Social Justice
What’s Brewing: State of the County
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesYou’ll gain critical insights into how Deschutes County is tackling many issues facing our residents, including growth and future planning, housing, homelessness, transportation and infrastructure, solid waste, wildfire and resilience, health and safety, and more, along with meeting everyday needs through high-quality cost-effective services.
Community Conversation About Houselessness In Sisters
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesHouseless In Sisters: Exploring The Factors That Contribute To Houselessness In Sisters Join for an in-person community conversation hosted at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Hall with panelists representing the Houseless Community, City of Sisters, Faith-Based Advocates, Deschutes Country, Sisters, Ranger District, and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Doors open at 5:30 pm for refreshments. The…
Food Justice at the Intersection of Food, Politics, Art, and Culture
COCC 2600 NW Collge Way, Bend, OR, United StatesHow can we create a world in which all Americans, regardless of income, geography, or race have access to healthful, fresh, affordable, and culturally appropriate food? In this interactive talk, Bryant Terry will take us on a journey of his more than two-decade career as a chef, author, publisher, and community builder committed to creating…
Bending the Curve: Pathways Out of Houselessness
Riverhouse on the Deschutes 2850 Rippling River Court, Bend, OR, United StatesAcross Central Oregon, a robust system of services are in place to meet the needs of those experiencing houselessness. Yet there are gaps in this system, and many fall through these cracks. Join for a presentation and extended Q & A with Cheyenne Purrington, Deschutes County Houseless Response Director and Eliza Wilson Director of J…
Winter Community Care
Council on Aging of Central Oregon 1036 NE 5th St., Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Embrace Bend for a heartwarming event at the Council On Aging of Central Oregon, located at Northeast 5th Street in Bend, OR, USA. Winter Community Care is all about coming together as a community to spread warmth. We will be learning how to support people and groups during cold weather and holiday months. As…