2025 ‘Central Oregon Gives’ campaign launches, supporting more than 80 local nonprofits
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s annual year-end giving campaign is back, and it comes at an important time for the community.
Beginning Thursday, community members can visit centraloregongives.com to support more than 80 local nonprofit organizations working to strengthen the heart of our region during these trying times for nonprofits.
From tackling affordable housing and supporting mental health services to rescuing animals, protecting our environment, and fueling local food banks, Central Oregon Gives remains the region’s most comprehensive and engaging philanthropic platform.
Donors can explore each nonprofit’s mission and contribute directly to the causes that mean the most to them — all from one easy-to-use online hub.
Returning in 2025!The campaign continues to grow with the Family Giving initiative, designed to inspire the next generation of donors. Families can involve their kids in decision-making, and young donors (under 21) can select a special checkbox to be eligible for this year’s Family Giving Incentive, provided by Mountain Burger, which offers a free dirty soda during the campaign.
This year’s campaign is supported by generous local sponsors, including First Interstate Bank, the category sponsor for Basic Needs. In total, $30,000 in bonus prize funding is available to nonprofits that raise the most in their respective categories.
For every donation of $25 or more, donors also receive a thank-you incentive from a local business—ranging from a cup of coffee or pint of beer to wellness passes or dining discounts. Incentives rotate weekly, encouraging donors to check back often and continue giving throughout the season.
This year’s incentive donors include:
Backporch Coffee
Pinky G’s Pizzeria
Stoller Wine
High Desert Frameworks
Silver Moon Brewing
Cascade Lakes Brewing
Sisters Coffee
Moon Fire & Sun
3rd Street Beverage
Metalheads Boutique
Makin’ It Local
Radian Day Spa
Lay It Out Events
Mt Bachelor
Evoke
Powder House
Hoodoo
Hawkeye & Huckelberry
Old Mill
Worthy Brewing
Snow Dermatology
Tecupfuls
Mountain Burger
Tower Theatre
Last year, Central Oregon Gives surpassed $1 million in donations for the third consecutive year, and since launching in 2018, has helped raise nearly $5 million for over 100 local nonprofits. Every dollar raised goes directly to the participating organizations with no management fees.
Top fundraising organizations will receive:
$15,000 for the overall campaign leader
$2,500 for the nonprofit receiving the most donations of $25 or less
$2,500 for each of the top earners in the remaining categories
Visit centraloregongives.com to browse nonprofits, make a donation, and follow along as Central Oregon’s generosity unfolds this holiday season.
To partner with Central Oregon Gives as a matching donor or sponsor contact info@centraloregongives.com.
About Central Oregon GivesThe Central Oregon Gives campaign is a project of the Lay It Out Foundation, the non-profit arm of Lay It Out, Inc., publisher of The Source, and producer of several community events..
The program raises funds for Central Oregon nonprofits through tax-deductible donations made via an interactive digital platform at centraloregongives.com.
Each donor who contributes $25 or more receives a thank you gift from a local business, such as a pint of beer or cup of coffee. Donors are also entered to win larger prizes. Nonprofits that raise the most also receive additional donations from generous foundations or local businesses.