March 9, 2021 – CASA and South Coast Business
Greg Dalton (CASA of Coos and Curry): gdalton@orcca.us / 541-435-7103
Court Appointed Special Advocates – volunteers advocating for the best interest of children in foster care (visits, reporting to the court, being part of a care team)
Contact Greg to learn more about volunteering with CASA or donating to foster families in Coos/Curry
Coos Foster Resource Closet donations accepted: New items primarily (car seats must be new), ‘gently used’ clothing in good shape
Curry donations: contact Every Child Curry
Ask to join the Foster Coalition of Coos and Curry Facebook page
Mo Aakre (South Coast Business)
Lots of jobs available in Coos and Curry! Internships with high school students are available!
WorkSource offices are closed to the public, but we are providing services virtually and by email – 1-800-822-3523
Training and work connection services
Coos contacts: Mo Aakre (maakre@scbec.org), Teri Moore (tmoore@scbec.org)
Curry contacts: Mellissah Hendrickson (mhendrickson@scbec.org), Maria Walker (maria.walker@oregon.gov)
Learn more about the Oregon Employment SNAP Training and Employment Program (STEP) program
Marie Simonds (Wild Rivers Coast Alliance): Bandon Dunes Golf Resort has open positions!
Community updates:
Virtual Volunteer Fair for Coos and Curry on Wednesday, March 31 (12-2pm): Contact Paul Addis (Coos Bay Public Library)
Ariana Ryzebol (Coastal Suicide Preventionist for North Bend VA): Trainings coming soon!
Mikah Levitt (KAIROS): Openings for peer support for Coos youth, skills training, wraparound care. Open access hours available, self-referrals OK. 541-267-3511
Stacey Reynolds (South Coast OR Connects): Hosts Coos community information, news, events, etc. Coos organizations and businesses should register in the directory. Raffle prize for new March entries!
Gordon Clay (Curry Co Suicide Prevention and Awareness Council): Recommend everyone who has Netflix, check out Will Smith’s six one-hour sessions on “AMEND: The history of the 14th Amendment” up to January 2021 and how it has been blocked and continues to be blocked from totally taking affect.
Connie Hunter (veteran services): Curry Co and Brookings passed proclamation to honor veterans and their families. Please refer veterans in need to those who work in veteran services. New VJO, Linda Shannon.
Carol Salter (Easter Seals): If you have need of an office volunteer, we have seniors looking for work experience (we pay them, you don’t).
Beth Barker-Hidalgo (Curry Homeless Coalition): Wednesday March 10, Chetco library free COVID testing, 11-3p. Register here.
Joe Kuehner (Bandon Inclusivity Group): Engaging Bandon area residents in creating an inclusive, just and fair community. Very active group! Check out their new website!
Laura Moore (ORCCA): Additional rental assistance available for residents at 80% AMI or less. 541-435-7080.
Teri Moore (WorkSource): Phase 2 FreeGeek laptop program. Recipients must be participating in SNAP program/receiving SNAP benefits. www.oregonstep.info
Brittney Forbes (Coos Drop): Student support group each Thursday @ 5pm, LGBT support group Weds, self care and empowerment meets every other Wednesday @ 5pm. Young parents group Tuesdays @ 5pm. Food boxes, hygiene kits, activity kits, art kits available. Open to youth 25 and under, Coos or Curry County.
Malissa Trojan (Coquille Valley Hospital): If you know of anyone looking for a hospital social worker position, we have one open. Job posting here.
Commissioner Court Boice (Curry County): Wrapped up movie filming for Planet 65 in Curry. Great feedback from the crew. Very exciting!