Attend a training by Latino Community Association. There are many opportunities in August including one in La Pine on August 16th. To find out more about their offerings, please see their Instagram: @latinocommunityassociation_or

Wondering how to get involved in your community and with SCCA? Join one of our Action Teams! We have several to choose from: Social Justice Book Club, Civics Learning Club, Weekly Trash Pick-Up, Adopt-a-Highway, Community Garden, SCCA Happy Hours & Social Gatherings, Harm Reduction, and Trivia Nights! Email southcountycollectiveaction@gmail.com and let us know if you want more information!

Our national representatives are on a prolonged break at least through August which means they are home. Cliff Bentz has not down a townhall in Deschutes County since 2021. His job is to meet with his constituents. Demand your Rep. (Cliff or otherwise) come to your county and answer questions. You can do so via phone, email, or postcard.

Help South County have a stronger voice in Deschutes Dems decisions - apply to be a Precinct Committee Person. The role would mean votes on important issues and candidates and be part of the group that gets things done for Deschutes County.

Listen to stories of folks making movements in Rural Oregon through the ROP podcast, Rural Roots Rising. While the episodes are older, the information is relevant, exciting, and full of great ideas for your community. If the financial aspect of rural living is interesting to you, check out the podcast from Roundhouse Foundation, Funding Rural.

With the destruction of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Warm Springs Radio is losing at least 40% of their funding and are at risk of closing down a vital resource for their community. Warm Springs Water Coalition is also looking for monetary donations for water due to failing water systems in their community. Please consider a donation to one or both groups this month.