Head Start of Lincoln County provides free preschool education for kids ages 3-5 in a top-rated, nurturing environment.

• We're offering new incentives and supports for enrolled families this year
• In-person (with optional virtual) classes have started, enrollment is still open

Career Tech Charter High School, located in Lincoln City, is a student-centered, active learning environment and accredited public charter school.

• Small class sizes and flexible, tailored programs
• Engaging and relevant learning opportunities with innovative courses, preparing students for their future careers

Polk County Youth Program specializes in helping 14-21 year-olds achieve their education and employment goals through hands-on training and skill building.

• Includes student-led work in our community garden, culinary program, makers space STREAM lab, and more
• Life skills and exploration centered in students working towards a stable future

Learn more about each of these programs and apply below!

Since the start of the pandemic, we have assisted over 3,100 people with COVID rent relief, providing more than $7.5 million directly to local landlords. This is equal to the total population Harrisburg or Toledo.

Since the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program launched in May, CSC has served an additional 1,228 people and processed over $3 million more in rental assistance for those still struggling to avoid eviction in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties.

In total, we have provided over $10.5 million in COVID-related rental supports with more every day!

Currently, over 900 impacted individuals remain unhoused statewide, primarily living in temporary shelters such as motels and trailers. As we mark the one year anniversary of the 2020 wildfires, CSC has been working diligently to meet the needs of those affected in Santiam Canyon, Linn and Lincoln Counties with emergency and wrap-around services.

• Partnered with Camp Taloali (Santiam Canyon) to provide shelter for displaced families
• On-site staff assisted camp residents with replacing lost documents, finding work, technology, transportation and more
• Provided storage sheds on displaced families' properties during rebuilding
• Created work opportunities for youth and young adults to rehabilitate public land
• Temporarily employed wildfire survivors and built community partnerships to find employment opportunities, on-the-job training, and more
• Participant in long term relief committees in Santiam Canyon, Linn and Lincoln Counties to address funding gaps and collaborate on solutions
• Supporting rebuilding and construction efforts in Linn and Lincoln Counties with new $4 million grant from Oregon Housing and Community Services

Winter is just around the corner, stay warm with our Utility Assistance program that pays towards your power, water and gas bills - no shut off notice or late bill required!

Find our start dates and scheduling lines to apply below.

Winter Utility Assistance opening dates

Benton County (541) 752-2840

Lincoln County (541) 265-3293

Recently, we headed a new initiative at their Lebanon Garden View apartments for low-income seniors that was designed to support a socially active lifestyle for the residents. The gardens (pictured above) are used by our Food Share staff and enrolled youth students to offer regular gardening classes and trainings to the senior residents.

This effort illustrates that community partnerships work, providing affordable housing, good nutrition, and community engagement under one roof!

We've had over 25 local news articles published about our work since the start of 2021. Click here to find them and read more about what we're doing near you!


We are hiring for many new positions to meet the increased needs in our community. If you or someone you know is interested in a career making meaningful change in people's lives and our community, click here to see our opportunities.