Bend

About Us

Assistance League of Bend is an all-volunteer nonprofit serving Deschutes County, bringing comfort and hope to children and adults facing hardship through hands-on, community-based programs. All funds raised stay local, and with no paid staff, the greatest possible share of every dollar directly supports the programs and people we serve.

Celebrating over 35 years of service in Deschutes County, Assistance League of Bend is one of the 119 chapters of Assistance League®, a national nonprofit organization that puts caring and commitment into action across the United States.

Financials & Strategic Plan

Community Impact Report

FY 2024-2025

2,526
Children served through Operation School Bell®

2,156
Scholastic books distributed to school-age children

2,800
Handmade hats and other comfort items for cancer patients

1,630
Seniors who received personal care items

Board of Directors

(2025-2026)

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council, composed of representative members of the community, serves the corporation in an advisory capacity.  They review and offer advice on Assistance League of Bend’s financials, programs and fundraising activities as well as provide in-kind professional expertise when appropriate. As ambassadors for Assistance League of Bend, they are a critical interface between the organization and community leaders. Council members serve for three-year terms.

  • Bob Shaw
    Retired Chief Meteorologist/Community Affairs Director
    News Channel 21
  • Erin K MacDonald
    Partner
    Best, Best & Krieger, Attorneys at Law
  • Beth Miller
    National/Regional Sales Manager
    Combined Communications, Inc
  • Chris Schroeder-Fain
    Retired Wealth Management, Financial Advisor
    Morgan Stanley
  • Susie Stevens
    Retired Executive Director/Facilitator Development Director
    Opportunity Knocks

By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information

The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this.

Close