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We strengthen our communities, any way we can.

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North Coast Opportunities, Inc. (NCO) is a Community Action Agency that serves Lake and Mendocino Counties, as well as parts of Humboldt, Sonoma, Del Norte, Napa and Solano Counties. NCO was established in 1968 as part of President Johnson's War on Poverty, with the mission of assisting low-income and disadvantaged people to become self-reliant. NCO employs approximately 250 people, has an annual budget of approximately $22 million, and has successfully managed major grants from federal, state, and foundation funders.

NCO is a proud member of the Community Action Partnership, America's Poverty Fighting Network.

VISION

At NCO, we envision healthy, vibrant, compassionate, and strong communities.

MISSION

NCO strengthens our communities through responsive advocacy, engagement and services.

As the region's Community Action Agency, we resolve to:

  • Advocate on the behalf of low-income and vulnerable people.
  • Encourage people to increase their participation in the community as well as all activities of North Coast Opportunities, Inc.
  • Engage in the development of training and educational opportunities that increase the available resources to assist people in becoming more self-sufficient.
  • Facilitate cooperation among organizations, agencies and groups who share a common goal with North Coast Opportunities.

At NCO, we have a variety of programs that ALL contribute to our work of contributing to the resilience of our communities. Please visit our website and click on the PROGRAMS or DISASTER RESPONSE tabs to learn more about how we do this.