Community Connection seeks new board members in Union County

By on Friday, December 31st, 2021 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

LA GRANDE – (Information provided by Community Connection) If you live in Union County and have an interest in community service, Community Connection may have a volunteer position for you.  To satisfy the requirements of the agency’s bylaws the candidate must be able to represent the needs of low-income persons whether or not they themselves are low-income.  The board of directors meets four or five times per year.

Community Connection is widely known for its senior citizen programs and transportation services but also operates food banks, self-sufficiency programs, and housing services in Baker, Grant, Union, and Wallowa counties.  According to Margaret Davidson, executive director “Union County is fortunate to have a lot of people willing to give of their time and expertise to organizations like ours.  This is an opportunity for someone new to get involved in shaping the services in the region.”

Persons interested in this opportunity should contact Diana at 541-963-3186 or diana@ccno.org.  A simple application form is required and the deadline is January 21, 2022.