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Who We Are

helping people. changing lives.

For over 44 years, we have been dedicatedly serving the community members in Benton, Lincoln, and Linn Counties, and have recently expanded our services into Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties. Learn more about CSC and our impact below.

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Impacting change for 40 years...

Established in 1980, we currently have a team of over 200 passionate staff, hundreds community partners, programs and locations spanning six counties, receive more than 300,000 volunteer hours, and serve over 75,000 community members annually.

CSC is supported by federal, state, and local funds, as well as private grants and donations. Our oversight consists of a Governing Board of local elected officials, and a Community Action Advisory Council comprised of diverse community members, both of which we report to and collaborate with on a regular basis.

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Our Impact

Our Vision

Communities where every person has equitable access to resources to build brighter futures.

Our Mission

We are a community leader, providing vital services with collaborative partners to empower the people of Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties and the surrounding areas to positively transform lives.

Our Core Values

Servant Leadership · Respect · Equity · Resilience · Belonging · Innovation

Servant leadership prioritizes shared growth, well-being, and empowerment of all.

Respect for every person, community, and culture.

Equity recognizes we don’t all start from the same place and informs the unique supports to empower individuals.

Resilience fostered by providing opportunity today and the hope to plant seeds for tomorrow.

Belonging through cultivation of a community that sees, values, and exemplifies authenticity.

Innovation inspires creative solutions that lead to continuous improvement, collaboration, and desire to grow.

Meeting Needs Through Services

We provide a suite of wrap-around services to meet basic needs and achieve long-term goals, with the focus of building stability in the communities we serve. Serving tens of thousands individuals, we invest over $20 million in direct services every year! Whether you need one-time assistance today, or long-term support for tomorrow, CSC is here to help.

Part of a Nationwide Movement

CSC is proud to be a part of a national network of over 1,000 Community Action Agencies, and a statewide network of 17 in Oregon, dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other, building strong, resilient communities. Watch the video to learn more.

Stories

The lobby is very clean, and the lady at the window is a sweetheart. The staff are very helpful, even if you don't meet the criteria for their program, they will give you other resources and places in the community that could help or point you in the direction on the path you need. It's most definitely a 5-star experience.
SelenaCSC Client
They had me in and out quickly. Filled out an application for energy assistance, talked with energy assistance, and was sent on my way with a pledge of payment to my power bill, all within 20 minutes? So grateful.
GabbyCSC Client
Everyone I have worked with has been encouraging and helped me implement a plan for me to really help me. I'm starting over - with little encouragement and support, and the people at CSC really do care. Thank you, CSC!
VictoriaCSC Client
CSC has been a part of my life for almost two decades. At first, I was a participant. Now, I have found meaningful work with Gleaners and sit on the CSC Community Action Advisory Council. I believe there is no greater food for the soul than helping people. I can honestly say that helping people has helped keep me alive. I would like to thank CSC, Linn Benton Food Share, and Gleaners for keeping me breathing. I am proud to be a part of something bigger than myself and paying it forward.
CookieCSC Client
I am a certified executive manager today because of the help I received from the Community Services Consortium. They helped me find temporary housing, assisted me with my utilities, then they helped me enroll in classes that I needed to obtain my security license. They even helped me with my first uniform I needed to start my new job.
FredCSC Client
When I reached out to CSC for energy assistance. The compassion these people showed to me was truly heartwarming. I cried tears because they made everything easy for me to understand the process and answered all my questions with clarity.
JacquelineCSC Client
Being able to reach out and have someone want to help you, in a kind, professional way makes you feel like a person. Which can be difficult when there is so much stacked against you. The impact is huge.
Emily & StevenCSC Clients
Your help has saved me from a very real threat of homelessness. In a time when so many ARE homeless, you stepped in and made all the difference in my life, for which I and my service animals are eternally grateful.
AnonymousCSC Client
This organization feeds people, helps with housing, keeps them warm, and many other services, but the most important thing is how they make each individual person feel they are heard and have value.
PattyCSC Client
I am a single mom of 6 and I normally work 50+ hours a week. Not only was I assisted beyond anything I could imagine, I was also given a sense of relief by the compassion for what they do.
SuzannaCSC Client
With COVID affecting everyone, CSC has given us at North Santiam Gleaners, an opportunity to give to others a feeling of safety and security. CSC has been there to help all those in need.
TomCSC Community Partner
I couldn't have felt more understood. Each and every staff member treated me with understanding, dignity, and concern.
JacquelineCSC Client
I don’t have the words to describe my relief right now. My beautiful son can feel safe thanks to the support of your team!
TravisCSC Client
I lost everything a few years ago. My gratitude for your assistance is abundant. Thank you.
MaryCSC Client
I was under so much stress as the bills kept going higher and higher. Thank you so much for your financial assistance, words don’t express how much I appreciate it.
TreneeCSC Client
At CSC, I found all the help I needed and more. The hurdles they helped me jump that led to my accomplishments changed my whole life.
CSC Board Member
CSC has been a part of my life for almost two decades. At first, I was a participant. Now, I have found meaningful work with Gleaners and sit on the CSC Community Action Advisory Council.
CSC Board Member
It brought tears to my eyes and much needed relief. I've been assisted beyond my expectations and it has saved my life.
DeniseCSC Client
In such uncertain times, this is the best possible gift I could receive.
MarcellaCSC Client
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Community Partnerships & Support

We partner with hundreds of other services providers, healthcare providers, faith-based organizations, government entities and many more to fulfill our mission and truly make a difference in our communities. In addition to working closely and collaborating with these partners, we also provide millions in funding for new shelters, affordable housing, emergency services and more.

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The Oregon state-designated community action agency for Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties.

CSC is the Community Action Agency for Linn, Benton, and Lincoln counties, with select services in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties. Whether you need one-time assistance today, or long term support for tomorrow, CSC is here to help.

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