US Bank’s Foodie Crawl, presented by Cascade Natural Gas and Griffin Construction will take place on Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 2 – 4 p.m. Join us for this popular annual pub-crawl-meets-progressive-dinner event. At this celebration of local food and drink, guests sample small plates and beverage pairings from a select group of chefs and restaurants in downtown Bend, all for a good cause. Top off the fun with the after-party at McMenamins from 4Read More >
The dream of owning a home felt out of reach for Alex. As a single mother of four, she faced the uphill battle of staying in a community where rising housing costs made homeownership seem impossible. Despite the challenges, Alex was determined to remain close to her family. That determination led her to NeighborImpact’s HomeSource program. Alex began her journey by enrolling in NeighborImpact’s HomeBuyer Education workshop, where she learned the essential steps to purchaseRead More >
My hunger is always hungry. It devours my hopes, gobbles my curiosity, gnaws the insides of my burning belly. I’ve no energy for school, for friends. I’m worried my mother and father can’t make ends meet. Sometimes I think if I could just silence the thunderous sound my dreams create, then maybe hunger wouldn’t notice I’m here, would leave me alone to imagine an unfettered future, to picture myself an inventor or a dancer pirouettingRead More >
Central Oregon—NeighborImpact, a cornerstone of support for individuals and families in Central Oregon, is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Since its founding on December 5, 1984, the organization has grown from humble beginnings into a vital community resource, providing nearly one million services annually to 75,000 Central Oregonians—equivalent to one in three residents. Founded as the Central Oregon Community Action Agency Network (COCAAN), NeighborImpact began with just two staff members, an annual budgetRead More >
Central Oregon—Oregon Business’ 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For list showcases organizations with best-in-class workplace practices. Oregon Business published the list on Monday, which ranks NeighborImpact as the 23rd best Large Business to work for in the State. The title of 100 Best Nonprofit is awarded annually to qualifying nonprofit organizations that are ranked based on employee satisfaction and importance of 31 workplace qualities in six categories including work environment; management and communications; mission and goals; careerRead More >
Madras, Oregon—Accessing fresh, healthy food can be a challenge for many individuals in Central Oregon, especially for those living in remote areas or without reliable transportation. To help overcome these barriers, NeighborImpact’s mobile food pantry, Fresh 2 You, delivers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, grains, and other healthy staples directly to underserved communities. By bringing the pantry to schools, health centers, and other public spaces, this innovative program allows visitors to “shop” for the food theyRead 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 the Larkspur Community Center on Wednesday, September 18 from 5:30pm-6:45pm, with live simultaneous Spanish translation services. The affordable housing fair is one of many events held in celebration of numerous community partners in the shared commitment to foster a welcoming environment for all in Bend. The seventh annual celebration of WelcomingRead More >
Central Oregon—NeighborImpact is now accepting applications for a new pilot program that encourages builders to construct and sell new homes at prices attainable to median-income earners. The program, called Workforce Home Ownership for Median-income Earners (Workforce HOME), was established in partnership with Deschutes County, NeighborImpact, Housing Works and the Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA).The HOME Fund program provides financial incentives to home builders to construct homes and sell them to home buyers employed inRead More >
NeighborImpact is now accepting applications for a new pilot program that encourages builders to construct and sell new homes at prices attainable to median-income earners. The program, called Workforce Home Ownership for Median-income Earners (Workforce HOME), was established in partnership with Deschutes County, NeighborImpact, Housing Works and the Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA).The HOME Fund program provides financial incentives to home builders to construct homes and sell them to home buyers employed in DeschutesRead More >
On Wednesday, June 12, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved funding for a new pilot program that encourages builders to construct and sell new homes at prices attainable to median-income earners. The program, called Workforce Home Ownership for Median-income Earners (Workforce HOME), was established in partnership with NeighborImpact, Housing Works and the Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA). It will provide developers a $30,000 builder credit for each home they build that is soldRead More >