Schools to churches, community events to nonprofit organizations. Sunriver is a community dedicated to lending a hand to benefit others. People sincerely believe in the value of serving their community, understanding their work makes a difference. Volunteers are always needed, so if you live here full-time or a few months a year, reach out to one of the nonprofit organizations to see how you can lend a hand. Many organizations also host fundraising events, open to everyone and another way you can make a difference in the Sunriver community. of resources. Volunteers help distribute free food, clothing and other resources. lapinecommunitykitchen.org HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LA PINE SUNRIVER The La Pine-Sunriver Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers to help build homes for lower income families and to work at the ReStore with all the proceeds going to home construction. habitatlapinesunriver.org SECOND TERN THRIFT STORE One of the largest groups of volunteers in Sunriver works at the Second Tern Thrift Store, located in Spring River Plaza. This expansive second-hand store sells a huge array of pre-owned merchandise with the proceeds going to the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. secondtern.com “Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” ~ H. Jackson Brown Jr., American author Sunriver’s Volunteers Dedicated to Serving Their Community CARE & SHARE Care & Share provides nourishing food to about 200 lowincome families in South Deschutes County on the last Friday of every month. Volunteers are needed to pick up food at various retail outlets, pack the donated food in boxes and help load clients’ cars. Madeline Bednarek, 541-593-3653 CENTRAL OREGON TRAIL ALLIANCE SODECO CHAPTER The SoDeCo Chapter of the Central Oregon Trail Alliance builds and maintains mountain bike trails in South Deschutes County. The group collaborates with land owners to promote sustainable trails and advocates for recreational trails throughout Central Oregon. cotamtb.com LA PINE COMMUNITY KITCHEN The La Pine Community Kitchen provides assistance to community members who are experiencing hunger and a lack Sunriver Music Festival. Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival Care & Share. Photo by Kristine Thomas 2024-25 | SUNRIVER MAGAZINE 116
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