Get Involved
Individuals can help end poverty in Oregon by advocating, participating in local events (like National Community Action Month each May), raising awareness, sponsoring events, and volunteering their time and expertise.
Each day, individuals make a difference in their communities, and we need more people like you to join in this effort. Below are some suggestions for how you and other individuals can participate.
Advocate
- E-mail your state and federal representatives. Communicate the importance of addressing poverty in your community to state and federal elected officials. Find your state legislators here. Find your federal legislators here.
- Pass it on. Send an e-mail to coworkers, classmates, friends and family letting them know what you are doing to fight poverty. Post it on Facebook or Twitter. Subscribe to CAPO’s e-mail newsletter and forward it to colleagues.
Sponsor an Event
- Contact your local CAA and ask how you can host or sponsor an event in your community for your neighbors.
Volunteer
- Join Community Action Agencies in hands on service to your community.
- Organize a group of co-workers, classmates, club members, friends or family members to volunteer at your Community Action Agency.
Donate
