Assistance League of Bend is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization making a difference in the lives of children and adults dealing with poverty and cancer in Deschutes County. We serve the community through a number of philanthropic programs which include new school clothes for students facing adversity, personal care items for low-income seniors, and handmade hats for cancer patients.
Transforming Lives • Strengthening Community
It is with heavy hearts that we remember Dorothy Dougherty, Past President and cherished member of Assistance League of Bend, who passed away on May 3, 2025.
Dorothy devoted over thirty years of her life to our organization and to serving those in need throughout Central Oregon. Her commitment, compassion, and leadership left an indelible mark not only on Assistance League of Bend, but on the entire community.
Dorothy brought more than just dedication to her work—she brought joy. Every day was brighter with her laughter, her warmth, and the countless stories she shared. She had a unique way of making everyone feel welcome and valued.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Edward the Martyr Catholic Church in Sisters, Oregon, and a Celebration of Life at Awbrey Glen Golf Club in Bend, Oregon from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Her legacy of kindness and service will continue to inspire us. Dorothy will be deeply missed., but her spirit will live on in every act of generosity we carry forward in her name. In lieu of flowers, Dorothy’s family has requested that a donation be made to Assistance League of Bend in her memory. Please click here to make a memorial donation or mail your contribution to Assistance League of Bend, PO Box 115, Bend, Oregon 97709.
Through Operation School Bell, Assistance League of Bend has proudly been providing school clothing and emergency clothing bundles to low-income children since 1991. Rising inflation can present hurdles for families struggling to make ends meet. New clothes, warm jackets, and shoes that fit are proven to boost a child’s self-esteem and help them feel more engaged in the classroom. Each year we provide clothing to more than 2,600 local children. Assistance League of Bend is the leading provider of clothing in Deschutes County.
Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to provide a local child with new clothing.
Pavé Fine Jewely was presented a Certificate of Appreciation for their partnership and generous support of Assistance League of Bend’s fundraising efforts, which has been instrumental in making Assistance League of Bend a leading provider of new school clothes for children facing adversity, personal care items for low-income seniors, and hand-made items that provide comfort […]
The 2025 Dream Trip Raffle drawing was held on April 17. The winning ticket was #84 and the lucky winner was Mike Stamler of Bend, Oregon. Mr. Stamler has chosen to take the trip to Cortona, Italy. We hope Mr. Stamler enjoys exploring Tuscany from his home base in the beautiful Villa Mino. Assistance League […]
Together, we are changing lives — one child at a time. Thanks to your generosity, this quarter has been filled with moments of joy, hope, and transformation. From providing warm clothing to students in need to fostering a love of reading and uplifting families in our community, your generosity is making a tangible difference. Because of […]
Assistance League of Bend is honored to have been chosen as a recipient of the Robert D. and Marsha H. Randall Charitable Trust grant. We are immensely grateful for their generous support and their commitment to improving and enriching the lives of the underprivileged youth in our community.
To empower young minds with culinary skills and nutritional knowledge, Assistance League of Bend’s These Kids Are Cookin’ program recently returned to local Title 1-A elementary schools. Bear Creek Elementary School in Bend and M.A. Lynch Elementary School in Redmond welcomed the initiative, offering low-income 4th and 5th graders the opportunity to explore the world of cooking. […]
During Assistance League of Bend’s 2025 Operation School Bell® spring campaign, 500 students in need were invited to shop for new school clothes on designated shopping days at local Walmart stores. As the leading provider of new school clothes in Deschutes County, Assistance League continues to make a significant impact on students’ lives by ensuring they […]
Pavé Fine Jewely was presented a Certificate of Appreciation for their partnership and generous support of Assistance League of Bend’s fundraising efforts, which has been instrumental in making Assistance League of Bend a leading provider of new school clothes for children facing adversity, personal care items for low-income seniors, and hand-made items that provide comfort […]
The 2025 Dream Trip Raffle drawing was held on April 17. The winning ticket was #84 and the lucky winner was Mike Stamler of Bend, Oregon. Mr. Stamler has chosen to take the trip to Cortona, Italy. We hope Mr. Stamler enjoys exploring Tuscany from his home base in the beautiful Villa Mino. Assistance League […]
Together, we are changing lives — one child at a time. Thanks to your generosity, this quarter has been filled with moments of joy, hope, and transformation. From providing warm clothing to students in need to fostering a love of reading and uplifting families in our community, your generosity is making a tangible difference. Because of […]
Assistance League of Bend is honored to have been chosen as a recipient of the Robert D. and Marsha H. Randall Charitable Trust grant. We are immensely grateful for their generous support and their commitment to improving and enriching the lives of the underprivileged youth in our community.
To empower young minds with culinary skills and nutritional knowledge, Assistance League of Bend’s These Kids Are Cookin’ program recently returned to local Title 1-A elementary schools. Bear Creek Elementary School in Bend and M.A. Lynch Elementary School in Redmond welcomed the initiative, offering low-income 4th and 5th graders the opportunity to explore the world of cooking. […]
During Assistance League of Bend’s 2025 Operation School Bell® spring campaign, 500 students in need were invited to shop for new school clothes on designated shopping days at local Walmart stores. As the leading provider of new school clothes in Deschutes County, Assistance League continues to make a significant impact on students’ lives by ensuring they […]
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