond, Oregón—El programa HomeSource de NeighborImpact ofrecerá una clase gratuita de una hora diseñada para ayudar a las personas a reducir el estrés relacionado con sus finanzas personales. El evento, titulado “Finanzas sin Estrés”, se llevará a cabo el miércoles 4 de junio de 2025, de 5:30 a 6:30 p.m. en la Biblioteca Pública de Redmond, ubicada en 827 SW Deschutes Ave. Impartida en español, la clase brindará información práctica y herramientas para manejar laRead More >

Free Class Helps Central Oregonians Reduce Financial Stress

Redmond, OR—NeighborImpact’s HomeSource program is offering a free, one-hour class designed to help individuals reduce stress related to their personal finances. The event, titled “Finanzas sin Estrés” (Finance Without Stress), will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Redmond Public Library, located at 827 SW Deschutes Ave. Taught in Spanish, the class provides practical information and tools to manage financial anxiety. Participants will learn strategies to feel moreRead More >

NeighborImpact Cuts Distributions as Food Supply Drops 25 Percent

Central Oregon—Continuing to respond to a shrinking food supply, NeighborImpact has announced cancellation of two food distribution programs in the region. A mobile pantry distribution in Redmond currently based at the American Legion and providing food to an average of 277 individuals monthly will cease after May 29. A second produce distribution program, Fresh Express Home Delivery, will also end June 27. That program feeds 380 homebound individuals each month. NeighborImpact previously announced that reductionsRead More >