ORCCA: Feed • House • Warm • Educate

Furnace Replacement Program

Monday, 06 May 2013 17:01

ORCCA still has sufficient funding to install new energy efficient furnaces for low-income households in Coos County who may be facing emergency heating needs due to broken, older, or inefficient heating systems. Funding will be used to install 15 Energy Start heat systems in qualifying households.

To find out if you qualify or for more information, please call Ashley at (541) 435-7080 ext. 345 or stop by the 2^nd floor of ORCCA offices located at 1855 Thomas Ave. in Coos Bay, behind Staples.

Click here for more information on eligibility guidelines

Native American Weatherization Assistance

Monday, 06 May 2013 16:56

ORCCA still has funding to weatherize housing for Native Americans from federally recognized tribes that utilize services from Coos-Curry Electric, City of Bandon, or Central Lincoln PUD. Weatherization services aim to increase household energy efficiency and reduce energy costs through activities such as insulation, air sealing, and energy-related repairs.

To find out if you qualify or for more information, please call Lisa at (541) 435-7080 ext. 330, stop by the 2^nd floor of ORCCA offices located at 1855 Thomas Ave. in Coos Bay, behind Staples.

Click here for information on eligibility guidelines

South Coast Head Start Accepting Applications

Tuesday, 15 January 2013 08:20

It’s the first of the year and South Coast Head Start is processing applications for the 2013-14 school year starting in September. Though 2013 has only just begun, the applications we receive over the next 5 months will be considered for program selection starting June 1st. In addition to the application, there are 2 items that we need in order to complete the application process: proof of date of birth, and income verification for previous calendar year or 12 previous months. For information about South Coast Head Start or the application process please contact us at (541) 888-3717 or www.orcca.us/schs. We look forward to seeing your application!!

Phoneraiser for CASA!

Tuesday, 18 December 2012 09:58

Have some old cell phones, PDAs, and inkjet cartridges lying around your home or office? Consider donating them to Phoneraiser, a benefit for the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Coos County! Stop into any of the locations below and donate unwanted cell phones, modems, PDAs, and inkjet cartridges to be reused and recycled by Phoneraiser.

North Bend
Aaron's (Bi-mart Shopping Center)
Video & More

Coos Bay
Walmart (Customer Service Desk)
Abel Insurance
Yellow Cab Lobby
Newmark Center
ORCCA's Child and Family Resource Center

Are you interested in hosting a box? Please let us know! Call Cintia at (541) 435-7080 ext. 221!

Take Action Against Hunger!

Monday, 17 September 2012 07:40

This September, people all over the country are being urged to take action and fight hunger within their communities. A number of national, state, and local agencies have teamed up for Hunger Action Month. Locally, Oregon Coast Community Action encourages everyone to work together towards making a difference in the lives of those that need help. No action against hunger is too small!