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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Central Oregon residents interested in affordable homeownership opportunities are invited to attend an upcoming Affordable Housing Information Fair on Thursday, May 15 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Redmond City Hall. Generously sponsored by Hayden Homes, this free public event will connect attendees with local affordable housing builders and developers who will share details about upcoming homeownership opportunities, including application timelines, eligibility requirements, and how to get started on the path to owning a home.Read More >
Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive for Central Oregon Food Bank Central Oregon—After a five-year hiatus, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is excited to bring back its Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive to Central Oregon on Saturday, May 10, 2025. As the largest single-day food drive in the country, this nationwide effort makes it easy for residents to support their neighbors in need. How to Participate in the Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive ToRead More >