ORCCA pilots low income solar water heater program
KCBY, Mar 16, 2010 A local non-profit is testing out a new program, that it hopes will help two low income households cut down on energy costs, by supplying them with…
Read moreMetro High School students salvage materials from buildings
The Gazette, Dec. 22, 1994 By Becky Stover Gazette education writer They’re building a better future Metro students salvage materials from buildings Ten Metro High School students are building their…
Read moreLocal Elks Club receives $10,000 for Share Bear Snack Pack program
KCBY, Nov 6, 2010 Hungry students on the South Coast can rest assure that their extra Snack Packs will be ready and waiting for them for another year, after the Coos…
Read moreHead Start is two steps closer to finding a home
KCBY, Apr 8, 2009 COOS BAY, Ore. -After nearly two years at a stand still, Oregon Coast Community Action is moving full steam ahead to find a new site for Head…
Read moreSavory food donations from ODFW
KCBY, Jun 8, 2007 The Oregon Food Bank gets a special donation from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, helping the 20 regional food banks put a little variety into…
Read moreNew program feeds hungry children over the weekend
KCBY, Nov 1, 2006 “Because no one should be hungry,” that’s the reason why Oregon Coast Community Action is starting up a special meal program for 100 elementary school students.Friday will…
Read moreORCCA to begin accepting energy assistance requests
KCBY, Oct 21, 2008 Winter is almost here and that means a higher heating bill for your home, but for families who qualify the federal government is sending the state more…
Read moreLooking to volunteer? ORCCA hosting volunteer open houses
KCBY, Jan 25, 2010 If you’re looking to volunteer in the community but don’t know where to start, Oregon Coast Community Action will be hosting two volunteer open houses for folks…
Read moreOregon Coast mom works on facility of nonprofit that helped her
DJC Oregon, March 9, 2012 Michelle Hermiston was pregnant with her fifth child when she fled an abusive relationship four years ago, hoping to build a better life for her young children.…
Read moreCASA evening training class begins in September
KCBY, Aug 10, 2009 The Court Appointed Special Advocate program of Coos County invites those interested in representing the needs of vulnerable children in Coos County to become a CASA volunteer.…
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