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Head Start Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Support Staff

Head Start opportunities across Clatsop, Columbia, and Tillamook counties. To explore the latest job openings and learn more about each role, please visit Head Start’s Career Opportunities page: https://nworheadstart.org/career-opportunities/.

Community Partnerships Strengthen Local Programs

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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 […]

Volunteer with Head Start Kids

Head Start offers volunteers an opportunity to provide children with a positive role model by reading to children, sharing a skill or assisting teachers in the classroom. To learn more about volunteer opportunities call (503) 556-3736

Help our Seniors

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Senior Programs Volunteers Needed. Whether you deliver meals to homebound seniors as a Meals on Wheels driver, serve meals at one of our Senior Centers, offer participants a cheerful smile as a friendly visitor or provide a reassuring phone call. Volunteer work can be extremely rewarding on a number of levels. While there are a […]

Volunteer Opportunity – Winter Warming Center

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Columbia County Warming Center is in need of volunteers in order to open this year.  Six (6) volunteers are needed to operate each night the Warming Center is open.  We are seeking individuals who are able to commit themselves to at least two (2) four (4) hour shifts per month. If you are interested please attend one […]

Board Survey Responses

Cooling Centers in the Heat Wave

Additional relief locations include the St. Helens Senior Center, St. Helens Alano Club, and Oregon Trail Lanes, though they’re not official cooling centers. These locations offer water, restrooms, and designated areas for pets. For more details, visit: Columbia County Cooling Centers

Supporting Our Seniors: Addressing the Unique Needs of Older Adults in Rural Oregon

NW Oregon has a growing population of older adults. With a higher percentage of residents aged 65 and older than the state average, these counties are home to many seniors who face unique challenges. Among these, living alone presents significant risks, including social isolation, difficulties in accessing essential services, and the struggle to maintain independence. […]

Alternative Taxonomy

These terms aim to simplify and clarify the various services, making them more accessible and understandable to the community members who need them. Alternative Taxonomy and Structure Visual Hierarchy Visual Design Elements Alternatives to “Human Investment Department” Alternatives to “Community Investment Department” Alternative plain language terms for program categories that can help communicate the programs […]

Seniors Programs at the County Fair

A group of four Seniors Program staff from Community Action Team (CAT) are seated at a booth at the Columbia County Fair. The booth is covered with informational brochures, water bottles, and other materials. A large banner in front displays the CAT logo and their service areas: Columbia, Clatsop, and Tillamook Counties.
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 […]

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 […]
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