Welcome

Community Action Program of East Central Oregon (CAPECO) was incorporated in October 1987 and serves Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam, Wheeler, Sherman, Wasco, and Hood River counties.

Our Mission Statement

Assisting people to become independent, healthy and safe.

CAPECO envisions the success of every youth, adult and senior to eliminate poverty and promote independence through education, employment, and the sharing of resources that move individuals from surviving to thriving.

Our Core Values include

  • Image - We serve our community in a positive, innovative, accountable and fiscally responsible manner in an inviting atmosphere which upholds the public trust and fulfills our mission.
  • Integrity - A personal commitment to do what is right morally, ethically and professionally.
  • Attitude - We exhibit positive, respectful, confident and non-judgmental behavior towards others. Our success is a reflection of our attitude.
  • Customer Service - We aspire to provide our customers with prompt, courteous, consistent and resourceful services. We treat each individual with dignity, fairness and respect. Customer service is not a department, it is an attitude. Our customers are the essence of our existence.
  • Professionalism - We exemplify the highest standard of professionalism. We strive to set an example by maintaining a high level of knowledge in our respective fields and conduct ourselves in a manner that reflects positively on the company.

CAPECO offers many services throughout our seven county regions

Please take time to check out our website for more information!
Photo by Tammy Fuller

CAPECO is the Eastern Oregon Regional Housing Center

We provide information, education and resource referral for low to moderate income individuals and families who are interested in pursuing home ownership. We can connect individuals and families to mortgage and down payment resources as well as provide training and counsel to assist in the decision of owning a home.

As a certified Community Housing Development Organization approved by Oregon Housing and Community Services, CAPECO is eligible for operating support when conducting development efforts.

CAPECO's Equity Statement

As a community action program serving rural Oregon communities, CAPECO is determined to grow equality and human rights into our forethought. We commit to treat all people equitably, to stand up for what is right, and to serve effectively with acknowledgment and respect. 

We are motivated to empower every employee with knowledge through training and backed with solid policies and procedures. We have a zero-tolerance policy regarding bias and discrimination of any kind. We stand for all people including Black, Native American, Hispanic or Latino, and People of Color and their right to employment, a home, access to food, education, healthcare, and safety.
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We believe this can happen by reducing poverty and creating opportunities for all people, thus encouraging communities to thrive. We will continue to take steps to help our fellow neighbor and strive for positive impact to humanity.

Community Action Promise
Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

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Board of Directors

Gilliam County

  • Sherrie Wilkins

Morrow County

  • Mike Pearson
  • Melissa Lindsay

Umatilla County

  • George Murdock, Chair
  • Cindy Timmons, Vice Chair
  • Aaron Treadwell, Secretary/Treasurer
  • Jue-Jue Withers-Lyons

Wheeler County

  • Sherian Asher
Photo by Jennifer L Rehmel
Privacy Policy
Community Action Program of East Central Oregon (CAPECO) respects the privacy of our visitors and does not collect any personal information. CAPECO does not track individuals in any manner and we do not link the web information to any other databases with the purpose of identifying individual website users. CAPECO does not track IP addresses or deposit any “cookies” in an attempt to gain information about website users.

When visiting links to other sites, CAPECO encourages you to review the privacy policies and statements of each site you visit.

Any questions and comments regarding CAPECO’s Privacy Policy should be directed to:

Paula Hall, Chief Executive Officer
721 SE 3rd, Suite D
Pendleton, OR 97801
phall@capeco-works.org
541-276-1926
CAPECO is an equal opportunity employer/program.