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The Roseburg Warming Center Returns This Winter

Posted on November 4, 2025 by - News, Press Releases

As temperatures drop, United Community Action Network (UCAN) will once again operate the Roseburg Warming Center in partnership with St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Housing Authority of Douglas County (HADCO). The Warming Center provides a warm, safe place for community members in need during freezing or severe weather. This important effort is made possible through strong local partnerships and the dedication of volunteers who help ensure no one is left out in the cold.

Volunteer orientations are happening throughout November. Sign up here: https://housinghomelessservices.as.me/volunteerorientation

For updates on Roseburg Warming Center activations, follow UCAN on Facebook: www.facebook.com/UnitedCommunityActionNetwork

Read the full press release for additional details.

Press Release

Urgent Call to Support Douglas County’s Emergency Food Network

Posted on October 28, 2025 by - News, Press Releases

October 27, 2025 — Roseburg, Ore.

As food insecurity reaches critical levels, the United Community Action Network (UCAN) is calling on residents, businesses, and community partners across Douglas County to take action. With rising demand and uncertainty surrounding federal SNAP (food stamp) benefits, UCAN’s regional Food Bank network is working to ensure no one in our community goes hungry.

Earlier this year, reductions in federal Food Bank funding decreased the amount of food that could be purchased for local pantries and community kitchens. Now, with the potential disruption of SNAP benefits, many of our most vulnerable neighbors, local children, seniors, and families, may turn to UCAN’s Emergency Food Network for help.

Financial contributions, whether one-time or recurring, make the biggest difference. UCAN can purchase food at subsidized rates through the USDA and Feeding America. Every $10 donated helps UCAN provide up to 30 meals across Douglas County.

Donate online here and select “Food Bank” from the “Apply My Donation To” dropdown list, or a check may be made payable to “UCAN Food Bank” and mailed or delivered to the UCAN Administrative Office at 251 NE Garden Valley Blvd. Suite 205 Roseburg, OR 97470.

Read our full press release here.

Other Ways You Can Help

  • Host a Food Drive — Download UCAN’s Food Drive Toolkit to get started in your workplace, school, or neighborhood.
  • Donate to a Community Food Drive –
    • Banner Bank: Now through October 31
    • Rogue Credit Union: All of November
    • KVAL’s Take A Bite Out Of Hunger (TABOOH) Food Drive: November 18 at Roseburg Bi-Mart
  • Volunteer — Join us at the Food Bank or one of our partner pantries. Sign up here

Need Food Assistance?

Find Food Assistance — We keep an updated list of all Douglas County Pantries and Kitchens on our website here for locations, hours, and contact information.

UCAN’s FY24 Annual Report and 2025 Community Needs Assessment are now available

Posted on October 22, 2025 by - News

UCAN’s FY24 Annual Report and 2025 Community Needs Assessment are now available. Together, they tell a story of our organization, and region. Where we’ve been, the impact we’ve made, and the work that still lies ahead.

In the Annual Report, you’ll see how UCAN helped individuals and families find stability, supported children in growing stronger through education and nutrition, and stood beside unhoused neighbors through times of change. Each number represents care in action: meals shared, shelter secured, and opportunities created across Douglas, Josephine, Klamath, and Lake Counties.

The 2025 Community Needs Assessment looks ahead, offering data and insight into the conditions shaping daily life in our communities. It identifies where need remains greatest, including housing, childcare, food access, and health, and where collective action can make the most difference.

We invite you to read both reports, learn more about UCAN’s work, and join us in shaping a stronger, more resilient future for our communities.

Read our FY24 Annual Report
Explore our 2025 Community Needs Assessment

Fill the Barrel, Feed the Community!

Posted on September 17, 2025 by - News, Press Releases

September is Hunger Action Month, and UCAN Food Bank is partnering with Sherm’s Thunderbird and Columbia Bank to host the Fill the Barrel, Feed the Community Food Drive!

From September 1–30, shoppers can support local families facing food insecurity in three ways:

On Wednesday, September 10 (10 AM–6 PM), UCAN and Columbia Bank employees were on-site at Sherm’s collecting food donations. Needed items include canned meat, peanut butter, cereal, vegetables, chili, and hearty soups.

Each month, around 12,000 Douglas County residents, 25% of them children, turn to UCAN’s network of emergency pantries for food support. Every contribution helps move us closer to a community where no one goes hungry.

Read the full press release here.

UCAN launches new volunteer management platform

Posted on September 9, 2025 by - Announcements

Volunteer with UCAN

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of UCAN’s new volunteer management platform: volunteer.ucancap.org

This system is designed to make volunteering easier, more flexible, and more rewarding as we track our impact together:

  • Build your profile. Share your interests and skills so we can connect you with the opportunities that matter most to you.
  • Find opportunities in real time. The calendar and listings are always up to date with roles that need support, from one-time events to ongoing projects. Sign up for opportunities at your own pace, whenever you have time to support our community programs.
  • Track your impact. Hours will be logged, and you will see the difference you’re making in our community.
  • Streamlined paperwork. Complete volunteer agreements and role-specific requirements directly on the site.

We encourage you to create your profile today, so you don’t miss out on upcoming events and ongoing needs.

Volunteer Today!

Celebrating the Retirement of UCAN CEO Shaun Pritchard

Posted on May 21, 2025 by - Announcements, News

After more than five years of dedicated leadership, UCAN announces the retirement of CEO Shaun Pritchard. Shaun joined UCAN during an exceptionally challenging time and helped guide the agency through the COVID-19 pandemic, expanded critical services across our region, and led major efforts to address homelessness and community recovery.

From launching the Gary Leif Navigation Center in Roseburg to expanding shelter and outreach services in Grants Pass, Shaun’s impact has been deeply felt across Douglas and Josephine counties. His vision and leadership helped UCAN grow stronger and more responsive to community needs.

We are grateful for all that Shaun has contributed to UCAN and wish him all the best in his next chapter. UCAN’s Chief Operating Officer, Jordan Jungwirth, will step in as Interim CEO during this leadership transition.

Read the Full Press Release