New and upgraded monthly donations made by March 31 will be boosted with double match by Hayden Homes in 2025

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend is excited to announce a major match for all new monthly donors and existing donors who upgrade their monthly gift in the first quarter of 2025: Hayden Homes has gifted $20,000 to provide a double match for the rest of the year!

The match means that for a new donor giving $10 per month, Hayden Homes will provide a double match of an additional $20 per month, bringing the total monthly donation to the Club to $30 per month, or $360 for the year.

Even more impactful will be existing donors who increase their current monthly donation, for instance from $75 to $100 per month. Hayden Homes will provide a double match to these donors for the entire donation amount. For instance bringing an upgraded gift of $1,200 per year to a total of $3,600 per year.

“We are honored to support the enriching experiences provided by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend to the youth of our region’s working families,” said Deb Flagan, Hayden Homes’ vice president of community engagement and giving. “Our mission is to Give As You Go™ so together we build a strong community, and lead fulfilled lives. The Club is a valuable community organization helping to achieve that vision for many families throughout Central Oregon.”

A check for the match was presented to the Club at a small celebration in December attended by members of Hayden Homes’ staff and Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend staff. The gift is the third contribution Hayden Homes has provided to the organization in recent years, bringing total recent giving to $50,000 in the past three years.

The dollars raised through the 2025 match will be used to support the enrichment programming provided by the Club, as well as trauma-informed staff training enabling the Club to provide exceptional services to the youth of our region.

In 2024, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend provided the following services:

• More than 300 students attended
• Nearly 18,000 visits were made
• More than 20,000 meals were served in partnership with Bend La Pine Schools
• 2,967 dinners were provided to Club families in partnership with The Giving Plate
• More than $400,000 in scholarships was provided

“Our partnership with Hayden Homes is truly transformative for the youth we serve,” said Bess Goggins, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend. “Their generous financial support allows us to expand our reach and provide exceptional programming with a sliding scale of scholarships available that empowers families and strengthens our community.”

Community members can become new monthly donors with Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend by visiting the organization’s website at https://bgcbend.org/great-futures-club/. Donation arrangements must be made by March 31, 2025 in order to qualify for this impactful match.

About Hayden Homes

Established in Redmond, Oregon in 1989, Hayden Homes has provided over 25,000 new homes to price-conscious, value-driven homebuyers in underserved, secondary markets throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Hayden Homes continues to be the largest privately-owned new home builder in the Pacific Northwest. Hayden Homes exists to Give As You Go™, so together we build a strong community, and lead fulfilled lives. Hayden Homes has contributed $6.3 billion to local economies and has created more than 99,000 jobs since the company’s inception. Hayden Homes supports philanthropic efforts in the communities in which they build and have contributed more than $70 million in charitable donations with the flagship of their giving through the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, First Story. To date, First Story has provided 118 families throughout the Pacific Northwest with an affordable home and a first step toward financial freedom. The Hayden Homes brand family of companies includes Simplicity by Hayden Homes, Wise Size Homes and Hayden Homes, all providing an unparalleled selection of opportunities for those looking to purchase a new home.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of BendThe Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend exists to help empower all youth, families, and staff to reach their full collective potential. We believe in the right for individuals and communities to have equitable access and opportunity to participate and succeed in all organizations and workplaces, particularly our own. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend serves the Bend community, and our after-school and summer programs are offered to all kids (ages 5-18) – especially those who need us most. Our programs support character and leadership development, healthy lifestyles, and academic success. We focus on children with high needs and living in poverty by providing free to low-cost programs to engage in learning, play, and social development. Last year more than 60% of the 321 youth enrolled in our programs received scholarships, with youth in the Bend community making more than 18,000 visits to the Club.