The Sisters-Based Roundhouse Foundation provides generous financial and relational support for both arts and agricultural projects in rural communities, environmental stewardship, social services, and education, plus a whole lot more.
Seed to Table in Sisters, Oregon
Founder and Farm Director Audrey Tehan tells the Seed to Table story and why it's such an important part of Sisters Country. Learn how this four-acre nonprofit farm and has grown over the past 10 years to educate local school children, supply high desert food pantries, provide local produce shares to the community and operate the Sisters Farmers Market.
Earth Day 2024 with The Environmental Center
Priscilla Calleros from The Environmental Center and poster artist Sage Flannery share plans for the Earth Day celebration on Saturday April 20, 2024.
Redmond City Update with Councilor Clifford Evelyn
Redmond City Councilor Clifford Evelyn talks about upcoming issues on the ballot (term limits, dispensaries, and nepotism) along with the progress the City has made on issues of public safety and services to the community. City Councilor Evelyn will again be on the ballot for his second term.
Preview of We Are Home - Thrive Central Oregon's Spring Film Festival
Thrive Central Oregon's Founder and Executive Director, Sarah Manke, shares the latest efforts to help people find stable, affordable housing in the high desert and previews the We Are Home spring film festival.
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery
Staley Micken, Development Director for the MountainStar Family Relief Nursery, talks about National Child Abuse Prevention Month and MountainStar’s work to protect children from abuse through education and support for children and families including the Diaper Drive and other campaigns.
Heart of Oregon Corps
Leanna Williams, Development Director for the Heart of Oregon Corps, talks about programs to connect youth ages 16-24 with training and educational opportunities to help them independently thrive.
CAMP - Companion Animal Medical Project
The Companion Animal Medical Project, commonly known as CAMP, is a homegrown grassroots nonprofit here in Central Oregon that is tackling the enormous need to provide veterinary care to unhoused pets.
Part 2: Zee Clarke, Author of Black People Breathe: A Mindfulness Guide to Racial Healing
This final conversation with author Zee Clarke highlights the basic need of safety and code-switching. Zee Clarke's emphasis on mindfulness, meditation, and breathing strategies to overcome injustices were explored along with specific breathing techniques.
Mental Health Resources in Central Oregon
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the largest grassroots mental health organization in America. Also known as NAMI, the Alliance is dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Building Community Through Civil and Respectful Discourse
Citizens 4 Community (C4C) in Sisters is a non-partisan, independent, non-profit organization that’s dedicated to community building by promoting civil and respectful discourse.
Part 1: Zee Clarke, Author Of Black People Breathe: A Mindfulness Guide To Racial Healing
Zee Clarke discusses the benefits of mindfulness strategies primarily for Black people dealing with racial injustice and racism. Her recommended strategies can help to improve the overall health of Black people around the world. In her book Black People Breathe, she shares personal experiences and strategies for self-care and proactive responses.
Volunteer Expo at Deschutes Public Library
Central Oregon is a hotbed for both volunteers and volunteer opportunities. Librarian Liisa Sjoblom discusses the history and purpose behind the 16th annual Volunteer Expo at the Downtown Branch of the Deschutes Public Library.
Bend City Tree Code with City Councilor Mike Riley and Senior Planner Pauline Hardee
Bend City Councilor Mike Riley and Senior Planner Pauline Hardee discussed the Bend City Tree Code and recommendations from the community and steering committee in the code revision.
Community Grief Ceremony
This conversation about the Community Grief Ceremony includes ways to utilize group support during grief. This yearly event is offered by community healers to support the community.
Kids Center - Let's End Child Abuse
Prevention Education Manager Rachel Visser talks about the Kids Center's comprehensive efforts to support abused children and end child abuse in Central Oregon.
Season of Nonviolence and Black History Month at COCC
Christy Walker, Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Central Oregon Community College, and Betsy Walker, community activist and reading group facilitator, talk about events during the Season of Nonviolence and Black History Month available through the community and COCC.
Thrive Central Oregon
Founder and Executive Director Sarah Mahnke explains Thrive Central Oregon's nonprofit mission to connect individuals in need with community resources across Central Oregon.
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity CEO Carly Colgan provides an overview of the work that Habitat for Humanity is doing to help individuals transition into home ownership, and its efforts to bring useful clothing and goods back into the community through the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Executive Function 101 - Be the boss of your own brain.
Executive function coach Carrie Bonnett explains what is meant by executive function and how it impacts the ability to juggle priorities and get things done - especially when it comes to children and helping develop more efficient levels of executive function.