Service Delivery

NeighborImpact Points to Prevention as Central Oregon Homeless Count Falls 19.1 Percent

BEND, Ore. — NeighborImpact congratulates Central Oregon’s housing and homelessness providers on a measurable regional reduction in homelessness following the release of the 2026 Point-in-Time Count, which reported a 19.1 percent decrease from the previous year. A total of 1,706 people were counted as experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2026, compared with 2,108 people counted in 2025. The reduction, which represents 402 fewer people without stable housing, reflects the work of localRead More >

Air Purifiers Available Through NeighborImpact Weatherization as Central Oregon Prepares for Smoke

As Central Oregon prepares for wildfire season, NeighborImpact is encouraging income-qualified households to apply now for Weatherization services that can improve home comfort, energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Right now, eligible households may be able to receive a Weatherization energy audit in as little as two weeks—a critical first step in identifying home improvements that can reduce energy burden, improve indoor conditions and support healthier housing. Through a Healthy Homes Grant from the OregonRead More >

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 >

NeighorImpact Provides More Than 1 Million Services

Central Oregon, January 26, 2026— Central Oregonians came to NeighborImpact for services more than a million times last year, according to new data published by NeighborImpact analyzing annual impact. The organization recorded 1,011,391 individual services provided to Central Oregonians assisted during the 24-25 program year—more than double the 460,802 services provided 5 years ago. Individual services are counted each time a person receives a service from NeighborImpact, and individuals who access more than one program are counted forRead More >

NeighborImpact Expands Free Home  Weatherization Services to the Columbia River Gorge

NeighborImpact is bringing its free home weatherization program to residents of the Gorge region, helping households save money on energy bills and make their homes safer, warmer and more comfortable year-round. The Weatherization Program provides no-cost home improvements for income-qualified homeowners and renters. Services can include adding insulation, sealing air leaks and ducts, and repairing or replacing inefficient heating systems and appliances. The program’s trained staff perform a full home energy audit to identify which upgradesRead More >

NeighborImpact Head Start Grant Renewal Brings Stability for Central Oregon Families Amid Child Care Uncertainty

Central Oregon, January 7, 2026—As child care providers across the country await clarity amid delayed and frozen federal funding, NeighborImpact has received confirmation of a renewed federal grant that will enable its Head Start program to continue serving families in Central Oregon for the next five years. While NeighborImpact continues to assess how ongoing child care funding uncertainty may affect other programs, this renewal provides continued, reliable early learning and care for families enrolled inRead More >

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 >

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 >