Community Connection Of Northeast Oregon

Programs: Low-income programs: many northeast oregon residents struggle to make ends meet; those who do often rely on community connection's services to help meet their basic human needs, especially food, rent, and utilities. With our guidance, many homeowners avoided foreclosure. We continued the kids club before and after school program and our children's summer lunch program. We continued replacing unsafe furnaces, weatherizing homes, and rehabilitating homes to improve living conditions and address structural concerns.

transportation programs: community connection continued its multi-faceted transportation system. The fixed route trolleys in baker city and la grande are open to everyone as are the link seasonal route and the dial-a-ride busses in wallowa county. If unable to navigate the fixed route, a qualified passenger in baker city or la grande rides the paratransit bus. Also available for all riders are the intercity busses from baker city and enterprise to la grande. Taking passengers to medical appointments in boise, walla walla, and portland is a common occurrence

senior programs: helping seniors live independently in their homes while providing opportunities for socialization and access to services remains the primary goal of our senior programs. When a senior citizen or their family member seeks answers were usually the first place they turn. Just a few hours of assistance per week often makes the difference between living independently and a move to a care facility. We continued to support family caregivers by providing respite from the daily demands of their roles.