The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Bend

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE LIBRARY SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES. LIBRARIES IN DESCHUTES COUNTY ARE FAR BELOW THE STANDARD FOR SPACE AND COLLECTIONS. PRIVATE FUNDING, CONTRIBUTIONS AND ENDOWMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO MEET RESIDENTS' DEMANDS AND NEEDS OF LIBRARY SERVICES.

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TO STRENGTHEN ARTS, CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND DEMOCRACY THROUGH INDEPENDENT, NON-COMMERCIAL RADIO.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

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TO PROVIDE AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND PROJECTS THAT OFFER AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND ENCOURAGE SAFE, PRODUCTIVE AND ENLIGHTENING EXPERIENCES.

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PROMOTING SAFER, HEALTHIER, AND MORE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES THROUGH SMART TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LIFE-CHANGING OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

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BENDFILM CELEBRATES THE BRAVE VOICE OF INDEPENDENT CINEMA THROUGH FILM SCREENINGS, LECTURES AND EDUCATION. BENDFILM'S BIGGEST PROGRAM IS THE ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL, A FOUR-DAY EVENT HELD EACH OCTOBER AND NOW IN ITS 18TH YEAR IN 2021. BENDFILM ALSO HOSTS FILM SCREENINGS AND ACCOMPANYING DISCUSSIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TOTALING AN ADDITIONAL 24 SCREENINGS, INCLUDING THE TIN PAN THEATER PURCHASED IN 2019. BENDFILM'S PREMIER EDUCATION PROGRAM, FUTURE FILMMAKERS, TAKES PLACE DURING THE ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL. AREA STUDENTS ALSO RECEIVE IN CLASS MENTORING THROUGH BENDFILM STAFF. DUE TO CHALLENGES FROM THE COVID PANDEMIC, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS ONLINE, VIRTUAL FILM AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMING.

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TO PROVIDE CARE, RELIGION EDUCATION AND HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES OF NORTHERN UGANDA.

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THE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION AND SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES AND PLANET THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND AWARENESS.

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TO PROMOTE TRAIL BICYCLING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH STEWARDSHIP, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, EDUCATION AND A SPIRIT OF COOPERATION AMONG ALL TRAIL USERS AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCIES.

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SERVED 6,146 INDIVIDUALS IN CROOK, DESCHUTES AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES. THIS INCLUDED ASSISTING PEOPLE WITH: 1. PANDEMIC RELIEF IN THE FORM OF DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; 2. COVID19 VACCINATION AND TESTING EVENTS; 3. TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES; 4. INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO SERVICE PROVIDERS THAT HELP WITH HOUSING, FOOD, HEALTH, LEGAL, ETC.

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TO REACH AND PROVIDE CONSULTATION TO WOMEN (AND MEN) IN UNPLANNED OR UNINTENDED PREGNANCY SITUATIONS. TO PROVIDE, CONSULTATIONS, LIMITED MEDICAL TESTING, RESOURCES, AND ASSIST IN NEEDS OF PREGNANCY AND PARENTING EDUCATION.

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THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE CENTRAL OREGON REGION.

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ASSISTANCE LEAGUE VOLUNTEERS TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.

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SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AT THE CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

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EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OUT-REACH.

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, SELF-IMPROVEMENT, AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS RESIDING IN SUBSIDIZED AFFORDABLE HOUSING APARTMENT UNITS.

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WOMEN IN RESEARCH IS WORKING TO IMPROVE GENDER EQUALITY IN THE MARKETING MEASUREMENT INDUSTRY. OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND FACILITATE LEADERSHIP, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND MENTORING IN ORDER TO FURTHER DEVELOP WOMEN'S CAREERS AND CULTIVATE THE NECESSARY RESOURCES, TOOLS AND NETWORKS.

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EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER SIMILAR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BASED ON BOARD APPROVAL.