NCO is a member
of the national Community Action Partnership with a primary service area that
includes Lake and Mendocino Counties. Established in 1968 as part of President
Johnson's War on Poverty, NCO is focused on its mission of assisting
low-income and disadvantaged people to become self-reliant. With 250 staff and an
annual budget of $34.7 million, NCO has grown its portfolio of programs which
include food, childcare, housing, emergency services as well as workforce and
economic development.
Our Purpose
We empower people to transform their lives through our vital services, acting as a community leader to build economic justice and well-being for all.
Our Motto
Strengthening communities through local action.
Our Vision
Healthy and safe communities with equitable opportunities for all.
Our Values
Focus our energy for greatest impact
Learn from challenge and change
Demonstrate respect and integrity
Foster excellence and resiliency
Honer justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI)
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.