“The Grapevine” is released quarterly to all of NeighborImpact’s partner organizations. The purpose of the newsletter is to spread awareness about NeighborImpact programs and to share information about services and job opportunities that are currently available. Read The Grapevine Summer 2024

Central Oregon—Local affordable housing builders and developers will share information and answer questions in Spanish about upcoming affordable housing projects at an information fair at the Latino Community Association in Bend on Wednesday, July 24 at 5:30 p.m. The event is generously sponsored by Hayden Homes and is offered through a collaboration between NeighborImpact HomeSource, Habitat for Humanity Bend-Redmond, Habitat for Humanity Sisters, Habitat for Humanity LaPine Sunriver, Thistle and Nest, Rooted Homes, and First Story.Read More >

Bend, OR—NeighborImpact is excited to announce a Down Payment Assistance (DPA) program, funded by the City of Bend, designed to help first-time home buyers achieve their dream of homeownership within the city limits of Bend. This initiative offers low-interest DPA loans to assist eligible buyers with financing their down payment and/or closing costs, covering up to 20% of the sale price of their new home and eliminating the need for mortgage insurance. “We are thrilledRead More >

Central Oregon—In celebration of NeighborWorks Week, NeighborImpact HomeSource, a leading provider of housing and financial counseling services in Central Oregon, invites you to attend “Building Financial Wellness with Your Clients.” This training series aims to empower professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to support clients in achieving financial security and stability. The June 4 session, held at the Deschutes Downtown Public Library from 3-4 pm, will feature a lender panel to discuss locally availableRead More >

Central Oregon—In celebration of NeighborWorks Week, NeighborImpact HomeSource, a leading provider of housing and financial counseling services in Central Oregon, invites you to attend “Building Financial Wellness with Your Clients.” This training series aims to empower professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to support clients in achieving financial security and stability. The June 4 session, held at the Deschutes Downtown Public Library from 3-4 pm, will feature a lender panel to discuss locally availableRead More >

Central Oregon—Local affordable housing builders and developers will share information and answer questions about upcoming affordable housing projects at an information fair at Redmond City Hall on Thursday, May 30 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The event is generously sponsored by Hayden Homes and is offered through a collaboration between NeighborImpact HomeSource, Habitat for Humanity Bend-Redmond, Habitat for Humanity Sisters, Habitat for Humanity LaPine Sunriver, Thistle and Nest, Rooted Homes, and First Story. The Affordable Homeownership FairRead More >

Central Oregon—The countdown is on for one of Bend’s most anticipated culinary events of the year—US Bank’s Foodie Crawl, presented by Cascade Natural Gas. With just a few days left until the festivities kick off, now is the time to secure your tickets for an unforgettable afternoon of food, drinks and community support. At the US Bank Foodie Crawl, NeighborImpact invites you to join in the spring celebration in Downtown Bend, where you can indulgeRead More >

Central Oregon—NeighborImpact HomeSource, a leading provider of housing and financial counseling services in Central Oregon, is proud to announce the launch of a new training series designed specifically for Housing and Financial Professionals. Titled “Building Financial Wellness with Your Clients,” this series aims to empower professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to support clients in achieving financial security and stability. The series is free to attend and lunch is provided. The inaugural session ofRead More >

By Design was created by NeighborImpact after August 2021 listening sessions during which NeighborImpact partners said they needed more information on the management and operation of a nonprofit. NeighborImpact needs reliable partners to leverage its work and resources, and investing in the operational strength and capacity of our partners help us do more. By Design is distributed quarterly. The Spring 2024 issue explores 5 best practices for executive directors. View it here.  

Central Oregon—NeighborImpact is happy to announce the launch of a Central Oregon diaper bank. On average, diapers cost $1,200 a year for one child, posing a financial hardship on half of American families. Diapers are a basic health necessity, but no government programs exist to help parents with this cost—neither WIC nor SNAP covers these supplies. Families enrolled in NeighborImpact’s Head Start and Early Head Start programs will now have the opportunity to receive oneRead More >