Life Gets Complicated
A family consisted of a mom, dad and kids. Dad was recently diagnosed with cancer, requiring surgery and ongoing treatment. The loss of work and medical bills left them behind on many bills, threatening the security of the family. The Glen Gives brought their car payments current, so they wouldn’t lose their family transportation.
These three stories are examples of the many lives that have been touched by The Glen Gives. There are many more examples of The Glen Gives having stepped up to provide stabilization and security to struggling families in Central Oregon. And while we have helped with housing, car repairs and healthcare, most importantly we have helped provide hope, dignity and a future for our Central Oregon neighbors.
Glen Gives offers support to help Central Oregon residents rebuild their lives.
In 2004, a close-knit group of friends from the Awbrey Glen and Awbrey Butte neighborhoods came together. As newcomers to Bend, we noticed the income disparities among its residents. Many families were living paycheck to paycheck, struggling to manage unexpected expenses like medical bills or car repairs. We recognized that even minor issues could spiral into significant challenges due to limited financial resources. Our mission became clear: to help families stay in their homes and support their ability to work. Since we all hailed from the Awbrey Glen Golf Club, we decided to call ourselves The Glen Gives.
What We Have Given
Glen Gives was established in 2004 with the mission of supporting families within our community, offering assistance during overwhelming challenges such as health issues, financial difficulties, and unexpected life events. By fostering opportunity and stability for families over the years, we have also played a role in enhancing the resilience of the wider Central Oregon community.
2150
Number of families provided with assistance leading to improved family stability
6816
Number of Children who had a more stable family life
10,246
Total Individuals Helped
100%
All-Volunteer Organization, dedicating 100% of our donations and fundraising proceeds to support local families in Central Oregon.
Our Core Values
Integrity
We value honesty in all our interactions and work to ensure that 100% of donations are used to support our mission.
Dignity
We value compassion for community families and respect for all our community partners, grantors, donors and volunteers.
United
We foster a culture that promotes teamwork and collaboration with our community partners, grantors and volunteers.
Flexibility
In order to fill a unique niche in the community to assist local families, we are willing to be flexible to meet our mission.