United Community Partners P.O. BOX 545 Halfway, Oregon 97834 president@unitedcommunitypartners.org 541-742-4065

Reduced Meeting Schedule During Covid 2020-2021

During the COVID19 pandemic UCP has a reduced meeting schedule. If you wish to attend one of our Zoom meetings for any reason contact Pam Conley.

Guest Post: Sara Artley The Village Fund Committee Chair

Donate online or by check instructions Apply for Assistance Knowing your neighbors and recognizing every village is only as strong as its most vulnerable denizens, is one of the most basic tenets of rural life.  And, while rural… Read More

Agenda – April 2, 2018 Meeting

As usual we will be meeting the first Monday of the month at 2PM-4PM at the Presbyterian Fellowship Hall – Annex (behind the church.) Everyone is welcome and we hold open space at the beginning of our meetings… Read More

Chickens on grass with blue sky and clouds. -- by Liz McLellan

Grant Schedule 2018

UCP offers small grants on a quarterly basis for projects in the Panhandle area. Grant proposals should be for projects that benefit a broad section of the community and have enough citizen involvement and support to carry the… Read More

Border Collie herding chickens

UCP Grant Application Deadline – Extended to October 23, 2017

If you have a plan or project looking for some grant money from United Community Partners we have an October surprise! Don’t worry. It is the good kind. We have extended our deadline to submit your Grant Application… Read More

2016 UCP Annual Meeting – Sept 12.

Minutes Summary of Information and Discussion: Building Bridges; Building Community Issue: For an area with a very small population base, the Panhandle boasts a huge number of volunteer activities and organizations. On one hand, this is great. It… Read More

Minutes – 2015 Annual Meeting

United Community Partners Annual Meeting MINUTES January 4, 2016 The meeting was held at the home of Steve and Summer White. A community potluck was held prior to the business meeting. The board expressed thanks to the Whites… Read More

Minutes, Nov. 2nd 2015

United Community Partners Board of Directors MINUTES November 2, 2015 In attendance: Liz McLellan, Julie Zaccone, Kat Davis, Rev. Bill Shields, Steve White, Chad Bilbrey Absent: Millicent Simpson Visitors: Linda Collier, “Nila and Kelly” (visitors from Fruitland), Bill… Read More

November 2015 UCP Meeting Agenda

United Community Partners November 2 , 2015 Meeting Fellowship Hall – 1:30 -3:30 PM Members: Liz McLellan, Julie Zaccone, Kat Davis, Rev. Bill Shields, Steve White, Chad Bilberry, Millicent Simpson Excused: Kat is likely to be a little… Read More

Ten Tips for Effective Grant Writing

Carefully read the application information provided by the granting organization. Basic questions are generally answered in a FAQ’s or “How to Apply” section. This is always a good place to start to learn about the organization from which… Read More