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.
