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.
Years Of Service
People Impacted in 2024
2024 community investment
Eviction protection, support for the unhoused, tenant education classes, and holistic housing supports for Veterans and their families.
individuals served with housing services
households prevented from eviction
500 unhoused individuals supported in obtaining safe, stable housing, with 50% of households having children.
RentWell tenant education classes inform participants about their rights and obligations as a tenant, and of their landlord. It can help those with poor credit, rental history, criminal records, and other barriers to housing successfully obtain and keep their housing. 58 people graduated from RentWell classes in 2024.
veterans served with housing services
given in supportive funding to partners
Utility assistance and weatherization services that improve home health, safety, and energy conservation.
invested in energy services
individuals served with utility assistance
households served with weatherization
With an average home investment of over $11,000, the total energy savings from weatherization services in 2024 could power five homes for a year!
Our Linn Benton Food Share (LBFS) program distributes food across a network of nearly 70 local food pantry and meal site partners in Linn and Benton Counties. In 2024, special partnerships with local farms comprised 952,686 lbs of all distributed food, investing tens of thousands of dollars into our regional agriculture and food sustainability economies.
Demand for food services is at all-time highs, with food and program costs also higher than in LBFS history. Despite this, we were still able to serve more people with distributed food than in past years. LBFS relies on the generosity of our communities to continue to meet this growing need. Consider donating to support this impact.
LBS OF FOOD
Meals supplied
Food Boxes Provided
seniors served with monthly food boxes
cans of soup made and delivered
The Linn Benton Food Share (LBFS) program has partnered with Stahlbush Island Farms, a local family-owned farm, and Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Corvallis to develop locally grown and nutritious “Soulfull Soup” for residents in need.
The first project initially led to the development of 10+ pallets of high protein, complex carbohydrate, vegan, and low sodium soups. In 2022, after multiple iterations of flavor and ingredient combinations, more than 20 pallets were produced, with 40,800 cans of soup delivered. In 2024, 22,000 cans of two varieties of soup were made, with another 22,000 cans planned for this spring!
Our suite of education and employment centered programs is broad, encompassing Head Start of Lincoln County, Polk County GED & Career Pathways Program, self-sufficiency services for SNAP and TANF recipients, job readiness training and assistance offered in partnership with WorkSource Oregon, and much more!
Providing FREE preschool education for kids aged 3-5 in Lincoln County. Your child will learn in a nurturing environment with a “whole child” approach, focused on educational, health, family, and social needs.
children enrolled
volunteer hours donated by 220 individuals
families received home visits to provide holistic support
Head Start is currently serving 162 children and families. All children receive free meals, school supplies, and are supported in completing required health screenings and services, some of which are provided for free.
individuals served
invested in comprehensive stability & support services
individuals provided job readiness training
Our suite of workforce and education programs served 5,096 individuals in 2024, investing over $1.27 million in wrap-around support services. These programs offer our most robust suite of services. There is no single cause, condition, or solution to poverty and homelessness. They intersect and go hand-in-hand. That is the premise of these services: addressing holistic needs and supporting the whole family to transform lives.
OUR MISSION…
In partnership with a caring community, we help people in Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties to access tools and resources to overcome poverty and build brighter and more stable futures.
Partnerships
To better reach the communities we serve, we have over 300 partnerships with local, state, and federal services agencies, educational institutions, businesses, associations, healthcare, government departments, and more. Learn about our CAAC for other ways we work with partners.
A special thank you to the partners below who work side-by-side with us and collaborate to bolster each others’ impact.
While our team and our community partners are committed to this work, community support is essential. We welcome all to join us in whatever way you are able in our mission to end poverty and strengthen our communities.
