J Bar J Youth Services

Umbrella providing administration for programs serving youth in Central Oregon.

FEATURED DONOR – Hayden Homes

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Celebrating Gratitude and Community

Generosity brings people together and creates lasting change. We are honored to celebrate partners like Hayden Homes, whose compassion and commitment help empower youth and strengthen the community we share. Through their leadership and enduring support, they are helping young people discover what’s possible – and build brighter futures of their own.

Donor Spotlight: Hayden Homes

A Legacy of Building Homes – and Futures

For decades, Hayden Homes has been building more than houses across the Northwest – they’ve been building stronger communities. Through their deep culture of generosity and their Give As You Go philosophy, Hayden Homes has made a lasting impact on youth served by J Bar J Youth Services and our program Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon.

At the heart of this commitment is Hayden Watson, Chairman of the Board, and CEO Dennis Murphy, whose leadership has helped shape a company where giving back is part of the foundation. In recognition of Dennis’s extraordinary dedication to mentorship and youth empowerment, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon honored Dennis as their very first Big Champion – an acknowledgment of both his personal advocacy and Hayden Homes’ enduring partnership.

Hayden Homes’ support extends across the J Bar J continuum of care, including their role as Presenting Sponsor of our 2026 Oregon High Desert Classic hunter jumper show. Their leadership helps ensure this premier event continues to raise vital funds that support our programs guiding youth toward stability, confidence, and independence.

Through mentorship, sponsorship, and sustained investment, Hayden Homes demonstrates what it means to be a true community partner. Their generosity is not only opening doors – it’s helping young people discover what’s possible and empowering them to build futures of their own.

About the Oregon High Desert Classic

The prestigious Oregon High Desert Classics (OHDC) is the only event of its kind in Central Oregon. Approved by the US Hunter Jumper Association, this show attracts world class riders from all over the US and Canada. One of a small handful to receive Heritage Horse Show designation, it is also the only show of its caliber which is primarily a fundraiser for a human services nonprofit. Returning for one week only:  July 8 – 12, 2026!

Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon honored Hayden Home’s CEO Dennis Murphy as their very first Big Champion – an acknowledgment of both his personal advocacy and Hayden Homes’ enduring partnership.

Celebrating Success: A Roundup of Stories

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In The News
One of the most powerful ways our community supports young people is by helping share their stories. Local media outlets help shine a light on the challenges youth face and the hope that comes from programs that support stability, mentorship, and opportunity.

Over the past several months, various Central Oregon publications have highlighted the work of J Bar J Youth Services and the young people whose lives are changing through our programs. These stories help raise awareness, celebrate youth success, and invite more community members to be part of the solution.

Here are a few recent stories featuring our programs and the youth we serve.


From Trauma to Triumph
Two young men who once experienced homelessness share how resilience—and support from a J Bar J youth shelter—helped change the course of their lives. Their stories, featured in The Source Weekly, show what’s possible when young people are given stability and support.
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Direct Support Helping Youth Find Housing
A statewide pilot program providing direct financial support to young adults experiencing homelessness is already showing promising results. Central Oregon Daily explored how flexible support and case management can help youth move from crisis toward stability and independence.
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Community Support During Winter Weather
When temperatures drop, the need for safe shelter rises quickly. Central Oregon Daily recently covered how our street outreach program responds during winter cold snaps – and how community donations help ensure young people have a warm, safe place to stay.
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Community Connections That Change Lives
What does it take to help a young person rewrite their future? Bend Magazine recently highlighted the network of J Bar J programs – from Big Brothers Big Sisters mentorship to housing and residential support – that help youth build confidence, stability, and brighter futures.
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Stories like these help raise awareness about the realities facing young people in our community and the impact that compassionate support can make. We are grateful to the journalists and publications who help amplify these voices—and to the many community members who stand with us in helping youth build safe, stable futures.