Reports & Publications
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Head Start/Oregon Prenatal-5 is a program with Community Action Team that works with children and families to promote children’s growth in all areas of development. The program involves families in every aspect of their child’s development. Including parent engagement, accessing local resources, and collaborating with community partners. Community Action Team is an anti-poverty agency that […] Read Article
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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 Article
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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 Article
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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 Article
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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 Article
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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 Article
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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 Article
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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 Article
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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 Article
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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 Article
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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 Article
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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 Article
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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 Article
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Columbia County Housing Study: Executive Summary December 2017 Introduction In fall 2016, the Community Action Team (CAT), with the support of Columbia County and its cities, established a Housing Work Group to address the county lenders, and nonprofit representatives who collaborated over fifteen months to identify issues and solutions. This webpage summarizes the key findings, […] Read Article
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In 2016, Community Action Team (CAT) celebrated fifty years of serving Columbia County. This organization has a history filled with adaptation, expansion, and significant impact. CAT’s Early Beginnings In 1966, Columbia County joined the federally designated Community Action Partnerships, initially providing services for young children through Head Start and support for older Americans. Funding and […] Read Article
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