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Klamath and Lake Counties Food Assessment
The Klamath and Lake Counties Community Food Assessment presents organized research and community planning priorities for a strong, healthy, and resilient food system. By increasing awareness among community members, facilitating collaboration between diverse stakeholders, and identifying the key needs, assets, and opportunities of the food system, this process has laid the foundation for thoughtful action toward a strong regional food system. To view the report in its entirety, please click here.
Klamath and Lake Community Needs Assessment
KLCAS has completed a Community Needs Assessment for Klamath and Lake Counties. The goal of this assessment was to discover the community’s priorities in fighting the war on poverty. To view the assessment, click here. For further questions, please contact Donna Bowman at (541) 882-3500.
Project Homeless Connect video compilation receives C-SPAN Honorable Mention
The following link is a compilation of our annual event, Project Homeless Connect. Cody Bowman, a senior in high school, has done an amazing job of capturing these events in several videos, all on a volunteer basis. Cody then decided to compile all of these events and submit it as a part of a competition for C-SPAN. What's amazing is that 1,069 videos were submitted and Cody was chosen as an honorable mention winner! To view the video on C-SPAN's website, please click here.
Project Homeless Connect Video
This video highlights Project Homeless Connect 2010. For more information on how you can help, please contact (541) 882-3500.
This video highlights Project Homeless Connect 2008. For more information on how you can help, please contact (541) 882-3500.
KLCAS is now assisting individuals under 60 with energy assistance
The energy assistance program provides assistance for those who are struggling with paying their energy bills. For more information, please visit our Energy Assistance page.
KLCAS is now accepting year-round donations
Due to additional storage capacity, we are now accepting specific year-round donations. To view our current donation needs, please visit our Donation Needs/Wants page.
Thank you to all of our Adopt-A-Family for Christmas sponsors!
Family Support & Connections Adopt-a-Family for Christmas was a huge success. This year, with the help of members of the community and businesses we were able to more than double the number of families helped last year by providing holiday meals, presents, or both for twenty six families. We would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for helping to make a merry Christmas for so many local families:
Triad Key Club, Tiny Hopefuls Daycare, Klamath & Lake Community Action Services, Hosanna Key Club, Department of Human Services/Self Sufficiency, The Coleman Family, Sharon Angrimson, Playhouse Tavern and Patrons, WELCA, Molatore Scroggin Peterson & Co LLP, The Riblett Family, Oregon Community Development Corp., The McNiven Family, The Garlock Family, The Dike Family, HEART, Hope Lutheran Women’s Bible Study, The Murphy Family, and Kristina West.
Klamath & Lake Community Action Services's staff sending off gifts to families.
Snowflake Parade float was a huge Success!
Family Support & Connections and Klamath & Lake Community Action Services and its partner Volunteer Klamath would like to thank everyone involved in helping to build our Snowflake Parade float and those who helped to bring our “Reindeer Flight School” to life the night of the parade.
A very big thank you goes out to the following helpers and donors: Robert Poteet and Mike Haley from Jet Fab Inc., Jake Juhl and J & P Wholesale, Randy Bocchi and Frontier Trailer Sales, Jim Houk and Shasta Elementary School, Carl Bozgoz and Fastenal, Susan and John Dowling, Jessica Bozgoz and Daniel Richardson, Kevin Bozgoz, Ethan Bozgoz, Katelyn Bozgoz, Julie Garlock, Ashley Garlock, Taylor Hampton, Keaton Fox, Harley Curtis, Christina Heitkamp, Ellie Ervine, Mackenzie Hastings, Emma Sipes, Eden Sipes, Nanette LoVerde, and Hosanna Key Club members: Chris Dutton, Joey Ronannder, Abby Anderson, Andrew Crawford, Maggie Blankenship, Jessica Shuckley, Carley Bigby, and Tessa Griffith.
"Reindeer Flight School"
KLCAS welcomes new Homeless Benefits Program!
The Homeless Benefits Program strives to improve access to Social Security disability benefits for homeless and low-income disabled individuals by providing intensive representation in navigating the Social Security disability application process. Contact Walt Davis, Benefits Specialist, at (541) 882-3500 for more information or questions.
Thank you to all of our volunteers and sponsors for Project Homeless Connect 2010!
Our Third Annual Project Homeless Connect was a huge success thanks to the support from the Klamath Basin community and many individuals/organizations. Click here to see a full list. If you were an event sponsor or volunteer and do not see your name listed, please contact Melissa or Linsey at (541) 882-3500. KLCAS is very appreciative of all of our sponsors and volunteers and their dedication which made this event a success!
Dr. Donna Beegle Workshop A Huge Success!
KLCAS would like to thank the planning committee for making the workshop a success! The event was sold out for the March 11th event and attendees were excited stating that Dr. Donna Beegle's words were life changing. They are also motivated to take what they learned from the workshop and apply it within their own organizations and communities. There were several agencies representing Klamath, Jackson, Josephine, and Lake Counties in the social service, employment, education, health, and a variety of other agencies.
To purchase Dr. Donna Beegle's book, please click here to be directed to the Communication Across Barriers website.
Stay tuned for further updates!
KLCAS receives Distinguished Service Award at the 89th Annual Klamath County Chamber of Commerce Gala Awards
The gala is the time when the Chamber recognizes dedicated efforts on behalf of the Chamber and entire community. Before the gala, Chamber members were asked to nominate businesses and/or individuals who showed support and dedication to our community. From the nominations, a committee selects the winner of each award. To read more, please click here to be re-directed to the Klamath County Chamber website.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month!
Become a part of the solution to child abuse in the Klamath Basin. Join Family Support & Connections as a family mentor or Sunshine Tykes Drop-by Day Care as a volunteer teacher. Simple support for children and parents can be the best way to impact our community and prevent child abuse.
For 30 ways to strengthen families this month, click here!
For additional information, please call (541) 882-3500 or visit our website links above.
Adopt-A-Family a success!
Family Support and Connections would like to thank all of the groups and individuals who partnered with us for our Adopt-a-Family for Christmas program. With your generous support we were able to brighten Christmas for 11 grateful families. A special thanks to Tiny Hopefuls Preschool and Daycare, WELCA and the Women’s Bible Study from Hope Lutheran, Molatore Scroggin Peterson and Co. LLP, All Seasons Mortgage, Klamath & Lake Community Action Services staff and Community Action Board, DHS Self Sufficiency, Great Basin Insurance, Riblett Therapy and the Riblett Family, and Essentials Salon and Day Spa.
Pictured are Rainnin Wright and Kristina Haff.
A Special Thanks to One Night Shelter Count/Winter Give-A-Way Volunteers/Partners
Our Annual One Night Shelter Count/Winter Give-A-Way was a huge success thanks to the support from the Klamath Basin Community and organizations
A special Thanks to the following:
Alex, Andrew & Holly Stork |
Kathy Bozgoz |
If you were an event sponsor or volunteer and do not see your name listed, please contact Melissa or Linsey at (541) 882-3500. KLCAS is very appreciative of all of our sponsors and volunteers and their dedication which made this event a success!
FS&C was granted a proclamation by both City and County to recognize January as National Mentoring Month
Family Support and Connections and Kids in the Middle joined with the Klamath County Commissioners in proclaiming January as National Mentoring Month on January 5, 2010. To find out how you can support mentoring and change our community one family at a time, please visit our Family Support and Connections Volunteer Page or call (541) 883-5695.
Left to Right: Two of three commissioners, John Elliott and Al Switzer with Marlene White, Susan Heitkamp, and Cheryl Turner
On January 19, 2010, Family Support and Connections and Kids in the Middle joined with Mayor Todd Kelstrom and the Klamath Falls City Council to proclaim January as National Mentoring Month. To find out how you can support mentoring and change our community one family at a time, please visit our Family Support and Connections Volunteer Page or call (541) 883-5695.
Left to Right: Marlene White, Debbie Vought, Susan Heitkamp
A special 'Thanks' to Fall Give-A-Way volunteers and supporters!
Our First Annual Fall Give-A-Way was a huge success thanks to the support from the Klamath Basin Community and organizations. Click here to see a full list. If you were an event sponsor or volunteer and do not see your name listed, please contact Melissa or Linsey at (541) 882-3500. KLCAS is very appreciative of all of our sponsors and volunteers and their dedication which made this event a success!
KLCAS presents data collected from Fall Give-A-Way
The Fall Give-A-Way Report collected information about event participants. To view the report, click here.
Below is an aerial view of the Fall Give-A-Way. A portion of the items were purchased by KLCAS, but the vast majority was donated by the local community. Thank you again!
KLCAS welcomes Michelle Kinzie to the KLCAS team
KLCAS would like to welcome Michelle Kinzie, AmeriCorps member and newest addition to the KLCAS team! Michelle’s role at KLCAS will be to assist in the recruitment, development, and organization of community volunteers for several KLCAS programs including the Klamath and Lake Homeownership Center, Family Support and Connections and the new Sunshine Tykes Drop By Day Care Center. Another project in the works for Michelle is to launch a new volunteer website for the Klamath Basin. So keep your eyes open for these very exciting events that are happening this year.
For the full press release, please click here.
KLCAS seeks diaper donations for families in need
KLCAS is seeking donations of diapers, wipes, and baby ointment to offer to families in need through our Crisis Management and Family Support and Connections programs. Donations can be made at the KLCAS office.
Contact Linsey Hawkins, Homeless Programs Coordinator at (541) 882-3500 for any questions or donations.
KLCAS presents the Project Homeless Connect 2009 Report
The Project Homeless Connect 2009 Report collected information about the event including: donations and supplies given to participants, statistics collected about event participants' household, and exit statistics including information to help pin point event participants' needs for next year and what services were sought by participants. To view the report, click here.
Homeownership Center, a direct service addition to our agency.
What does a Homeownership Center do? Our services include financial fitness education classes, individual counseling, an opportunity to review your personal credit report, and referrals to financial assistance and lending programs. The more you know about the home buying process, the more confident you will be when the time is right for you to purchase. Once you fully understand your current situation, your future plans, and the big picture in terms of homeownership, it's important to look at the pros and cons to make the best decision for you and your family.
Family Support & Connections and KLCAS thank local donors for holiday donation
Family Support & Connections and KLCAS would like to express our thanks to all of the groups, organizations and private donors who helped provide Christmas presents and Christmas dinner for many of our families. We would like to especially thank the staff, students and parents of Tiny Hopefuls Preschool, WELCA at Hope Lutheran, The Women’s Bible Study at Hope Lutheran, Triad School, the Staff at Molatore Scroggin Peterson and Co, LLP, Caroline Riblett and Riblett Therapy, Larry Cutler and the Whitehorse Cowboy Church, and other individuals who contributed to our adopt-a-family program.
Family Support and Connections serves families in the Klamath Basin through a variety of community connections including mentoring. Our volunteer family mentors share their own life experience with families to help them discover and enhance their strengths as they learn to overcome life’s challenges. Family Support and Connections believes in finding solutions together. For additional information about the Family Support and Connections Program or to find out how to become a family mentor please call Susan Heitkamp, volunteer coordinator for Family Support and Connections, at 882-3500 or visit our website at klcas.org.
Family Support and Connections Mentoring Program is funded by Klamath & Lake Community Action Services (KLCAS).
Klamath & Lake Community Action Services partners with National CAP on a campaign called “Rooting Out Poverty.” This campaign is a call to action to promote economic security for all Americans, especially those who are poor. Click here to read more
Project Homeless Connect Report, August 8, 2008. Click here to view the Project Homeless Connect Report (pdf file)
KLCAS is dedicated in promoting community awareness to low-income adults throughout Klamath and Lake Counties.
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