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The Oregon Trio Association (OTA) is a non-profit organization that has been promoting educational equity, access, and opportunity for underrepresented students since 2000. OTA connects federal Trio programs to communities in need and supports all Trio programs statewide, securing federal grants for educational institutions and non-profit organizations in Oregon. With fifty-four grants operating throughout the state, OTA provides program management support, educational resources, and personalized academic support to traditionally marginalized students, including low-income, first-generation, disabled, and other underrepresented students. Their services, which include college advising, financial literacy, and mental health support, are available in rural, suburban, and urban communities, benefiting over 11,000 students per year.Generated from the website

The North Coast Watershed Association (NCWA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving watershed health through community-based efforts in the north coast of Oregon and the Columbia River estuary. Comprised of diverse stakeholders, the NCWA coordinates funding and links watershed councils to enhance ecological processes and support sustainable populations of fish, wildlife, and human communities. With a particular focus on salmon as a keystone species in Pacific Northwest ecosystems, the NCWA aims to restore their habitat to improve the overall health of watersheds and communities. The organization also engages the public through initiatives such as podcasts and mobile applications, encouraging community involvement in watershed stewardship. Generated from the website