Take a look below for our participation in organizations and events that support our community.

Rotary Club of Bend High Desert

Both Dave and Mari are proud to give back to both the local and international communities through participation in Rotary International.  Mari is the President of the Rotary Club of Bend High Desert (2009-2010) and Dave is a member of the Mt. Bachelor Rotary Club.

Bend Chamber of Commerce

Bend has a very strong and active business community, supported by the Bend Chamber of Commerce. Classic Coverings and Design is happy to support community leaders working towards making Bend the best for everyone.

Central Oregon Builder's Association

 The Central Oregon Builders Association is a non-profit trade association consisting of builders, subcontractors, material suppliers, lending institutions, utilities and many others whose primary interest is the promotion, protection and improvement of the building industry.

COBA is very active in the promotion of affordable housing in Bend and strongly supports organizations such as Habitat for Humanity.

Building Green Council of Central Oregon™

The mission of the Building Green Council of Central Oregon is to make green building the norm for residential and commercial construction in Central Oregon.  Green Building is "innovative building and site design techniques that improve the quality and performance of buildings while simultaneously reducing stress on the environment." Green Building is a whole systems approach to design, construction, and operation of buildings with three converging fundamental objectives:  increase energy efficiency, improve indoor air quality and conserve natural resources.

Across the country, people are increasingly demanding these green values in new and remodeled homes as well as the commercial and public buildings in which they spend time. For some, the primary driver is energy savings and lower utility bills. For others, it’s knowing that homes are safer for children or work places more productive for employees. For still others it’s about preserving old growth forests or reducing global warming while insuring a sustainable supply of beautiful, highly functional building materials.

At the moment, about 54 percent of energy consumption in the United State is linked to buildings and their construction. Buildings account for 35 percent or more of CO2 emissions in the United States, one quarter of the world’s wood harvest and one sixth of the world’s freshwater withdrawals. Up to 30 percent of North American landfill space and is taken up by construction and demolition debris. All of these unsustainable rates of consumption/pollution can be greatly reduced—just by building differently—with far better air quality and lower operating costs in the bargain.

The Building Green Council of Central Oregon™ provides comprehensive information and contact with Central Oregon green building resources to give builders and homeowners the methods and materials to design and build this different, greener way.

Classic Coverings and Design is pleased to be a member.  Our energy efficient interior and exterior window treatments reduce heating and cooling costs, saving money and reducing carbon emissions.  Also, our GreenGuard Indoor Air Quality certified products improve indoor air quality.

High Desert Design Council (Visit Blog)

Classic Coverings and Design is proud to be a founding member of the High Desert Designer Council, consisting of members of the Central Oregon interior design community and related businesses.  The group is dedicated to building linkages between and among interior designers and suppliers of innovative products for the home.

QUOTA International

QUOTA International is a service organization dedicated to providing assistance to those with hearing and speech impairments, disadvantaged women and children.  Carrie Steele is an active member of Quota and is currently the Program Director.

Hayden Giving Fund

In 1996 one of Hayden Homes Dedicated long-time employees began searching for ways the company and its employees could help local families in need. In the early years Hayden Homes and its employees supplied food baskets to the needy, brought holiday gifts for disadvantaged kids and offered financial assistance to families experiencing a medical crisis. In 1998 the Hayden Giving Fund, a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization was created.

Hayden Homes CEO Hayden Watson took the Hayden Giving Fund to the next level in 2002 when the Fund dedicated its first “Grant Home.” The Giving Funds Housing Grant program was established by Hayden Watson in loving memory of his father and mother, Robert and Virginia Watson, for their endless commitment to helping others. Robert, the founder of Hayden Homes, passionately believed that everyone needed and deserved a home.

One by one the Giving Fund has committed its self to keeping the passionate belief of Robert Watson alive by helping low-income families realize the dream of owning their own home. The Hayden Giving Fund still provides support to many charitable causes however; its primary purpose is the housing grant program.

These grants enable families and individuals a life-changing opportunity to own their own home through no-interest loans. The Hayden Giving Fund together with Hayden Homes, its employees and partners build dreams that these people may never have had a chance to realize. Classic Coverings and Design is a proud partner, providing window coverings to the recipients of the grant.

BNI (Business Networking International)

Both Dave Latimer and Carrie Steele are members of BNI chapters in Bend.  Dave is the Education Chair for his group, and Carrie is the Secretary/Treasurer for her chapter.