Charities

LibertyBank Bend WinterFest is proud to support local charities.

Since 2005 the event has awarded over $20,000 to support local charities.  Lee Perry, Event Director for Lay It Out Events, producers of LibertyBank Bend WinterFest states "these charities play a vital role in our community and we want to support them in any way we can "

The beneficiary for this year's event will be the local non-profit organization Girls Go Outside.  Event Director Lee Perry also stated that "Girls Go Outside was chosen as the beneficiary this year because we believe in supporting up and coming charities that may not receive funds from other sources. "

The mission of Girls Go Outside is to create adventures for all girls that challenge them to embrace and to celebrate their voices and strengths.  Jeanna Ozyck, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Girls Go Outside states that "Girls Go Outside is committed to creating community on our trips with girls.  We do this through exploring the small communities we create amongst ourselves over the course of an adventure as well as engaging in service projects during our time together.  We are thrilled to have the support of the Bend community through Winterfest celebrations fostering the work we are committed to doing with middle school aged girls. "

Girls Go Outside will benefit by receiving 20% of all of the button sales from the event.  LibertyBank Bend WinterFest buttons will be available for purchase beginning in December at all LibertyBank branches and other various locations throughout Bend.  All button buyers will receive great discounts and promotions to many local businesses and restaurants as well as admission to the 2009 LibertyBank Bend Winterfest.