United Community Action Network

Ucan RSVP Is an Integral Part of United Community Action Network (ucan), the Designated Community Action Agency Serving Both Douglas & Josephine County. Ucan RSVP Continues to Provide a Service Component Necessary to Address a Growing Aging Population, Veteran Hub and Fundamentally Increasing Capacity for Our Community Partners Addressing Serious Solutions to Poverty, Equity and Community Wellness. Our Performance Measures Are in the Focus Areas of Healthy Futures/access to Care and Economic Opportunity/financial Literacy, With 96 Unduplicated Volunteers Dedicated to These Performance Outcomes. Overall, an Estimated Volunteer Corps of 422 Will Provide Active Services to Veterans, Seniors, Disabled, Low Income Families and Individuals That Increase Community Access to Health and Wellness, Secure Benefits for Economic Stabilization, Educate to Strengthen Consumer Protection and Advocate for Removal of Barriers to Independent Living. the CNCS Federal Investment of $95,520 Will Be Supplemented by Approximately $ 23,845.00 , With Funds Invested From Local, State and Private Sector. Founded in 1969, Sponsor Ucan, Has 50 Year History of Services and Commitment to the Utilization of National Service to Build Capacity, Increase Civic Engagement and Maximize the Efforts of Volunteerism in Community Objectives. Ucan as an Agency Operates Throughout Douglas and Josephine Counties With a Staff of More Than 200+ Individuals Committed to Promoting Opportunities That Increase Self-reliance of All Low Income Families and Individuals. Through the Operation of RSVP as a Ucan Sponsored Program, We Increase Our Collaboration With Community Based Organizations and Agencies, Supporting Ucan's Goal to Alleviate Poverty and Positively Impact the Quality of Life for Elderly, Poor, and Disabled Individuals. Ucan RSVP Is Established to Help Fortify a Strong, Shared Mission of Service on Behalf of the Citizens of Douglas & Josephine Counties.