North Coast Opportunities, Inc. (NCO) is a nonprofit Community Action Agency serving Lake and Mendocino Counties, with additional programs in Humboldt, Sonoma, Del Norte, Napa, and Solano Counties. Founded in 1968, NCO provides opportunities to low-income and disadvantaged individuals to become self-reliant through a wide range of services and community-based initiatives. With a dedicated team of over 250 employees and thousands of volunteers, NCO manages an annual budget of approximately $33 million and is a proud member of the national Community Action Partnership network. Through responsive advocacy, engagement, and services, NCO continues to strengthen communities across Northern California.
Community Action Partnership Network
North Coast Opportunities is a proud member of the Community Action Partnership network, a national, 501(c)3 nonprofit membership organization that provides technical assistance, training, and other resources to Community Action Agencies, nonprofit and public groups funded by the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), a federal program that allocates funding to states to connect Americans to greater opportunity.
North Coast Opportunities (NCO) recently completed our Community Action Plan (CAP) — a federally required document that highlights community needs and priorities in Lake and Mendocino Counties.
The CAP reflects community voices and helps guide our work with the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). It’s an important piece of transparency and accountability, but it is not NCO’s full roadmap. Our broader strategic plan, now in progress, will set the long-term direction for all of our Community Impact Programs.
For more information on NCO's CAP, please email info@nocinc.org