Coos County Commissioner Fred Messerle and ORCCA CEO Mary Schoen-Clark speak at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Coos County Food Bank.
by Christina Alexander August 2011 IT IS OFTEN SAID THAT LYNDON B. Johnson’s “War on Poverty” was lost. After all, we still have poverty. Nothing could be further from the truth.…
Read moreCASA awarded large grant to expand program
KCBY, Aug 13, 2008 It’s a program that currently serves 140 children in the county, who are wards of the court or in foster care. Now, a new grant is ensuring…
Read moreSeventh Annual Oregon Tuna Classic
KCBY, Aug 11, 2011 Oregon Coast Community Action has joined with the Seventh Annual Oregon Tuna Classic to provide food and funds to hungry families in southwestern Oregon. The Tuna Classic,…
Read moreRenee Frati- Sock it to Team Frati
KCBY, Sep 28, 2011 Renee talks about her upcoming open house and drive to collect new socks for ORCCA. http://www.kcby.com/news/noon/130580993.html http://bit.ly/17JqZRv
Read moreSouth Coast Food Share is pairing up with community partners
KCBY, Dec 9, 2011 Food plays a major role during the holiday season, and Oregon Coast Community Action wants to ensure that no South Coast families find themselves hungry this winter!…
Read moreSummer course offering Wilderness First Aid
KCBY, Jun 9, 2011 Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA) is hosting a Wilderness First Aid Course July 9 and 10, 2011. This intensive backcountry medical training course will show students how…
Read moreOctoberfish at the Old Charleston School
KCBY, Oct 11, 2010 Who needs Octoberfest… when there’s Octoberfish! Hundreds of people came out to Oregon Coast Community Action’s third annual fundraiser to have some fun, while doing good at…
Read moreTwo-day Wilderness First Aid class in Coos Bay
KDCQ, Jul. 6, 2011 COOS BAY, OR – A new intensive backcountry medical training course will show students how to deal with medical emergencies when they are miles from help…
Read moreOregon Coast Community Action Lights of Hope Candlelight Vigil
KCBY, Mar 30, 2009 In recognition of April as Child Abuse Awareness Month, the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Coos County program will host its annual Lights of Hope candlelight…
Read moreHELP FEED THE HUNGRY – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
KCBY, Jul 28, 2008 In order to help feed hungry individuals, children and families throughout the South Coast, Oregon Coast Community Action is seeking volunteers for a few hours each month…
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