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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

Central Oregon—NeighborImpact’s Board of Directors has elected its officers and Executive Committee members for 2026. NeighborImpact’s board is composed of representatives from Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, drawing membership from elected officials, community members and residents representing low-income perspectives. Together, the board provides governance and oversight for the organization, which serves more than 55,000 Central Oregonians each year. The board elected the following officers: President: Chad Carpenter —Read More >

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 >

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 >

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 >