From Around The Bend Farms: It has been our privilege to collaborate with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs in developing the Braided Roots Urban Farm. We look forward to our ongoing partnership in building sustainable food networks. Understanding that our Indigenous neighbors have been disproportionately impacted by historical and ongoing injustices, we approach our work with the intention of growing food in abundance for those most affected.

We recognize the profound Indigenous wisdom surrounding wellness, nourishment, and relationship to the land. We are committed to continuous learning as we build relationships with Tribal Members through the Farm-to-Warm Springs project, a vital connection point between our communities. Through this land acknowledgment, we recognize the history, sovereignty, and ongoing relationship of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs to this land.

FAN’s mission is to offer assistance, possibility, and hope to Central Oregon families in need by connecting them with crucial resources that will help children flourish in school and in life. FAN is unique to Central Oregon, located in nearly all public schools across Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties. Working through a dedicated FAN advocate, a child or parent is connected to essential services such as food, shelter, heating, health care, clothing and more.