United Community Action Network

06/05/2026

Douglas County Community Partners - do you have a project that could use volunteer support?

Applications are now open to host a project for our 5th annual Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026! This national day of service is a great opportunity to connect with volunteers and showcase your organization’s impact.

We’re looking for 3-hour service projects (9am–12pm), and our Make a Difference Day Planning Committee will help with volunteer recruitment and coordination. Apply at the link below by June 30th 💙

Host a project, engage new and returning volunteers, and let's make a difference in Douglas County!

https://forms.gle/SadT7iq6dke2dL76A

06/05/2026

Stop by UCAN's table to learn more about our programs. We look forward to being part of this wonderful community event!

Three weeks left until the Step Up For Health!

Join us for a fun community run/walk focused on prevention, wellness, and showing up for each other! This event is designed to bring people together through movement, positive energy, and prevention-focused outreach.

At the event, you’ll find community partner tables, local resources, information, games, music, giveaways, and this year, free cancer screenings from local healthcare providers. Visit here to register and claim your shirt/frozen treat: https://www.dcsmokefree.com/event_registrations/new

06/03/2026

🧀💛 Wrap Up on Cheese & Thank You 2026! 💛🧀

Together, our participating restaurants raised an amazing $5,542.55 for the UCAN Food Bank, while an additional $3,125 was contributed through in-kind gift card donations for the community and media sponsorships. Every cheesy creation sold made a difference in our local food security efforts!

🏆 People's Choice Award
Congratulations to The Friendly Kitchen/ Meals on Wheels Roseburg for creating the crowd favorite cheesy creation, as voted on by our community!

🏆 Big Cheese Award
Congratulations to Jackson Street Provisions for selling the highest number of cheesy creations during the event, an incredible 600 sandwiches sold!

🎉 And congratulations to Elizabeth, who visited 13 participating restaurants and collected the most passport stamps! She also won the grand prize drawing of $150 to Sherm's Thunderbird.

A huge thank you to our participating restaurants:

Jackson Street Provisions • Backside Brewing Co. • Little Brothers Pub • Dianne’s Deli & Coffee Shop • Brix Grill and Chill • The Friendly Kitchen • B's Sweet Treats & More LLC • Granny's Mini Hut • Workman's Bar & Smokehouse • Lilly's Mexican Cuisine • La Cocina • Lehne Farms, LLC – The FarmStand • Shanti's Indian Cuisine • The Atom Bistro and Coffee Bar • The Narrows Bar & Restaurant • Backside Outpost • Creekside Gas & Grill • Kelly's Cozy Corner • A1 Burgers & Indian

A special shoutout to our community partner, Thrive Umpqua, and our event sponsors, Columbia Bank and KVAL, for helping make this event possible.

Thank you to everyone who dined, donated, shared, and supported Cheese & Thank You 2026. Your participation helps provide food and hope to our neighbors across Douglas County!

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

🍷🏃‍♀️ Volunteers Needed for the Wine Run 5K! 🏃‍♂️🍷

Join us at Abacela Winery on June 28, 2026, from 7:15–11:00 a.m. and help support the UCAN Food Bank, the event's charity partner!

We're looking for volunteers to assist with:
✅ Participant check-in
✅ Finisher medals
✅ Race photos (camera provided)
✅ Water station support
✅ Light event setup and cleanup

Enjoy a fun morning at the winery while making a difference in our community!

💙 Volunteers are required to sign up here: volunteer.ucancap.org/need/detail/?need_id=1244239

Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

06/02/2026

🌽🥕 Farm Direct Nutrition Program checks are now available for eligible participants!

Starting June 1, eligible participants can pick up their Farm Direct checks at the Roseburg WIC office. The WIC team will also be out in the community throughout the month - see the dates below. Supplies are limited, so be sure to get yours while they last!

The Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program is a state-administered, federal nutrition program serving families enrolled in the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program and income-eligible seniors. Participants receive vouchers that can be used to purchase fruits, vegetables, and cut edible herbs directly from participating farmers at local markets and farm stands from June through November (Participating farmer directory: www.myoregonfarm.farm)

Support local farmers while enjoying fresh, nutritious food grown right here in Oregon! 🌱🍓

Interested in learning more about UCAN's WIC program? You may explore services and qualifications, and fill out an interest form here: www.ucancap.org/wic/

06/01/2026

Calling All Veterans! 🇺🇸

The Klamath & Lake County Stand Down is happening June 12, 2026, at the Klamath County Fairgrounds in Klamath Falls. This free event is open to all veterans, active-duty service members, and their dependents.

Services may include:
✔️ VA benefits assistance
✔️ Housing and employment resources
✔️ Haircuts and clothing
✔️ Eye exams and glasses
✔️ Substance use and mental health support
✔️ Community resources and referrals
✔️ Breakfast and lunch provided

If you or a veteran you know could benefit from these services, mark your calendar and help spread the word!

Save the Date for Other Southern Oregon Stand Downs:
-Southern Oregon Stand Down & Employment Fair : July 22, 2026 | White City
-Roseburg Stand Down : September 23, 2026 | Roseburg

Together, we can ensure our veterans are connected to the resources, support, and appreciation they deserve. ❤️🤍💙

06/01/2026

Looking for food assistance? View pantry hours and locations throughout Douglas County to find support near you for the month of June.

05/29/2026

As we recognize National Community Action Month, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible staff of UCAN. Every day, our team shows up with compassion, dedication, and a commitment to strengthening our communities and supporting individuals and families across Douglas, Josephine, Klamath and Lake Counties.

Community Action is about helping people, changing lives, and creating opportunities; and that work would not be possible without the passion and heart our staff brings to it every single day. From direct services to behind-the-scenes support, each person plays a vital role in making a lasting impact.

Thank you for embodying the spirit of hope, service, and community action. We are grateful for all that you do to help build a stronger, healthier, and more connected community. 💙

🎉Please join as we celebrate the amazing group of individuals who make UCAN so special!❤️