Josephine County Resources

Josephine County http://www.co.josephine.or.us/index.asp Mission statement: We shall provide services in an open, honest and efficient manner; we will encourage public involvement and co-operation to identify present and future needs and solutions; and we are dedicated to providing positive leadership and quality service.

Grants Pass/Josephine County Chamber of Commerce http://www.grantspasschamber.org/

Rogue Valley Council of Governments http://www.rvcog.org/ The Rogue Valley Council of Governments (RVCOG) is a voluntary association of 23 local jurisdictions, special districts, and education institutions in southwestern 's Jackson and Josephine Counties. Its primary focus is to support local and regional problem solving. The Council is a resource for technical expertise and project management. It acts in the interests of its member jurisdictions - a collective voice for the region when working with the state or federal government.

Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development, Inc. http://www.soredi.org/ SOREDI is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the long-term prosperity of Jackson and Josephine Counties. We serve 13 incorporated cities including Ashland, Butte Falls, Cave Junction, Central Point, Eagle Point, Gold Hill, Grants Pass, Jacksonville, Medford, Phoenix, , Talent, and Shady Cove.

Illinois Valley Community Development Organization http://ivcdo.projecta.com/splash/ The Illinois Valley Community Development Organization, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, working to improve economic and social conditions in Oregon’s rural southwest through programs designed to enhance the standard of living, create jobs and encourage sustainable community development..

Arts Council of http://www.artscouncilso.org/ The Arts Council of Southern Oregon serves the residents of Jackson and Josephine Counties and provides arts enrichment/education programs to children and families, supports schools in making the arts a vital part of every child’s education, advocates for artists and arts organizations, and promotes the cultural development of Southern Oregon.

Umpqua Community Action Network http://www.ucancap.org/ Umpqua Community Action Network is a private non-profit Community Action Agency, founded in 1969 in Roseburg, Oregon. Now, more than 35 years later, UCAN operates throughout Douglas and Josephine Counties with a staff of more than 135 people committed to promoting resources and opportunities that increase the self sufficiency of all low income families and individuals.

Illinois Valley Family Coalition http://www.ivfc.org/ Mission: To improve outcomes through education and services for Illinois Valley residents in the areas of physical and emotional health, social and learning development, safety stability and employment.

Grants Pass Family YMCA http://www.grantspassymca.org/index.php Founded in 1983, the Grants Pass Family YMCA provides a variety of health, fitness, recreational, and educational services to help build a healthy community and to help individuals strengthen their lives. Our services are designed to help individuals grow to become more caring, honest, respectful and responsible. YMCA services are available to all people: young and old, rich and poor, male and female, people of all or no religious background, people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as people of all abilities.

City of Cave Junction http://www.cavejunction.com/

City of Grants Pass http://www.ci.grants-pass.or.us/

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