Central Oregon—NeighborImpact is calling on local potters and artists to support its annual Empty Bowls event by donating handcrafted bowls. This event aims to raise awareness and funds for NeighborImpact’s regional food bank, which plays a crucial role in feeding Central Oregon’s hungry. An “empty bowl” serves as a poignant reminder of the many individuals who go hungry every day. NeighborImpact invites local artists to join in the fight against hunger by contributing their timeRead More >
Central Oregon—NeighborImpact is excited to announce the appointment of Christopher Kealey as the organization’s new Chief Development Officer. Chris brings a wealth of experience in the nonprofit sector and a strong commitment to community service, making him an invaluable addition to the NeighborImpact team. Born and raised in Southern California, Chris graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a major in Political Science. He furthered his education by earning a master’s degree inRead More >
Central Oregon—NeighborImpact’s Child Care Resources is seeking qualified applicants for free, full-time child care for children ages six weeks to three years old. The program, Baby Promise, provides fully-funded, quality child care for up to 105 children through multiple licensed child care providers in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. The child care slots are reserved for families who are eligible for and enrolled in Employment Related DayRead More >
“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 >