“You have saved our kitchen,” said Dempsey. “Without [Covid-19 Nonprofit Funds from the SRWC] we would not have been able to continue serving meals here.”

~ Sharri Dempsey, General Manager for the La Pine Community Kitchen

The COVID-19 Nonprofit Fund has disbursed $45,883 to agencies to support the increased demand for services in south Deschutes County for women, children, families and seniors affected by the pandemic.

Food Assistance

• La Pine Community Kitchen ($13,000)
• Council on Aging ($8,671)
• La Pine Senior Activity Center ($2,500)

Child Abuse Prevention Services

• MountainStar Family Relief Nursery ($3,000)

Prescription Drug Assistance and Vaccinations 

• La Pine Community Health Center ($7,500)

Housing and Utilities

• NeighborImpact ($3,000)
• Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver ($5,000)

Services for Youth and Child Development

• The La Pine Parks and Recreation ($1,000)
• Rising Stars Preschool ($212 and an additional $4,000 awarded through the SRWC Community Grant Program)

https://bendbulletin.com/2020/05/31/sunriver-womens-club-lends-hand-to-south-county/

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