The Tykeson Family Foundation has given a $25 thousand dollar grant to the Family Access Network to help local families impacted by Covid-19.  Since 1993, The Family Access Network has provided direct assistance to needy families in Central Oregon impacted through a loss of income, childcare expenses, or illness.  The $25 thousand dollars in grant money will help families in Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook counties that are struggling pay their rent, buy food, pay their utility bills, and pay for transportation needs.  The Family Access Network operates 62 sites in Central Oregon, manned by 26 employee advocates that work to help families emerge from poverty.