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  • CAT Newsletter Summer 2026

    CAT Newsletter Summer 2026

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  • Operation Green Light – Supporting Veterans

    Operation Green Light – Supporting Veterans

    NOVEMBER 4TH TO 11TH, 2025 Join CAT in participating in “Operation Green Light” in support of Veterans in our community. From November 4th through the 11th, CAT will be lighting up their buildings with green lights. The effort recognizes the sacrifice and strength of our Veterans as they transition from military to civilian life. The color green is a symbol of hope, renewal and moving forward – exactly what Operation Green Light represents for our veterans facing the challenges of civilian… Read Article

  • A Closer Look at CAT’s SRO Homes: Real Support, Real Progress

    A Closer Look at CAT’s SRO Homes: Real Support, Real Progress

    From just four rooms to nine in under a year, CAT’s Single Room Occupancy (SRO) program has expanded across three houses—more than doubling our capacity to support single adults. These homes are filling a critical gap in the housing system, offering individuals a stable place to land, regroup, and take their next steps forward. Read Article

  • Honoring Joyce Ervin: A Leader Who Changed Lives for 49 Years

    Honoring Joyce Ervin: A Leader Who Changed Lives for 49 Years

    Joyce Ervin is not one to seek attention or applause. Throughout her 49 years of service to children and families in our community, she has quietly led with compassion, determination, and a deep belief in the mission of Head Start. But as she steps into retirement, her extraordinary contributions simply cannot go unrecognized. At a recent ceremony honoring her decades of dedication, Joyce reflected on her career and the work she’s poured her heart into for nearly five decades: “I’ve… Read Article

  • Community Partnerships Strengthen Local Programs

    Community Partnerships Strengthen Local Programs

    Clatskanie PUD Partners with Head Start to Enhance Safety When it comes to building stronger, safer communities, collaboration is key. This spirit of partnership was recently exemplified by the Clatskanie Public Utility District generous donation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to Community Action Team’s Head Start program. This gift, inspired by a shared commitment to supporting local families, highlights how partnerships between public institutions and private organizations can create meaningful change. The Head Start program serves as a vital… Read Article

  • Seniors Programs at the County Fair

    Seniors Programs at the County Fair

    Last week, the Community Action Team (CAT) proudly participated in the nonprofit and community day at the Columbia County Fair. Our enthusiastic team from the Older Adult Services program set up a lively booth, eager to interact with fairgoers and share information about the vital services we offer as the Area Agency on Aging for Columbia, Clatsop, and Tillamook Counties. Visitors to our booth discovered a wide range of programs designed to support older adults in our community. From healthcare… Read Article

  • Healthy Homes Program Fixes Up Homes—and Insurance Covers the Bill

    In a groundbreaking move, Community Action Team is helping local residents improve their health by fixing up their homes—and the best part? Their health insurance foots the bill. Through CAT’s Healthy Homes Program, crucial home repairs and modifications are being paid for by health insurance, something that’s practically unheard of. This innovative program, in partnership with Oregon Health Plan, Columbia Pacific CCO, and Oregon State, recognizes that it’s far cheaper to prevent health problems than to treat them later. For… Read Article

  • Caring Community: Local Resident Gets Special Lift Assistance

    Caring Community: Local Resident Gets Special Lift Assistance

    Local residents with mobility challenges now have a new resource to help move them from here to there. By Jeremy C. Ruark – Columbia County Chronicle – June 21, 2022 Community Action Team (CAT) has created a new program designed to repurpose wheelchair ramps and wheelchair lifts after use. “We have named this new program Revolving Wheelchair Ramps and Lifts Program,” CAT Coordinator Neal Jones said. St. Helens resident Patricia McMartin is the first participant in the mobility assistance program. McMartin… Read Article