Central Oregon Veteran’s Ranch – Grant Recipient

As a non-profit organization, NWBDA is able to provide grants on an annual basis to other organizations or programs who provide an economic or community development in the areas that NWBDA serves. This year, NWBDA, along with it’s affiliated company 9019 RE Holdings LLC, was able to give away a grand total of $194,000 to businesses, organizations and programs who provide a direct impact to their community.

“Central Oregon Veterans Ranch (COVR) is honored to receive support from the Northwest Business Development Association. NWBDA’s generous contribution will allow COVR to increase outreach to veterans and connect them to various vocational opportunities at COVR.

COVR offers free education and workshops to veterans in farming, ranching, gardening, and operation of a hydroponics system and lettuce production business. COVR collaborates with various nonprofits and funding partners to deliver these programs – High Desert Food & Farm Alliance, Oregon State University Extension, Oregon Department of Agriculture, and USDA’S Beginner Farmer Rancher Development Program.

The added benefit of vocational programs at Central Oregon Veterans Ranch is the immediate sense of belonging, community, and camaraderie that veterans experience. This felt sense of support found through peer relationships allows and encourages veterans to take the next steps in life towards their dreams and goals. Veterans often state that they’ve “regained a sense of purpose” through participation in the Ranch community.”

-Alison Perry, Founder and Executive Director

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NWBDA is so thankful to be able to give back to our community and help the world around us. We are incredibly grateful to our lenders and borrowers because of their continued
patronage and because of it, we are able to support others.

NWBDA is delighted to support unique organizations who are striving to change their communities and make a better place for everyone. We encourage everyone to visit this amazing place and make your own impact.

“Small things done with great love will change the world.”

— Mother Teresa —