NEWS
Sagebrush Classic: July 16th-17th 2010. “A devilish Golf course will test you. World class chefs will astound you. And all proceeds benefit Central Oregon charities serving children and families.” The Sagebrush Classic has raised more than 2 million dollars to support local non-profits; providing text books, health support, abuse prevention, art supplies and other resources for children and families.
Visit Sagebrush.org
Healing Reins: On July 10th, 2010 Deschutes Brewery employees rebuilt the Sensory Trail at the Healing 
Reins Therapeutic Riding Center. This work included painting and adding traction to the boardwalks on the trail, installing shelves and buckets at the sensory stations, weeding along the trail paths, and other miscellaneous repair projects.
Deschutes Brewery has volunteered to be the pilot business for Volunteer Connect’s Corporate Volunteering Program. Volunteer Connect is a non-profit organization in Central Oregon that connects individuals and businesses with volunteer opportunities. The Corporate Volunteering Program is designed to match volunteer opportunities for local businesses based on values, interests, and marketing goals.
Visit HealingReins.org or VolunteerConnectNow.org
Habitat for Humanity Build: More than 30 Deschutes employees showed up on a crisp Saturday morning to help the Bend Area Habitat for Humanity work on four separate homes. Roofing, drywall, fiberglass insulation, exterior foam insulation, we did it all!
Visit BendHabitat.org
DONATIONS & SPONSORSHIPS
Deschutes Brewery has always played an active role in building a healthier society. One of our founding values has always been to “share our success with the community” and we have contributed more than $2,700,000 to organizations in the communities where we do business.
RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS
There are three main ways that Deschutes Brewery contributes to the community: Cash donations, In-Kind donations (pub gift cards, beer, merchandise, facility usage, etc.) and employee volunteerism:
Alzheimer’s Foundation, American Cancer Society, Arthritis Foundation, Bend Chamber, Bend Parks & Rec, Bethlehem Inn, Boys and Girls Club of Central Oregon, CASA, Central Oregon Environmental Center, Commute Options, CORIL, COCC, COVA, Cascade Community School of Music, COCOA, Duck Race, Deschutes Dirtriders(LiveStrong), Deschutes Children’s Foundation, Deschutes Land Trust, Deschutes River Conservancy, The Education Foundation, Family Access Network, Family Resource Center, Habitat for Humanity, Healthy Beginnings, Healthy Families of the High Desert, High Desert Chamber Music, High Desert Museum, Kiwanis, Native Fish Society, Nature of Words, Newberry Habitat for Humanity, ORAFS, Oregon Natural Desert Assn., Oregon Freshwater Trust, Partnership to End Poverty, Pioneer Memorial Hospital Hospice, Planned Parenthood, Red Cross of Central Oregon and Haiti Relief Fund, Ronald McDonald House, Rotary of Bend, Sisters Folk Festival/My Own Two Hands, SMART, Sparrow Club, Special Olympics, Swallow Hill Music, Tower Theater, Wildland Firefight Foundation, United Way, Upper Deschutes Watershed/Riverfest…and more!
HOW TO APPLY
Funding decisions are made by our Community Involvement Committee, a group of employees from throughout the brewery. Deschutes Brewery looks for non-profit organizations that demonstrate creativity, diversity and an innovative approach to their mission and objectives. The Donation committee also looks for organizations that are directly meaningful or already supported by our employees themselves.
We will consider all requests meeting our guidelines equally. To request a donation, please fill out this donation request form completely and email, mail or fax it back to us. Please note that completing the form does not guarantee a donation; it is a way for us to learn more about your event and determine if we are able to offer support at this time. All requests must be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to your event to be considered. Because of the number of requests we receive and the fact that our committee meets monthly, it can take several weeks to process your request.
Download Donation Request Form (pdf)