10/16/2026
Dear Clients and Families of Good-2-Go,
Today, we wake up to a darker world. The devastating school shooting in our neighborhood has shaken all of us to the core, and the tragic loss of innocent children and an educator leaves an ache that words can barely capture. This tragedy touches everyone in our community, as so many of us personally know the students, parents, and teachers directly impacted. Regardless of our individual connections, our entire town is injured and scarred by this senseless act. In a single moment, the innocence of our beautiful city was stolen, and we share deeply in the sorrow felt across every neighborhood and home.
Our agency is doing everything we can to support the individuals and families directly affected by this heartbreak. As you reach out to us and interact with our staff in the days ahead, please know that we are here to meet you with open hearts, deep empathy, and shared grief. Our role in this tender moment is not to have all the answers, but to be fully present with you, to listen, and to provide human connection when our community needs it most. You do not have to carry this grief alone.
We know that every person, child, and family will navigate a wide and unpredictable range of emotions as our community begins the long path toward healing. We strongly encourage you to seek out processing and care through the support networks available right now. Support is being offered today at the Central Library (Bend, 27th Street); Deschutes County Behavioral Health is available at (541) 322-7500; and Centered Therapy can be reached at (541) 205-9290. For those who wish to gather in unity and remembrance, there will also be a public vigil tonight at Peace Corner (Wall & Newport) at 7:00 pm.
We will recover as a community, but right now is a time to grieve, connect, and find strength in one another. Please extend gentle grace to yourselves and your loved ones as we process this unimaginable loss together. Thank you for your continued trust, your resilience, and your vital role in our community's recovery.
- Trace Young, Executive Director