Grandma's House Of Central Oregon

10/16/2026

10/08/2026

WE’RE 95% OF THE WAY THERE! Your gift will help complete J Bar J's Support Center and open the door to more opportunities for young people.
Help build brighter futures - Donate here:
https://jbarj.org/donate/support-center/

08/26/2026

WE’RE 90.4% OF THE WAY THERE! Your gift will help complete J Bar J's Support Center and open the door to more opportunities for young people.
And behind every great project are people who put their heart into making it happen! A special shoutout to CS Construction Superintendent Shawn Waite and his young helper for helping bring our vision to life - one day, and one building lesson, at a time.
Help build brighter futures - Donate here:
https://jbarj.org/donate/support-center/

08/18/2026

Something exciting is taking shape at J Bar J Youth Services.
Our new Support Center is more than a building. It’s an investment in young people—and in the opportunities they need to build strong, independent futures.
Through this effort, youth will have greater access to educational experiences, job skills, mentorship, and the support they need to take their next steps with confidence.
Every wall we raise represents possibility.
Every space we create opens a new door.
And every person who supports this campaign becomes part of what happens next.
Together, we’re building more than a Support Center. We’re building brighter futures.
Learn more and join us:
https://jbarj.org/donate/support-center/

08/11/2026

Animal's 16th Annual BBQ Run For Grandma's House
Event by Bend Moose Lodge 384 & Chapter 674
61357 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR
Bike Games, Raffles, Auctions, and lunch available for purchase.
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08/10/2026

Animal's 16th Annual BBQ Run For Grandma's House
Event by Bend Moose Lodge 384 & Chapter 674
61357 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR
Bike Games, Raffles, Auctions, and lunch available for purchase.
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07/02/2026

At J Bar J, Sandy Vaughn, Staff Development Coordinator and Equine Director, teaches kids that a horse is never just a horse.
https://www.pnwpov.com/2026/06/a-place-where-horses-help-kids-heal-why-j-bar-js-equine-therapy-program-matters-more-than-ever-for-oregon-youth/

06/30/2026

In a recent interview on KPOV, J Bar J Youth Services CEO & President, Stephanie Alvstad, and Chief Operating Officer, Keith Riggs, discuss the wide range of credentialed services they provide to at-risk youth across 15 different programs in nine locations in Central Oregon. www.JbarJ.org
They also preview their largest fundraiser, The Oregon High Desert Classic, a free-to-the-public event that brings world-class horses and riders to J Bar J's Hamby Ranch in Bend July 8-12, 2026.
To listen to the entire interview, here's the link:
https://kpov.org/thepointpodcast/j-bar-j-youth-services-and-the-2026-oregon-high-desert-classics-hunter-jumper-horse-show

06/03/2026

Grandma's House will be at the Deschutes County Family Health Fair today from 2–4 PM! Stop by and say hello, connect with our team, and discover the many other valuable resources available to support families in our community. We hope to see you there! Details below.

Where: Deschutes County Health Services, 2577 NE Courtney Drive in Bend
When: Wednesday June 3rd, 2pm-4pm

https://www.grandmashouseofco.org/

06/01/2026

We are still looking for plant start donations! If you have some extra plant starts to spare we would love them for our garden program 🤗

If you’re interested in donating please call (541)383-3515 to schedule a drop off or pickup 🌱