Oregon Coast Community Action

What Oregon Coast Community Action does

Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit and designated Community Action Agency that has provided coordinated human services to low-income residents of Coos, Curry, and Western Douglas Counties in Oregon since 1965. The organization operates an integrated portfolio of ten programs spanning food security (South Coast Food Share, distributing 1.7-2 million pounds of food annually through 34 partner agencies), housing stability (Housing & Rental Assistance, Landlord Engagement & Support, and the 11-unit Deer Springs Terrace veteran housing complex), energy assistance (Utility Assistance and DOE Weatherization), early childhood education (South Coast Head Start and Early Head Start across 11 centers), child welfare advocacy (CASA of Coos & Curry Counties), family support (Family Support & Connections), and veteran services (SSVF). Services are provided free of charge to income-eligible residents, and the organization serves approximately 20,000 people each year with the support of 67,000+ annual volunteer hours.

ORCCA's business model is fundamentally a government-grant-funded nonprofit with diversified funding streams rather than a revenue-generating enterprise. Primary funding comes from federal grants administered by the U.S. Department of Energy (Weatherization Assistance Program), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families (Head Start, Grant 10CH013296), and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Supportive Services for Veteran Families), supplemented by state funding through Oregon Department of Human Services, local government support from Coos and Curry Counties, tax-deductible donations (solicited online via PayPal and through annual community events such as Iron Chef, Art on the Coast, Kickstands for Kids, and Pinwheel Ride), and corporate sponsorships at tiers ranging from $750 to $5,000+. Pricing is uniformly free to eligible participants, with eligibility typically tied to household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (or 80% of Area Median Income for certain housing programs).

The underlying technology stack is minimal: the organization does not develop or own proprietary technology platforms, relies on its Wix-hosted website for program information and donation collection, and uses third-party housing software (HMIS/WellSky) for coordinated entry into housing services. Computerized energy audits and diagnostic equipment are used in weatherization work, and standard case management tools support housing and family support programs. No proprietary products, AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or mobile applications are documented. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, and is not a subsidiary of any parent company. Its core competitive position rests on its statutory designation as a Community Action Agency, an exclusive service territory, and six decades of accumulated community trust rather than on technology or intellectual property.

Name

Oregon Coast Community Action

Legal name

Oregon Coast Community Action

Website

https://orcca.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA) is a nonprofit Community Action Agency providing coordinated food, housing, energy, early childhood education, and child welfare services to roughly 20,000 low-income residents annually across Coos, Curry, and Western Douglas Counties in Oregon.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Community Food Services (62421), Community Housing Services (62422), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Food bank distribution
• Early childhood education
• Housing stabilization services
• Energy weatherization assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Coos Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Primary funding from federal programs including U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program, HHS/Administration for Children and Families Head Start grants, and VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program.
2. State Funding: State-administered programs and funding through Oregon Department of Human Services and other state agencies for housing and social services.
3. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, businesses, and community sponsors. Annual Iron Chef fundraiser raised over $12,000. Corporate sponsors at various tiers ($750+ to $5,000+).
4. Food Distribution Network: South Coast Food Share operates as Regional Food Bank distributing 1.7-2 million pounds of food annually through 34 partner agencies. Part of Oregon Food Bank Network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ORCCA is a nonprofit Community Action Agency delivering free, federally and state-funded social services to low-income residents of Coos, Curry, and Western Douglas Counties. Its core offerings include a regional food bank (South Coast Food Share), Head Start / Early Head Start early childhood education, housing and rental assistance, an 11-unit low-income veteran apartment complex (Deer Springs Terrace), Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), home weatherization and utility assistance, family support home-visiting, and CASA court advocacy for children in foster care.

Product overview

Oregon Coast Community Action (ORCCA) is a nonprofit community action agency offering a coordinated portfolio of social services across Coos, Curry, and Western Douglas Counties on the Oregon South Coast. The organization operates as a multi-service hub providing ten distinct programs: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for child welfare advocacy; South Coast Head Start and Early Head Start for early childhood education; Family Support & Connections for home-based family support; South Coast Food Share as the regional food bank; Housing & Rental Assistance and Landlord Engagement and Support for housing stabilization; Deer Springs Terrace for veteran housing; Supportive Services for Veteran Families; Utility Assistance and Weatherization Assistance for energy support. These programs work together to address the interconnected needs of low-income individuals and families, supporting approximately 20,000 people annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Recruits, trains, and supervises community volunteers who serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for abused and neglected children in foster care in Coos and Curry Counties, ensuring children's best interests are represented in court proceedings.
• Utility Assistance Energy and water bill payment assistance program using federal, state, and local funding to help low-income households pay a portion of their energy and utility costs.
• Housing & Rental Assistance Housing stabilization services providing rental and deposit assistance, eviction prevention, and housing placement support for households experiencing housing instability in Coos and Curry Counties.
• Deer Springs Terrace 11-unit low-income veteran housing apartment complex in Coos County, Oregon (North Bend), providing permanent housing for homeless and at-risk veterans.
• South Coast Head Start Free early childhood education program supporting children's growth from birth to age 5 through services supporting early learning and development, health, and family well-being, including home-based and center-based options across 11 locations.
• Family Support & Connections (FS&C) Free home visiting program in Coos and Curry Counties that strengthens families and supports effective parenting for families with children of all ages, providing resources and referrals in basic needs, health, housing, education, and safety.
• South Coast Food Share Regional food bank for Coos and Curry Counties and member of the Oregon Food Bank Network, distributing 1.7–2 million pounds of food annually through 34 partner agencies, including emergency food pantries, community meal sites, and produce distributions.
• Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program helping eligible veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness achieve housing stability through case management, referrals, and limited financial assistance.
• Weatherization Assistance Program Program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy that reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing home energy efficiency through insulation, air sealing, heating system improvements, and other weatherization measures.
• Landlord Engagement and Support (LES) Program that works with landlords to provide security deposits, rent payment assistance, tenant management, eviction intervention, and weatherization services to help remove barriers to housing for low-income program participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000 people served annually across all programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Oregon Food Bank NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Coast Food Share is a proud member of the Oregon Food Bank Network, working alongside partners, programs, and community organizations with a shared belief that no one should be hungry. This network provides access to bulk purchasing power and food rescue programs.
• United WaymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCASA of Coos and Curry Counties partner. United Way logo displayed on CASA program materials indicating ongoing support relationship.
• Every Child OregonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCASA program partner organization working to support children and families in the child welfare system in Coos County.
• Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) - 7 Devils ChaptermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner for Kickstands for Kids events. BACA provides motorcycle escorts and support for children in foster care, creating protective community for abuse survivors.
• Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in child welfare services. ORCCA CASA program works with DHS for children in foster care. DHS contact information provided for housing assistance referrals.
• 34 Partner Agencies (Food Distribution)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmergency food pantries, community meal sites, produce and mobile food distributions, medical and senior nutrition programs, and veteran and family support initiatives across Coos and Curry Counties.
• South Coast ESDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with South Coast Education Service District for Head Start locations and programs, including SC Together initiative.
• Coos Foster Parents AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting foster families in Coos County, co-branded on CASA program materials.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Oregon Human Development Corporation (OHDC): Another Oregon community action agency providing workforce development, early childhood, and social services to low-income communities statewide. Directly comparable as a CAA serving rural Oregon with similar federal funding mix and service portfolio breadth.
• NeighborImpact: Community action agency serving Central Oregon (Deschutes, Crook, Jefferson counties) with food, housing, energy, Head Start, and veteran services. Directly comparable mission, structure, and funding model to ORCCA in a different Oregon region.
• Community Action Partnership of Oregon: Statewide association of Oregon community action agencies, of which ORCCA is a member. Comparable as the umbrella peer for CAAs operating Head Start, energy, and housing programs across Oregon with similar regulatory designation.
• United Way of Lane County: Regional nonprofit in Oregon funding and operating community services including housing stability, food access, and early childhood. Comparable as a comparable-scale regional human services backbone serving an Oregon county footprint.
• Oregon CASA Network: Statewide network of CASA programs, including ORCCA's CASA of Coos and Curry Counties. Comparable as a peer organization for ORCCA's child welfare advocacy program serving abused and neglected children in Oregon.
• Community Action Program (CAP) of Western Kansas: Rural community action agency operating Head Start, food, housing, and energy programs in Western Kansas. Comparable as a multi-county rural CAA with similar anti-poverty portfolio to ORCCA but in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Oregon Food Bank: Statewide food bank network of which ORCCA's South Coast Food Share is a member. Comparable as the larger regional food distribution and advocacy organization that ORCCA's food program feeds into and depends on.
• Feeding America: National food bank network and the parent umbrella of regional food banks including Oregon Food Bank. Comparable as the broad incumbent in food banking with which ORCCA's South Coast Food Share is connected through the state network.
• National Community Action Partnership: National membership association representing 1,000+ community action agencies across the U.S., including ORCCA. Comparable as the broad incumbent setting standards and advocating for federal CAA funding nationwide.

Regional players

• Homes for Good (formerly HACSA): Housing authority of Lane County, Oregon operating affordable housing and rental assistance. Comparable for ORCCA's housing/rental assistance and Deer Springs Terrace veteran housing operations, though operating in a different Oregon region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ORCCAdotus
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/orccadotus
• Facebookfacebook.com/orcca.us
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oregon-coast-community-action

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