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Reports & Publications

  • Strategic Plan, Logic Model, and Indicators 2023-2026

    This strategic plan guides the Community Action Team’s efforts from 2023 to 2026, focusing on service delivery, staffing, governance, funding, and partnerships. Each goal is accompanied by targeted strategies and progress indicators to measure success. Goal #1: Integrate Service Delivery, Accountability, and Reporting Strategies: Progress Indicators: Goal #2: Ensure a Skilled, Motivated Workforce Ensure that… Read more

  • Programs & Services Overview

    Community Action Team (CAT) provides a broad range of programs and services designed to support individuals, families, and communities. From housing and energy assistance to veteran support, early childhood education, and senior services, our goal is to help people achieve stability and self-sufficiency. For over five decades, CAT has worked to address the unique challenges… Read more

  • 2023 Annual Report

    Housing Needs Met: Stronger Families: Economic Impacts Community Action Team believes that investing in the local community is the most effective way to reduce the incidence and effects of poverty. CAT does this by connecting individuals in need with the local services available to help them step out of poverty and into self-sufficiency. This includes… Read more

  • Head Start Programs Annual Report 2020

    The program emphasizes the role of parents as their child’s first and most important teacher and builds relationships with families to support: Together, parents and staff work to provide developmental preschool experiences for children to succeed in school. Parent Quote: “We are always welcomed with a smile and a good morning.” Enrollment Funded Enrollment: 341… Read more

  • Head Start Annual Report 2019-2020

    Through our Head Start program, we provide comprehensive early childhood education, health, and family engagement services, fostering a foundation for lifelong learning and success. Guided by the principles of family-centered care and holistic support, we empower children and their families to navigate the challenges of a changing world. Read more

  • Families with New Babies get Support

    CAT) has been reaching out to the community in powerful and meaningful ways for 50 years. One program with a particularly long-lasting impact has been in effect for about 20 years: Healthy Families. Read more

  • Financial Resources for Homeowners

    Community Action Team: The First 50 Years Part 7 – Financial Resources for HomeownersBy Leanne Murray, Community Action Team, Human Investment Department Community Action Team (CAT) has been helping with housing needs for about 30 of its 50 years. Previous articles in this series have covered topics such as weatherization, home rehabilitation, purchasing a home,… Read more

  • Houselessness Comes to Columbia County

    The First 50 Years Serving Columbia CountyPart 6: Houselessness Comes to Columbia CountyBy Leanne Murray, Community Action Team, Human Investment Department When Community Action Team (CAT) opened its doors in 1966, they primarily served older adults and children. As large-scale homelessness appeared in America in the mid-80s, CAT added services for homeless families and individuals… Read more

  • Strengthening Stability in Columbia County

    Households may qualify to receive assistance in paying their power, natural gas, and water bills when unanticipated financial burdens make paying those bills difficult. CAT also offers other energy-related services including energy education classes, budgeting, instruction in reading utility bills, identifying ways to reduce utility expenses, and working with a utility provider. Read more

  • Home Sweat Equity Leads to Real Equity

    Community Action Team: The First 50 Years Part 4: Home Sweat Equity Leads to Real EquityBy Leanne Murray, Community Action Team, Human Investment Department When it comes to housing, Community Action Team (CAT) helps Columbia County residents in a multitude of ways. One very creative program called SHARP helps low-income families and individuals buy their… Read more

  • Making Columbia County Homes Safer and Healthier

    Community Action Team: The First 50 YearsPart 3: Making Columbia County Homes Safer and HealthierBy Leanne Murray, Community Action Team, Human Investment Department Community Action Team (CAT) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. For 38 of those years this local non- profit agency has been in the business of helping Columbia, Clatsop and Tillamook county residents… Read more

  • Helping Seniors Keep their Independence and Health

    The First 50 Years Serving Columbia County: Helping Seniors Keep their Independence and Health By Leanne Murray, Community Action Team, Program Operations Coordinator, Human Investment Department When Community Action Team (CAT) was created in 1966, one of the original programs was set-up to serve the older residents of Columbia County. Fifty years later, senior programs… Read more