The Bend City Council recently approved approximately $330,000 to help local nonprofits. The money will be used to develop affordable housing and social services to help address house-less-ness in Bend. The funding stems from two federal sources: the Community Development Block Grant Program and Community Assistance Grant Program. The Council approved $200,000 through the CDBG program for five projects, among them… Kôr Community Land Trust; Shepherd’s House; and Thrive Central Oregon. J Bar J Youth Services also received funds to help youth experiencing homelessness while Volunteers in Medicine received money to provide a year of free healthcare to low-income community members. The remaining $130,000 from the Community Assistance Grant Program was directed to the Boys & Girls Club of Bend, KIDS Center; and Saving Grace.  More information about the Community Assistance Grant Program can be found at bendoregon.gov/community-assistance.