Central Oregon women’s group donates 16K to support foster children
KTVZ – News Team
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of local women has made a major contribution to help children in foster care. 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon recently donated $16,550 to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Oregon.
The donation will support CASA’s work recruiting, training, and empowering volunteers who advocate for children in the foster care and court system.
“We are thrilled to receive this generous donation from 100+ Women Who Care,” said Heather Dion, executive director of CASA of Central Oregon. “These funds will go directly toward training a new class of CASAs to advocate for children in foster care. This generous gift truly makes a huge impact.”
CASA of Central Oregon, founded in 1992, serves Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties. The nonprofit trains and supports volunteers appointed by judges to represent children navigating the foster system, ensuring they receive attention, advocacy, and ultimately placement in safe, permanent homes.
“Celebrating the power of giving together and the difference we’re making in our community with this third-quarter donation is exciting,” said Chrisi Haynes, leader of 100+ Women Who Care Central Oregon.
The women’s giving group, founded in 2014, meets quarterly to select a local nonprofit for collective support. Each member contributes $100 directly to the chosen organization. Since its inception, the group has raised more than $840,000 for Central Oregon nonprofits.
The next meeting is set for Monday, December 1, at the Council on Aging, 1036 NW 5th Street in Bend.