In regards to the executive order to freeze federal grants, we are still operating all offices and services as usual.
No walk-in appointments on Wednesdays or after 4pm.
No walk-in appointments on Wednesdays or after 4pm.
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.
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.
Communities where every person has equitable access to resources to build brighter futures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We offer a broad range of services focused on improving the lives of individuals and the communities of the six counties we serve. Stability and wellness are based on the quality of all the areas of our lives, not just one. Housing, financial security, social network, health, accessibility, and more. That's why we prioritize a comprehensive suite of services and partner with other service providers, educators, healthcare providers, and more, to meet the unqiue needs of every person. See the illustration to learn more...
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