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Review for Oregon Rural Action Inc, La Grande, OR, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

In 2001 I joined ORA and have watched this small group grow larger and more effective. We have tackled many local issues, some in conjunction with the Western Organization of Resource Councils or other groups and some on our own. Many projects have worked, such as community gardens, Food to School, Farmers Market, the Solar Fair. A few haven't been successful, like getting the city to allow chickens and rabbits in town and a solar ordinance, but we will try again. We have a dynamic staff, good leadership and have grown in numbers.

Those good vibes we all get from participating in our communities are palpable at our gatherings, like gardening or potlucks. Designing and putting in a sprinkler system at the gardens was hot, hard work, but fun to watch all levels of expertise work together, the young learning with the elders.

We have some issues, like local fund raising has been weak. So its good to see reviews showing up here, and I think the reviews will be great for the most part. We will continue to move towards more local support financially, the rest I think we've got down pretty well.

Thanks for putting this project together.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

Seeing a viable community garden be like an outdoor school for new gardeners. Enjoyed the markets, movies and speakers.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Increase our membership and network more with other groups to bring more renewables to the community.

Role:  Volunteer & I am chairperson, have helped in many projects. I've hauled dirt and materials for the garden, gotten lumber from the local yard for raised beds, supported staff in many ways, brought snacks, donated, subsidized members, gone to lots of meetings, network.
 
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