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Three Central Oregon students just received $3,500 each to pursue their dreams through SELCO Community Credit Union's scholarship program. The awards are part of $77,500 distributed to 21 students across Oregon this year.
Think Wild is inviting kids and families to help rescue wildlife and restore habitats through new volunteer opportunities designed for ages 8 and up. From building bird boxes at home to constructing beaver dams in national forests, young conservationists can now get hands-on experience protecting native animals.
A two-time organ recipient is attempting a Guinness World Record motorcycle journey to save lives. Max Orsini rides across Central Oregon with his poodle Gnocchi, turning every mile into a conversation about organ donation.
More than 50 rural students pursuing nursing and healthcare careers just got their tuition covered through a major new grant. The funding comes as Central Oregon faces nearly 19,000 open healthcare positions.
Trained volunteers at OSU-Cascades are providing free tax assistance to thousands of Central Oregonians who need help filing their returns. The program serves families earning under $67,000, plus seniors, people with disabilities, and non-English speakers through April 15.
Trained volunteers at OSU-Cascades are offering free tax filing assistance to Central Oregon families earning under $67,000. The service runs through Tax Day with on-site appointments in Bend.
Ross Dress for Less is teaming up with customers in Bend and Redmond to fund after-school tutoring for local kids. Every dollar donated at checkout through March 1st gets matched by the company.