An EcoYouth Case History: Matt Mitchell
The Gazette, Sept. 11, 1999 In my four years with the EcoYouth program, I found within myself a sense of self- worth I never knew I had. As I went…
Read moreEastern Iowa’s mayors speak out for MAHP
The Gazette, Sept. 11, 1999 “We find MAHP to be an important community betterment tool. It plays a vital role in our plan to sustain the vitality of our residential…
Read moreFood warehouse project coming together
KCBY, Mar 31, 2008 Piece by piece its coming together as a proposed new food warehouse becomes more of a reality, thanks to support from the city of Coos Bay.In March,…
Read moreCommunity needs people such as William Quarton
The Gazette, Oct. 18, 1995 William Quarton hasn’t avoided his unique opportunity to make this community a little bit different place — mostly by working behind the scenes. Today, Quarton,…
Read moreORCCA brings sustainable energy to low income homes
Oregon Coast Community Action is thrilled to highlight the progress being made in supporting South Coast families through the 2011-2012 US Department of Energy American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s Sustainable…
Read moreKCBY – Head Start is two steps closer to finding a home
April 8, 2009 By Erica Rush COOS BAY, Ore. -After nearly two years at a stand still, Oregon Coast Community Action is moving full steam ahead to find a new…
Read moreHunger Awareness Week activities at Family Fun day!
June 26, 2009 South Coast Hunger Awareness Week activities will kick off on July 4 in Coos County with a variety of fun events at Family Fun Day at Mingus…
Read moreCommunity members tour ORCCA’s new facilities
KCBY, Apr 24, 2012 It’s been five years in the making and Monday, community members got the first tour of Oregon Coast Community Action’s new facilities. Construction is coming along for…
Read moreAirline teams up with local food bank
KCBY, Jul 10, 2012 Seaport Airlines has teamed up with Oregon Coast Community Action to provide a new incentive this month for people to give to ORCCA’s food bank. From July…
Read moreLocal non-profit launches new program to assist with emergency needs
KCBY, Oct 23, 2008 Helping vulnerable children, families and seniors get their basics needs met, Oregon Coast Community Action kicks off a new program with the help of local businesses and…
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