Community Compassion Fund

A ministry of:

“The Community Compassion Fund is a group of earth angels that has

helped me with a situation where I had no where else to turn. They

have been there to listen and aid our community and I am forever

grateful. Thank you to all those that make this possible!”

- Angela

Community Compassion Fund

Providing compassion and assistance to people in our community who are in crisis by:

Truly listening to their needs

Connecting them to appropriate resources

Giving limited financial

assistance.

“Without this help, I would not have a roof over my

head, which is a very scary and lost feeling.” - Patty

Housing Assistance

(Preventing homelessness – buying a person some time to find employment,

recover from an illness, or apply for state/federal assistance) Utility Assistance

Hygiene Kits

(As well as other supplies i.e. blankets, walkers, socks, gloves etc…)

Prescription Assistance

Hospitality

(Free phone use, newspaper, hot coffee and cookies,

Community Assistance Resource Hub encouragement, and hope)

(Access to written materials that can guide and educate)

Recently reported as most needed in Yamhill County:

What needs do 2-1-1 callers have?

Energy assistance

Rent assistance

SNAP (aka food stamps)

Shelters

Food pantries

Water payment assistance

Health clinics

- CCF -

Providing

emergency aid

and another

chance to

thrive!

“When I feel on hard times, it was very important to know that there were caring, compassionate people in the community who were there to help. When I get back on my feet, I look forward to helping the Co-op in whatever way I can.” – Russell

The process:Greeted by in-take volunteer

Hospitality of fresh coffee and cookies

Listen to the applicant about their needs then fill out an

application form (English or Spanish)

Application is reviewed and verified

Determination of whether or not financial assistance is

available is made and reported back to applicant

Applicant comes in for an appointment where we discuss

results, provide assistance and receive educational information

to move forward.

Follow-up…

“Having help with my electric

bill was nothing short of

lifesaving and I am so grateful!”

– Janet

Community Compassion Fund

Needs:

In-take volunteers / greeters

Hospitality snacks for guests

Item donations such as travel size toiletries, feminine supplies and

diapers

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Community Compassion Fund

McMinnville Cooperative Ministries

544 NE 2nd StreetMcMinnville, Oregon 97128

(503) 472-5622

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