April 2019
Community Book Conversations – OUR KIDS: The American Dream in Crisis
OUR KIDS: The American Dream in Crisis by Professor Robert D. Putnam Our Kids is a groundbreaking examination of the growing inequality gap from the bestselling author of Bowling Alone. It’s the American dream: get a good education, work hard, and achieve success. Americans have always believed in equality of opportunity. But over the last 25 years we have seen a disturbing “opportunity gap” emerge. Putnam offers a personal but also authoritative look at this new American crisis. Our Kids…
Find out more »May 2019
Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis – A discussion with Dr. Robert Putnam
It’s the American dream: get a good education, work hard, and achieve prosperity and success. This is the America we believe in—a nation of opportunity. But during the last twenty-five years we have seen a disturbing “opportunity gap” emerge. Americans have always believed in the idea that all kids, regardless of their family background, should have a decent chance to improve their lot in life. Now, this central tenet of the American dream seems no longer true or at the…
Find out more »September 2019
Campaign Kickoff Celebration
You're invited to our CAMPAIGN KICKOFF CELEBRATION! Complimentary appetizers. No-host bar. A short program. Info on our new event - OVER THE EDGE - featuring rappelling off the roof of the Oxford Hotel on September 7th. Learn more about OVER THE EDGE and the Ground Party that day from 11 am to 3 pm here. Open to the public! Invite a guest. You will not be solicited at this event. RSVP requested by calling 541-389-6507 or emailing kati@deschutesunitedway.org.
Find out more »January 2020
Benefit Concert for UWDC & other nonprofits
Join us for the 1st Bend Song Exchange benefit concert of the year, on January 30th from 7 - 9 pm at the Commons (875 NW Brooks in Bend). This FREE concert is benefiting all the nonprofits that will be participating in 2020. Come check out tunes by Matthew Victor Puggio Jr., Holly Wilson & Jordan Anthony.
Find out more »Benefit Concert for UWDC & other nonprofits
Join us for the 1st Bend Song Exchange benefit concert of the year, benefiting all the nonprofits that will be participating in 2020. Come check out tunes by Matthew Victor Puggio Jr., Holly Wilson & Jordan Anthony. FREE!
Find out more »February 2020
Tax-Aide
The Treasury and IRS have extended the filing deadline and federal tax payments to July 15, regardless of amount owed. All Tax-Aide sites in Oregon have been closed until further notice. In response the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS has temporarily closed all Taxpayer Assistance Centers and discontinued face-to-face service throughout the country until further notice. The IRS is continuing to process tax returns, issue refunds and help taxpayers to the greatest extent possible. Taxpayers are highly encouraged to go to…
Find out more »Selco Community Credit Union – United Way Radiothon!
SELCO Community Credit Union proudly presents the Selco - United Way Radiothon on Friday 2/28! Listen to KQAK 105.7 FM and The Peak 104.1 - Central Oregon's Best Music & MAKE A PLEDGE to give back to our community! This Radiothon, we have a challenge match from Sherpa Wealth Strategies, LLC! That means that every dollar you donate will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 by Sherpa Wealth Strategies! So DOUBLE YOUR DONATION when you give by calling 541.389-6507…
Find out more »March 2020
POSTPONED until further notice: Benefit Concert for UWDC
We are postponing the Benefit Concert originally scheduled for this Thursday 3/19 at The Commons until further notice. We look forward to when we can safely host it in the future. Original event: Join us for the Bend Song Exchange benefit concert for United Way of Central Oregon! Come check out tunes by Jake Soto, Cheyenne West & Kurt Silva. Plus a 50/50 Raffle! What's a 50/50 raffle, you ask? If's a raffle in which the prize is 50% of the…
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