City Council Allocates $480,000 for Social Service Providers
June 25, 2025 - The City of Corvallis voted on June 16 to allocate $480,000 in social services funding to local nonprofit service providers for the 2025-2026 grant cycle. The funding is provided annually through the livability services local option levy, which was approved by voters in 2023. At that time, funding was increased from $360,000 annually to $480,000, giving a big boost to city support for local providers.
Social services funding is distributed to providers based on goals and priorities established by the Council. Earlier this year, the Council adopted a new policy that dedicated half of its annual funding to services that directly reduce the number of unsheltered people in the community. As a result, the funding recommendations that were adopted on June 16 reflected that revised policy goal of increased support for providers serving unsheltered people.
Category 1: Unsheltered Community Support Fund
Projects that directly increase the number of individuals who are sheltered.
|
Agency |
Services to be funded |
Amount |
|
Corvallis Daytime Drop-In Center |
Staff support for mental health support for center patrons |
$20,000 |
|
Faith, Hope, and Charity |
Launch a new transitional housing program |
$62,442 |
|
Jackson Street Youth Services |
Staff support for youth advocate |
$44,052 |
|
Unity Shelter |
Staff support and operations at the Corvallis Men’s Shelter, Room at the Inn, SafePlace, and the Care Team. |
$105,506 |
Category 2: General Social Service Fund
Projects that support vulnerable Corvallis populations but may not directly impact shelter status.
|
Agency |
Services to be funded |
Amount |
|
ABC House |
Comprehensive child abuse assessment and support services |
$10,000 |
|
Benton Habitat for Humanity |
Home Repair Assistance Program |
$6,000 |
|
Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis |
Year-round support and care for foster youth |
$25,000 |
|
CASA – Voices for Children |
Staff support and operations for volunteer advocacy |
$10,000 |
|
Community Outreach Inc. |
Staffing and support for food services program, including emergency food boxes |
$10,000 |
|
Community Outreach Inc. |
Medical, behavioral health, and dental services for under- and uninsured individuals |
$29,000 |
|
Community Outreach Inc. |
Scholarships for children attending Mari’s Place, a childcare center for low-income and homeless families |
$10,000 |
|
Corvallis-Benton County Council of Religious Organizations (We Care) |
Financial assistance to low-income community members |
$10,000 |
|
Corvallis Environmental Center |
Food distribution to food-insecure families |
$8,000 |
|
Corvallis Public Schools Foundation |
Family support program to assist low-income and homeless families |
$10,000 |
|
Family Connections (via Linn-Benton Community College) |
Training and support for home-based childcare programs |
$1,000 |
|
Old Mill Center for Children and Families |
Early childhood and family support services for high-risk families |
$10,000 |
|
Oregon Cascades West Senior Services Foundation |
Meals on Wheels home food delivery to older adults and individuals with disabilities |
$5,000 |
|
Oregon Cascades West Senior Services Foundation |
Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance for Medicare counseling and education |
$5,000 |
|
Philomath Youth Activities Club |
Fun in the Sun summer childcare program |
$2,000 |
|
South Corvallis Food Bank |
Purchase essential items to restock food pantry |
$23,000 |
|
Southside Youth Outreach Inc. |
Support for after school and summer school programs |
$10,000 |
|
Stone Soup |
Daily hot meals for anyone in Corvallis |
$18,000 |
|
Unity Shelter |
Operational support for the Hygiene Center |
$20,000 |
|
Vina Moses |
Material support to low-income and homeless families |
$10,000 |
The City of Corvallis contracts with the United Way of Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties to manage the application and grant review process as well as the funding distribution. For more information on social services support in Corvallis, visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cd/page/social-service-funding.
