ORCCA: Feed • House • Warm • Educate

Reported by: Ingrid Allstaedt
2/25/10

Oregon Coast (KMTR) - Two coastal communities saw a huge increase in the number of homelessness this year.

Last year there were 539 homeless people living in Coos and Curry counties.  This year that number jumped to just over 1,000 people.

By Alex Powers, Staff Writer
Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Meyer Memorial Trust searches out local needs

A private Oregon trust will try to find out early next month what South Coast nonprofits say their communities need, beginning March 1 in Reedsport.

The trust provides grant application advice and collects information from nonprofit organizations about the needs of regional communities through meetings organized under its Two Way Street Tour program, said program officer Sally Yee.

By Alexander Rich, Staff Writer
Monday, February 15, 2010

Bob More is retiring after 24 years working with the Oregon Coast Community Action housing office, advocating on behalf of low-income people needing affordable housing.

COOS BAY — No one would mistake Bob More for an idealistic college student these days.

His hair and closely trimmed mustache and goatee have turned snow white, fitting for a man hailing from Minnesota. He has spent 24 years at Oregon Coast Community Action. He’s had the same job, helping families keep roofs over their heads.

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation has awarded $20,000 to Oregon Coast Community Action to support children in need in Coos County.

By Nicole Plascencia KCBY News



COOS BAY, Ore.- A one day food drive aimed at filling local food pantries, will give the opportunity to those donating food to get a free coffee, courtesy of Dutch Bros.

By Kristina Nelson, KCBY News



COQUILLE, Ore. - The Court Appointed Special Advocates program or CASA is looking for a new place to call home, as an increased volunteer base and workforce has forced them to outgrow their current building.