We’re People of Action

Connect Central Oregon (CCO) is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering community involvement and supporting future leaders in our community.

Our Mission

Empowering Our Community, Nurturing Leaders

Growing our community and its future leaders by harnessing the power of volunteerism, mentoring, innovation, and partnerships.

The Story Behind Connect Central Oregon

Who We Are

Since 2004, Volunteer Connect, Volunteer Central Oregon, and Connect Central Oregon have led hundreds of projects and programs, delivering thousands of hours of volunteer service across the region. In 2022, they merged to serve as one organization led by experienced community leaders. This merger unites our efforts and enhances synergy, allowing us to elevate our impact and advance our mission to new heights.

What Tools Are In The CCO Toolbox?

We Support Our Community Partners With

Physical Equipment

Software and Activity Licenses

Trained Volunteers and Staff

Strategic Connections

Media Archives

Fiscal Sponsorship

Grants and Scholarships

Our Values drive us in CIIRRCLES

CCO’S Guiding Principles for Impact:

Community Engagement:

Commitment to fostering active involvement and collective action to benefit the Central Oregon community.

innovation:

Encouraging creative problem-solving and the adoption of forward-thinking strategies to address community challenges and enhance community impact.

inclusivity:

Ensuring that everyone, regardless of background or ability, has the opportunity to contribute, benefit, and lead community initiatives.

respect:

Valuing every individual's contributions and perspectives, fostering an environment of mutual appreciation and understanding.

resilience:

Embodying the strength to overcome challenges in the face of adversity, ensuring the community's needs are met with unwavering support and innovation.

collaboration:

Building strong partnerships for greater reach and effectiveness.

leadership development:

Nurturing the next generation of leaders through guidance and support.

empowerment:

Fostering strength and confidence within the community and among future leaders to enable them to take action and make impactful decisions.

sustainability:

Commitment to promoting practices and solutions that ensure long-term well-being and resilience of the community and environment.

Meet the Team

Sparking Social Change Through Community Connection

Staff/Key Associates

Board of Directors

Associates

Staff/Key Associates

Board of Directors

Associates

Connecting Central Oregon, by the numbers

Our measures of impact

Partner Nonprofits:

We proudly partner with over 200 fellow nonprofits on our volunteer.connectcentraloregon.org database, conveniently offering volunteer and board service opportunities across our partners in one spot.

Volunteers Connected:

With almost 4,000 active users on our database, volunteers are finding hundreds of hours of opportunities to serve. Our teams do active work to continue to attract new traffic and users to our database.

Community Partners:

We work with dozens of partners in the Central Oregon communities to amplify and empower efforts. Partners include local businesses, Chambers of Commerce, City and County offices, elected officials, fire and police, and more.

Intern Hours:

As part of leadership development, Connect Central Oregon offers internship programs to student interns to help them build real-life, applicable skills and earn college credits towards their credential all with experienced training.

Events Supported:

We plan, host, support, or partner on dozens of events annually, including rodeos, concerts, community events, and wherever we are needed.

Funds Raised:

We are proud to earn support for our partners to enable our mission and empower us to continue offering the tools and services our partners rely on us for. We also help nonprofit partners raise funds at some of our events.