The mission of Community Connection of Northeast Oregon, Inc. is to advocate for and assist senior citizens, children, low-income persons, and persons with disabilities in attaining basic human needs and in becoming more self-sufficient.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is an assistance program designed to help low income households with home heating and cooling costs (including clients that heat with wood). LIHEAP assistance is a one-time per year payment sent directly to the utility company/fuel provider to be credited on your bill.
Northeast Oregon Public Transportation
Providing senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and the general public rides to their employment, job training, schools, grocery stores, banks, doctor offices, and more.
Self Sufficiency
Assisting households with security deposits and partial rent payments for up to six months. Adults must participate in monthly meetings and trainings designed to increase their self-reliance.
Funding is limited and we are not able to serve everyone who applies.
Housing Rehabilitation
The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program is available to low and moderate homeowners for taking care of health, safety, and maintenance issues with their existing homes through a no-interest deferred home loan. Repairs may include, but are not limited to, plumbing, electrical, structural repair, roof repair/replacement, siding, paint, windows/door, insulation, heat system, floors.
Senior Services
These services assist both the frail older person who can remain at home if they receive the right supports to those who are healthy and can benefit from the activities and socialization provided by community-based programs.
Family Caregiver Support Program
Congregate Senior Meals
Oregon Project Independence
Meals on Wheels
Information & Assistance
Northeast Oregon Regional Food Bank
Food received from local stores, Oregon Food Bank, the USDA, and local donations is distributed through a food pantry network in Baker, Grant, Union, and Wallowa counties.
Housing Resource Center
The Housing Resource Center exists to help homeowners and prospective homeowners with a variety of services directly related to obtaining or retaining a primary residence. A trained housing counselor works one-on-one with clients to maximize the opportunities by working through the steps available to produce positive results.
Emergency Programs
Provide rent, motel, and utility assistance including security deposits. The goals are to prevent evictions, to prevent utility shut-offs, and to establish permanent housing in addition to emergency lodging.
Assistance is usually limited to one time a year per household. Funding is limited and we are not able to serve everyone who applies.
Weatherization
The Home Weatherization Assistance Program is able to improve comfort, energy efficiency, and safety for eligible low-income residents. Auditors will inspect heat systems, insulation, air infiltration, combustion appliances, refrigerator energy usage, some aspects of air quality especially carbon monoxide, and give energy-related education to help the homeowner live more comfortably and efficiently.
Baker County Office
2810 Cedar Street
Baker City, OR 97814
Tel: (541) 523-6591
Grant County Office
530 E. Main Street, Suite 6
John Day, OR 97845
Tel: (541) 620-3826
Union County Office
1504 N. Albany Street
La Grande, OR 97850
Tel: (541) 963-7532
Public Transportation
2204 E. Penn
La Grande, OR 97850
Tel: (541) 963-2877
Wallowa County Office
702 NW First Street
Enterprise, OR 97828
Tel: (541) 426-3840
Administration Office
2802 Adams Avenue, La Grande, OR 97850
Tel: (541) 963-3186
Fax: (541) 963-3187
711 (Relay) is Available for all Locations