Over the years, we’ve awarded funds to local and regional nonprofits through a series of annual grants. They include our Emergency Food & Shelter Partners and our Community Impact Partners.
Over time, ~22% of Central Oregonians have been impacted by a program or service that we’ve funded in any given year.
Emergency Food & Shelter Partners
In 2024, we awarded approximately $300,000 in ESFG and ESFP grants to nonprofit agencies providing emergency food, shelter, and clothing services in Deschutes, Cook, and Jefferson Counties.
In fall of 2024, we facilitated the deployment of $63,655 for Jefferson County and $70,857 for Crook County that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) made available to support agencies providing emergency food and shelter services in Jefferson and Crook counties.
Earlier, in June of 2024, we administered the award of a total $166,179 throughout Deschutes County to strengthen emergency services. We facilitated the deployment of $87,779 that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) made available to support agencies providing emergency food, shelter, and clothing services in Deschutes County. And, we also facilitated the deployment of $78,400 that Deschutes County made available from video lottery revenue to support agencies providing emergency food, shelter, and clothing services, also in Deschutes County.
Meet our Emergency Food & Shelter Partners.
UWCO is now accepting applications from local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, faith-based, and governmental agencies in Deschutes County wishing to receive funding for these services. All organizations providing these essential services to individuals in Deschutes County are eligible to apply for a grant. The application window is now open. Find more information and links to the applications HERE.
Community Impact Partners
In past years, we’ve made investments in a network of local and regional non-profit partners working to advance a set of shared priorities. In 2022, UWCO identified positive mental health and well-being, culturally specific services, and housing stability as the Community Impact priorities in response to current community needs. These needs were added to our ongoing focus on health, education, financial stability, and building resilience.
Learn more about our Community Impact grantmaking HERE.
Providing clothing and other essential items to local children living in poverty through Operation School Bell. 541-389-2075
Empowering youth to reach their full potential in the classroom, at home, and in our community. 541-617-2877
Advocating for children experiencing foster care. 541-389-1618
Meals on Wheels for seniors and homebound individuals. 541-678-5483
Raising awareness and educating youth and adults to prevent substance abuse and impaired driving. (541) 508-3062
Empowering community connections for individuals with diversabilities and their families. 541-678-2704.
Mobilizes the community to uplift children and families impacted by foster care. 541-610-9455
Provide Rental Security Deposit Loans for Housing Works clients and residents of Housing Works properties. 541-923-1018
Advocates providing low-income children crucial resources to flourish in school and in life. 541-693-5675
Professional Mentorship program for highest-risk kids. 541-668-6836
Transforming empty houses into furnished homes for those in need. (541) 647-3913
Creating stability & continuity for low-income homeowners, their families, and the community. 541-593-5005
To Heal With Horses 541-382-9410
Central Oregon’s only Children’s Advocacy Center dedicated to the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of child abuse. 541-383-5958
Providing food and clothing with dignity. 541-536-1312
Assistance for immigrant families. 541-382-4366
Strengthening families to keep children safe. 541-322-6820
Helping individuals and families maintain or acquire housing. 541-323-0222
Providing food for Central Oregonians through our network of partner agencies and direct client services. 541-548-2380
Providing free meals to vulnerable citizens. 541-548-6325
Creating a foundation for healing, strengthen family connections, and offer hope for a brighter future. 541-447-2631
Providing support for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault in Central Oregon. 541-382-9227
Helping local community members in need. 541-923-5264
Serving persons of southern Deschutes County with food, clothing, energy assistance, and additional services needed. 541-536-6135
Providing a sustainable supply of high quality beef to local food banks. (541) 419-0019
Preventing financial and housing insecurity in our community by connecting families and individuals with the resources they need. 541-728-1022
Connect, engage, and inspire our Latinx families and community into the outdoors in Central Oregon. (541) 383-5592.
Improving health and wellness of the medically uninsured or critically underserved. 541-350-2529
Helping people build financial independence and small businesses. 541-553-3148
Providing clothing and other essential items to local children living in poverty through Operation School Bell. 541-389-2075
Feeding all who are hungry, offering services for those experiencing homelessness, and financial assistance. 541-382-1672
Emergency housing shelter for those experiencing homelessness. 541-322-8768
Empowering youth to reach their full potential in the classroom, at home, and in our community. 541-617-2877
Meals on Wheels for seniors and homebound individuals. 541-678-5483
Central Oregon Villages seeks to provide a safe, secure place to live for those who have been experiencing homelessness.(541) 649-2618
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Diaper Bank of Central Oregon strives to advance family well-being by providing diapers and educational services to economically disadvantaged families.541-233-7211
Serving those who are in need of a healthy meal. 541-760-5677
Professional Mentorship program for highest-risk kids. 541-668-6836
Addressing Habitat + Humanity Restoration by way of environmental projects and social services for people experiencing chapters without housing.
Offering innovative options for at-risk youth and families. 541-389-1409
Meeting immediate needs, such as emergency food. 541-475-4446
Food, shelter, and emergency assistance to kids, adults, and families. 541-699-2099
Dedicated to empowering minority women to acquire the skills and knowledge to establish financial opportunities.
Addressing food insecurity in Jefferson County & Warm Springs. 541-953-4259
Providing firewood and nutritious food to those in need. 541-388-0765
Helping individuals and families maintain or acquire housing. 541-323-0222
Providing home delivery meals, daily congregate meals, and referrals to individuals 60 years and older.
Meeting the most pressing needs in our region. 541-389-8888
Providing support for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault in Central Oregon. 541-382-9227
Grace Changes Everything. 541-388-2096
Helping local community members in need. 541-923-5264
Serving persons of southern Deschutes County with food, clothing, energy assistance, and additional services needed. 541-536-6135
Serving the local community with assistance in food, utilities, propane, ID, prescriptions, clothing for the homeless, and transitional housing. 541-389-6643
3 hunger-relief programs providing food to those in need. 541-797-6883
Preventing financial and housing insecurity in our community by connecting families and individuals with the resources they need. 541-728-1022
COVID-19 Partners
In 2020, we awarded $295,000 to 44 Central Oregon nonprofits that are providing emergency assistance, essential services, and recovery services in the wake of COVID-19. These are our COVID-19 Partners.
Providing clothing and other essential items to local children living in poverty through Operation School Bell. 541-389-2075
Feeding all who are hungry, offering services for those experiencing homelessness, and financial assistance. 541-382-1672
Emergency housing shelter for those experiencing homelessness. 541-322-8768
Providing protection for homeless teens from traffickers, sexual predators and pedophiles. 541-526-0445
Empowering youth to reach their full potential in the classroom, at home, and in our community. 541-617-2877
Advocating for children experiencing foster care. 541-389-1618
Outreach and shelter for runaway & homeless youth. 541-382-0934
Meals on Wheels for seniors and homebound individuals. 541-678-5483
Mobilizes the community to uplift children and families impacted by foster care. 541-610-9455
Advocates providing low-income children crucial resources to flourish in school and in life. 541-693-5675
Provides evidence-based Parenting Education Programs. 541-389-5468
Professional Mentorship program for highest-risk kids. 541-668-6836
Transitional shelter for young pregnant mothers and their child. 541-383-3515
Creating stability & continuity for low-income homeowners, their families, and the community. 541-593-5005
Free, comprehensive health and developmental assessments for kids. 541-383-6357
Training tomorrow’s workforce today. 541-633-7834
Food, shelter, and emergency assistance to kids, adults, and families. 541-699-2099
Central Oregon’s only Children’s Advocacy Center dedicated to the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of child abuse. 541-383-5958
Connecting clients with services, essentials, and opportunities. 541-475-4446
Community health centers serving patients regardless of income or insurance status. 541-536-3435
Providing drive-thru lunches to anyone in need. 541-536-6237
Assistance for immigrant families. 541-382-4366
Strengthening families to keep children safe. 541-322-6820
Helping individuals and families maintain or acquire housing. 541-323-0222
Providing food for Central Oregonians through our network of partner agencies and direct client services. 541-548-2380
Empowering people of diverse abilities. 541-570-8417
Assistance and outreach to assist people with access to critical resources and referrals. 425-765-1782
“R” House is their Hope. 541-362-5642
Providing free meals to vulnerable citizens. 541-548-6325
Creating a foundation for healing, strengthen family connections, and offer hope for a brighter future. 541-447-2631
Programs that directly improve the health and wellbeing of children and their families. 541-318-4950
Providing support for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault in Central Oregon. 541-382-9227
Grace Changes Everything. 541-388-2096
Ensuring kids are connected to essential service, including food and shelter. 541-549-0155
Serving persons of southern Deschutes County with food, clothing, energy assistance, and additional services needed. 541-536-6135
Donations of food and other items to La Pine residents. 541-536-6135
Providing food and social services to those in need. 541-447-7662
3 hunger-relief programs providing food to those in need. 541-797-6883
Preventing financial and housing insecurity in our community by connecting families and individuals with the resources they need. 541-728-1022
Addressing critical food needs for families. 541-593-1183
Improving health and wellness of the medically uninsured or critically underserved. 541-350-2529
Helping people build financial independence and small businesses. 541-553-3148
Distributing food to those in need. 541-480-9622
City of Bend CARES Act Funding
In 2020, United Way of Central Oregon was empowered by the City of Bend to allocate $500,000 of CARES Act funding to nonprofits providing essential services 3,500 people identified as being members of vulnerable populations.
Feeding all who are hungry, offering services for those experiencing homelessness, and financial assistance. 541-382-1672
Emergency housing shelter for those experiencing homelessness. 541-322-8768
School Age Childcare Initiative providing free or reduced full-day childcare in Bend. 541-693-5678
Direct basic needs assistance for families. 541-312-6047
Meals on Wheels for seniors and homebound individuals. 541-678-5483
Mobilizes the community to uplift children and families impacted by foster care. 541-610-9455
Assistance for immigrant families. 541-382-4366
Strengthening families to keep children safe. 541-322-6820
Assistance and outreach to assist people with access to critical resources and referrals. 425-765-1782
Preventing financial and housing insecurity in our community by connecting families and individuals with the resources they need. 541-728-1022
Improving health and wellness of the medically uninsured or critically underserved. 541-350-2529
Our vision is that children are nurtured by informed parents/caregivers and have access to quality developmental and educational services which prepare them for success in school and in life. Last year we provided support towards this goal for nearly 2,200 individuals.
Our vision is that individuals and families can meet life’s basic needs (food, shelter, and healthcare) and gain economic stability through education, job training, permanent housing and basic supportive services. We support programs for people living in poverty and other vulnerable populations and last year provided assistance to over 9,800 individuals and families.
Our vision is that all people have access to quality, affordable healthcare and have the opportunity to maximize their physical, mental and emotional health and well-being to lead independent, productive lives. Last year we provided support to over 32,000 individuals.
We envision a region where: every individual has the strength, connections, and support needed to thrive; where leaders, organizations, and communities actively build systems that help build resilience; where strength is built and results in high levels of health and well-being and low levels of chronic health conditions; where all children achieve their highest level of education success and graduate on time; and where all adults are financially stable and contributing participants in their community. Last year our resilience building initiatives touched over 30,000 individuals.
It’s a credo. A mission. A goal. A constant reminder that when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. We build the strength of our neighborhoods. We bolster the health of our communities. And we change the lives of those who walk by us every day.
